The hype surrounding blockchain and cryptocurrencies has continued to escalate moving further into 2018. Blockchain, or rather, distributed ledger technology, is going to transform the financial services, but exactly what this will look like, is still something that splits opinions. One thing for sure is that not all blockchains are made the same.
Join Richard Crook, Head of Emerging Technology for the Royal Bank of Scotland, to learn more about the reality of blockchain, the importance of distribution and how RBS is applying this emerging technology.
Topics Include:
* Update on Crypto – What’s new with Bitcoin and other ICOs?
* An Update on RBS – What have we been doing in the DLT space?
* The Importance of Distribution – Economics, Governance & Consensus
Richard leads a team of engineers and innovators looking at emerging technologies and their application. His current focus is on the application of distributed ledger technology including blockchain. Richard has a 20-year career in investment banking technology, specialising in the building of financial ledgers and regulatory reporting for the largest financial service institutions.
