FinTech 3.0: Blockchain Overrated, Bitcoin Underrated
As the year winds up, the Blockchain industry must reassess its strategy in view of the challenges and opportunities that 2017 presents. Time to look inwards. Several conferences, workshops and seminars are happening across the globe involving reviews of the advancements so far within the industry and also in preparation of the predictive future. In Seoul from Dec. 8-9, South Korea holds what organizers describe as the “Inside Fintech Conference & Expo.” This conference claims to explore FinTech 3.0, including Blockchain technology and other decentralized solutions for financial....
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With the current focus on collaboration between financial institutions and Fintech companies, an exciting future awaits. It is not unlikely banks will work together with OnChain at some point. It is always positive to see blockchain companies being labeled as a “top fintech company”. A new list of 50 top fintech businesses, released by KPMG, mentions OnChain. This particular company offers enterprise-grade multisignature Bitcoin wallet API services. An innovative solution, as they secure Bitcoins on behalf of some of the world’s leading cryptocurrency enterprises. Bitcoin and OnChain Are A....
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