The Rise of the Blockchain

Blockchain has been considered as a great leap in technology that can see application in many areas. It is being looked at as a big step in Fintech due to its applicability in terms of powering digital currencies. However, the technology is bigger than a simple financial solution, though many people seem to look at it from the perspective of cryptocurrencies. Blockchain technology has, and will, continue to bring about significant changes in the global economy. Ever since the introduction of a Blockchain powered digital currency, Bitcoin, in 2008, there have been mixed reactions. Individuals, organizations, and governments have been looking at the potential impacts of this technology. Undoubtedly, Blockchain is going to cause a disruption in several industries, hence the buzz surrounding it. Of interest is how this technology will affect the way financial...