A Case Study of the Development of Blockchain in the Financial Industry

Autor: Vincent Hsiao, 蕭柏陶
Rok vydání: 2017
Druh dokumentu: 學位論文 ; thesis
Popis: 105
The main objective of this research is to explore the application of blockchain technology in the current financial industry, including the background and the current status of development of the technology; the motivation, operational strategy and practical approach of investing, developing and implementing this technology; the expected benefits of the technology; the challenges that the observed company faces, and how it plans to resolve the challenges; and finally, the future plans of the observed company regarding the blockchain technology. This dissertation would help us understand the application of block chain technology applied in the financial industry using case study approach, through literature research, information gathered on the internet and interview with the observed company. The conclusions of this study are as the following: 1. The development of blockchain is prevailing globally, the day it would be launched in the financial industry is a matter of time. 2. If blockchain becomes the mainstream, it will significantly rewrite the business model of the entire financial industry. 3. Although blockchain can be theoretically put into practice in a very wide range, but in practice it faces many challenges and difficulties. 4. The domestic financial industry is still conservative regarding the development of the blockchain.
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