Blockchain in Fintech - An Overview
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Blockchain technology is already being explored in a wide number of Fintech sectors. This talk will present an overview of the Fintech ecosystem and the topics that can be investigated as a result of the new digital advances brought forth by blockchain. We will first present the fundamentals of blockchain, and then how blockchain technology transforms the Fintech industry. Based on a list of selected characteristics, we will present a taxonomy of blockchain platforms. We then talk about the use cases for each of the Fintech ecosystem’s verticals, including Central bank digital currency (CBDC). These use cases are prevalent in public blockchain ecosystems and are upending established financial transaction protocols. Finally, we will mention some challenges of using blockchain technology in Fintech.
Recommended citation: Duc-Phong, Le. (2022). “Blockchain in Fintech - An Overview” Vietnam Fintech Forum 2022.