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On the Dangers of Cryptocurrencies and the Uselessness of Blockchain

Schneier on Security

Nothing in that letter is out of the ordinary, and is in line with what I wrote about blockchain in 2019. In response, Matthew Green has written —not really a rebuttal—but a “a general response to some of the more common spurious objections …people make to public blockchain systems.”

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How blockchain enables trust in water trading

IBM Big Data Hub

While there is no silver bullet to solve the challenges of the water market, blockchain technology has the capacity to partially solve these challenges by increasing trust, transparency of trading and validation of market participants. And blockchain only works with the buy-in and unanimous agreement of all participants, which creates trust.

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and blockchain enable the future of payments

IBM Big Data Hub

The financial world has been revolutionized by blockchain technology, which has enabled peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. The introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has added a new dimension to blockchain technology that transforms the future of payments for businesses and individuals.

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Off the Record: Blockchain

The Texas Record

The following articles appraise the use of blockchain and the potential impact the technology has on both private and government level entities. The articles provide information on the potential of better practices, and the use of blockchain technology to improve records management.

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California Enacts Blockchain Legislation

Hunton Privacy

As reported on the Blockchain Legal Resource , California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law Assembly Bill No. 2658 for the purpose of further studying blockchain’s application to Californians. Under the new law, “blockchain” means “a mathematically secured, chronological and decentralized ledger or database.”

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Institutional Investor’s Introduction to Blockchain and Digital Asset Investing

Data Matters

Given the growth of markets for cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based assets, often referred to as “digital assets,” we see growing interest from traditional investment managers in gaining exposure to this emerging asset class. Article I: Digital Asset Overview and Methods to Gain Exposure to Digital Assets . regulated broker-dealer.

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Free Webinar ? Blockchain DLT: Records, Rewards and Risks via San Jose State University on May 27 Noon ET

IG Guru

The agenda for the webinar includes: Blockchain Technology Industry Use Cases RIM Challenges & Unknowns Risk and Audit Considerations Panelists: Darra Hofman – Assistant Professor – University of British Columbia Pari J. Swift – Records Manager – The Ohio State University Patricia C.