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The market madness over bitcoin currency values is in stark contrast to the rational blessings that blockchain/distributed ledger technology (DLT) is receiving from the securities industry. But both phenomenona may need a second or third look.
Bitcoin futures contracts launched Monday, Dec. 18, via the CME Group to a mix of fanfare and skepticism about the crypto currency and the underlying infrastructure that are captivating securities operations. Reflecting the concerns of many, ING analysts posted an analysis Sunday, Dec. 17, “Why Bitcoin is Destined to Become a Niche Asset,” that advocates...
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