EU Cybersecurity Agency Advises Financial Institutions How to Deal With Blockchain
The European Network and Information Security Agency, hereinafter ENISA, an independent government agency which serves the European Commission and EU states, released a paper on Blockchain to assist banks and financial institutions in developing and implementing Blockchain technology. Essentially, the goal of the ENISA is to establish a base roadmap or a strategy for companies to follow in the process of implementing Blockchain technology with partner firms. Currently, the majority of financial institutions and banking groups are looking into the development and integration of Blockchain....
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