Insurance Blogs hosted by Canadian Underwriter
Insurance Blogs hosted by Canadian Underwriter
For those who are not sure what a blockchain is: simply put, it is a distributed electronic ledger based on cryptographic principles. While is was developed as the ledger for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, it is really separate from any currency – for example, it can Continue reading
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Since 2009, Bitcoin has been a reliable source of headlines and controversy – and it’s easy to see why. The digital currency (or cryptocurrency) is both entirely unregulated and incredibly powerful, making it possible for businesses and individuals around the…
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Bitcoin hit many business users’ radar screens in a quadrant labelled “Don’t even think about it.” It looked like a complex product, developed by geeks, that served the interests of international criminals. We were in this camp until we learned…
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A few week ago I saw an article online about the 16 trends the venture capitalists Andreessen Horowitz (of Netscape fame) are closely watching. #14 was insurance (!), #9 was Bitcoin. Time for some random thoughts on the combination of the two. Let’s start with Continue reading
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