Markus Müller, Global Head CIO Office, and Anja Bedford, Head of Blockchain, Global Transaction Banking

Aug. 31, 2018

We had a first look at Distributed Ledger Technology (predominantly blockchain) and cryptocurrencies in late 2017. This new report aims to dig one level deeper and provide a comprehensive assessment of both the potential and associated risks of this emerging technology. 

We explore its potential impact across a wide variety of areas:

  • Governance & law 
  • Economic & social structures
  • Financial products & services
  • Identity & personal management
  • Sustainability 

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CIO Insights Reflections: A deeper look – Distributed Ledger Technology

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