Blockchain Banking

This book explores blockchain technology’s impact on banks, particularly how blockchain technology can create new opportunities for banks and poses new threats to their business. The digital revolution in the banking industry, whose customers are increasingly adapting to new technologies and new types of competitors and solutions arising in the space, has had a significant impact on the banking industry over the past few years, requiring banks to substantially rethink their business models and strategies in order to cope with these developments. The rise of blockchain’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) has also played an important role since it has the potential to change the whole banking industry in faster and more disruptive ways than ever before. Born as the technology underlying Bitcoin, which has been used to allow the recording of cryptocurrencies transactions, blockchain can facilitate the process of recording any transaction type and track the movement of any asset, finding application in many different areas. Specifically, it has been acknowledged as a disruptive force in the financial sector and a key source of future financial market innovation with the potential to reshape existing business models in the financial services industry. Regarding the banking industry in particular, existing literature suggests that blockchain poses new challenges and generates opportunities as well as threats. This is pushing banks to rethink their operations, business models and strategies. However, literature in this regard is still in its infancy, and we do not yet have a clear understanding of blockchain technology’s potential implications for banks. This book expands the literature on blockchain technology in banking by providing new insights into the developments, trends and challenges of blockchain in the banking industry. In particular, sheds more light on the implications of blockchain technology for banks by discussing the advantages and disadvantages related to this technology and exploring its potential impact on traditional banking business models.

Master's Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: A, École des hautes études commerciales de Paris, language: English, abstract: As central financial intermediary, the banking industry offers a broad range of potential applications for blockchain technology. The purpose of this study is the exploration of the possible uses of blockchain in the field of commercial banking, the derivation of potential operational and strategic implications of such applications, and the uncovering of hurdles that currently stand in the way of a wider-scale implementation of the technology. The exploratory research design is based on a literature review as well as on interviews conducted with dedicated blockchain professionals. The research methodology resulted in the identification of three particularly relevant use cases of blockchain technology in commercial banking: cross-border payments, trade finance, and know-your-customer applications. Utilizing blockchain within these areas can allow commercial banks to reduce process complexity and operating cost as well to unlock additional strategic opportunities. But as of today, technological issues, the lack of a common standard, regulatory uncertainty, and cultural hurdles of organisations still prevent the implementation of blockchain in commercial banks on a wider scale.

Blockchain is not just a technology, it is a groundbreaking concept for decentralized money and finance. Monty Metzger has done something really important: showcasing the business impact of that concept, revealing just how revolutionary it is. In a book that is one part prophecy and future research report, one part documentation and case studies, and one part survival manual, internet entrepreneur and thought leader Monty C. M. Metzger showcases the impact of Blockchain on finance and money, to discover seven leadership opportunities and straight forward rules for every digital leader. At the same time, he illuminates the new financial order of the internet of value: how it challenges and destroys the status quo but also opens up new areas of innovation. His findings are counterintuitive, imaginative, practical, and above all visionary, giving readers a glimpse of how everyone and everything - from corporations to governments, nations to individuals - must evolve in the blockchain era. Blockchain Banking is an astonishing, mind-opening book that, in the end, is not about technology. It is about you. - "Blockchain is not just a technology, it is a groundbreaking concept for decentralized money and finance. Monty Metzger has done something really important: showcasing the impact of that concept, revealing just how revolutionary it is" "Blockchain Banking is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the opportunities and challenges of using blockchain technology in the financial industry. The book provides a clear and concise overview of the key concepts, and offers valuable insights into how businesses can use blockchain to create new, more efficient and more secure financial services." "Blockchain Banking is a thought-provoking and timely book that offers a fresh perspective on the future of finance. Monty's deep knowledge of the industry and clear writing style make it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of blockchain and banking."

Scientific Essay from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: 3, , language: English, abstract: Blockchain technology which has been discovered almost a decade ago is one of the disruptive technology of the decade. Every industry is talking about it. It is the most versatile technology being used in almost every industry like pharma, cloud, retail, insurance, banking and so on. In this paper Blockchain technology has been discussed briefly highlighting its characteristics and features. The second section talks about Blockchain in Banking industry and its role and main benefits to this industry. Proceeding section lists out the banks who have successfully used Blockchain technology in their business. Third and fourth section talks about top five factors accelerating and hindering adoption of Blockchain technology and its impact on banking. Last section discusses the future of Blockchain technology in banking. All the points and aspects and have been carefully weighted and interpretation stated on why currently Blockchain cannot be adopted as mainstream technology. Keywords: Blockchain technology, Private Blockchain, Ledger, Decentralization, Dynamic Trust Management Method (DTMM), Public Blockchain Other Reads by the Author The Trial of Hope (Amazon) An Alien Land (Kobo) 2 Moms (Kobo) Unfolding Disaster (Kobo) Walk to School (Kobo) 51 Points in Raising Awesome Kids (Kobo) Organic IT Infrastructure Planning and Implementation (Amazon) Grin Books Positive Employee Recruitment and Retention Vital for Organizations Digital India Mission. Implications on Social Inclusion and Digital Citizenship Cloud Computing. DDoS, Blockchain, Regulation and Compliance Organic eLearning (OE-Learning) The Way of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Leadership Feasibility Study between Continuous Adaptive Risk and Trust Assessment and Organic Networks I am my supervisor’s slave: Supervisor subordinate relationship is vital for organizational efficiency Brands and their Shockvertisement Strategies The Future of Blockchain in Banking Social Media Marketing: Author’s Quandary Decoded (Amazon)

Block chain, mostly known as the backbone technology behind Bitcoin, is one of the hottest and most intriguing technologies currently in the market, but what exactly is it - and can it somehow help you? Simply put, Block Chain is the digital equivalent of a banker's ledger, one that records and secures transactions between two parties. Set to cyberspace, this type of programming allows the transfer not only of data, but of value - making it a unique and fundamental building block of our emerging future. Block chain technology was originally developed in 2009 to enable individuals and organizations to process transactions without the need for a central bank or other intermediary, using complex algorithms and consensus to verify transactions. Now it has been adopted and modified by companies and start-ups the world over, and is being closely scrutinized by World Banks as the logical next step in digital finance. This book explains Block Chain in its entirety; its history, uses, potential, disadvantages and even its future. Understanding this valuable, open system is vital to creating the financial freedom you crave. Digital currency is no longer a pipe dream of the basement gamer, its real, it's here, and you need to comprehend how it moves and is secured in order to plan for a future that will see a revolution in our current banking system.

Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance, and Inclusion, Volume 2: ChinaTech, Mobile Security, and Distributed Ledger emphasizes technological developments that introduce the future of finance. Descriptions of recent innovations lay the foundations for explorations of feasible solutions for banks and startups to grow. The combination of studies on blockchain technologies and applications, regional financial inclusion movements, advances in Chinese finance, and security issues delivers a grand perspective on both changing industries and lifestyles. Written for students and practitioners, it helps lead the way to future possibilities. Explains the practical consequences of both technologies and economics to readers who want to learn about subjects related to their specialties Encompasses alternative finance, financial inclusion, impact investing, decentralized consensus ledger and applied cryptography Provides the only advanced methodical summary of these subjects available today

The surge in technological transformation affects all business model phases over many industries. Emerging technologies provide new avenues for industries to increase their competitive advantage and enhance economic progression. Blockchain technology’s ability to build an open and trustworthy network model seems to promote shared IT-based networks in banking, insurance, and other similar industries. The adoption of blockchain in the banking and insurance industry is developing rapidly. Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities of Blockchain Technology in Banking and Insurance explores how blockchain technologies optimize and integrate the transactions and operations in association with access to information and reduction in communication costs and negligible data transfer errors. It includes studies on various banking and insurance industries intending to use blockchain technology to make transactions convenient, simple, and safe. Covering topics such as cryptocurrency, digital transformation, and small and medium-sized enterprises, this premier reference source is an essential resource for policymakers, government officials, students and educators of higher education, libraries, banking managers, insurance professionals, researchers, and academicians.

This book introduces readers to recent advancements in financial technologies. The contents cover some of the state-of-the-art fields in financial technology, practice, and research associated with artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain—all of which are transforming the nature of how products and services are designed and delivered, making less adaptable institutions fast become obsolete. The book provides the fundamental framework, research insights, and empirical evidence in the efficacy of these new technologies, employing practical and academic approaches to help professionals and academics reach innovative solutions and grow competitive strengths.