Bitcoin and block chain technology: what is it, why does it matter?

AN EXPLANATION

Block chain technology, as succinctly and thoughtfully explained by the UK Government Office of Science.

GLOBAL CONTEXT

The fast-approaching future of technology, industry & commerce as explained by author & political advisor Jeremy Rifkin.

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INDUSTRY
REPORTS

McKinsey & Company Report: Blockchains in capital markets 2015 • View PDF

UK Government Office for Science Report – Distributed Ledger Technology: beyond block chain • View PDF

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