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The most read blog entries of 2016 (#fintech, #blockchain, #platforms)

Chris Skinner

Here’s the list and, as you will see, it’s mostly people reading about blockchain news, although how to change the bank, fintech and innovation all get high rankings too.

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Blockchain-Powered B2B FinTech Roars Back With VCs

PYMNTS

It’s been several months, if not years, since blockchain was the darling of tech startup investors, but this week proved the technology still has a lot to offer venture capitalists. blockchain startup Envoy will be used to bolster its supply chain and trade finance platform, the company told PYMNTS in an emailed announcement.

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US Lawmakers Explore How Blockchain Can Help SMBs

PYMNTS

To explore the positive impacts of blockchain on small businesses, the U.S. The “Building Blocks of Change: The Benefits of Blockchain Technology for Small Businesses” hearing will be held on March 4 at 11:30 a.m. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business plans to hold a hearing next week.

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Blockchain Catastrophe Swaps and the Unbundling of Insurance

Bank Innovation

Image source I struggled with the headline for this post because the news connects to so many different themes we cover on Daily Fintech: Real use cases for Blockchain. The new global back office. Catastrophe Insurance and Climate Change. Financial Inclusion. Innovation by Incumbent Financial Services.

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World Blockchain Trade Consortium Launches With FinTech Platforms

PYMNTS

The World Blockchain Trade Consortium (WBTC) officially launched this week in Singapore with the aim to utilize blockchain technology to lower costs, reduce risk and increase funding to SMEs. When we created Invoice Check, we approached a lot of fintechs and stakeholders in the industry.

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Mastercard Begins Offering B2B Blockchain Tech

PYMNTS

20), Mastercard announced news that it will be opening up access to its blockchain technology through its developer’s API. Mastercard is not the only firm delving into blockchain. At the same time, the blockchain guarantees that there is “a fully auditable and valid ledger of transactions.”. On Friday (Oct.

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Blockchain Gets A Nod In The Isle Of Man

PYMNTS

In regulatory efforts tied to blockchain, the British dependency Isle of Man has debuted a hub focused on blockchain development. The advisory for the self-governing dependency has established the Blockchain Office, reported Cointelegraph , and has set up a sandbox that looks toward future regulatory frameworks.