Why Wall Street Is Embracing the Blockchain–Its Biggest Threat

Using cryptographic algorithms running across a vast network of independent computers, the blockchain can more efficiently, accurately, and openly track the exchange of stocks, bonds, and other financial securities–at least in theory. But in the suddenly enormous and widespread movement towards this powerful idea, the bigger moment may not have arrived until about a month later.

Cade Metz

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