The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change

About this book

The 21st Geneva Report on the World Economy first provides a summary review of the basics of blockchain technology and its challenges, costs, and benefits. It then gives an overview of blockchain technology and the potential direct impact on the financial sector, including a discussion of tokens, initial coin offerings (ICOs), and crypto-exchanges—all salient regulatory and market issues today. Building on this, it assesses possible use cases beyond the world of finance.