Research

barbados
Report: Barbados Central Bank Should Consider Holding Bitcoin
Two Barbadian economists have concluded that the country's central bank may want to consider holding a small amount of bitcoin as part of its portfolio of foreign reserves.
barbados

Banks
BIS: Digital Currencies Could Disrupt Central Banking Model
Digital currencies could disrupt the ability to central banks to oversee the economy or issue money should global adoption take place, says the BIS.
Banks

capgemini, research
Capgemini: Finance 'Can't Ignore' Blockchain Tech
A new report from consulting firm Capgemini advises financial services firms that they can no longer “afford to ignore blockchain tech”.
capgemini, research

Report
Report: Blockchain Could Disrupt Capital Markets Within Decade
Blockchain technology is set to disrupt existing financial business models within the next five to 10 years, according to a new report.
Report

Japanese city at night
Japan's Top Think Tank Launches Blockchain Study
The Nomura Research Institute will study blockchain technology to assess its use in the securities sector.
Japanese city at night

paparazzi
Gartner Report: Cryptocurrencies are Still Over-Hyped
Over-hyped cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are still in a period of "inflated expectations", leading tech advisory firm Gartner has found.
paparazzi

BBVA
BBVA: Blockchain Tech Could Replace Centralised Finance System
Blockchain ledgers can potentially bypass today's centralised financial infrastructure, according to a report by BBVA Research US.
BBVA

Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Can Help Banks Defend Business Models
A new editorial penned by Deutsche Bank Research suggests banks should seek to leverage blockchain technologies in an effort to improve services.
Deutsche Bank

consumer protection
Consumers' Research: Blockchain Tech Will Boost Consumer Protection
Joe Colangelo, executive director at Consumers' Research, speaks about why he believes blockchain technology will change consumer protection.
consumer protection

Computer malware
Kaspersky Data Shows Bitcoin Malware Attacks Declining in 2015
A new report from Kaspersky Lab shows that developers continue to target users with malware geared toward illicitly generating or stealing bitcoins.
Computer malware