Finland’s Central Bank Hosts a Blockchain Seminar

Finland’s Central Bank Hosts a Blockchain Seminar

The Bank of Finland – the country’s central bank – had recently organized a blockchain seminar to discuss the potential and possibilities presented by the innovation. Held on November 24th, the world’s fourth oldest central bank co-organized the event alongside the Ministry of Finance and drew in a number of participants including researchers, governmental authorities, and executives from industry firms across Finland. The setting offered a platform for a collaborative discussion about blockchain technology and its potential use cases in both private and public industries. Speakers....


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