Futurism: 5 Must-read Blogposts on Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are trends that have the potential to disrupt the financial world. Bitcoin reached a record high December 2017; ever since, there has been an overwhelming amount of information on the subject. To help you navigate through this wilderness we have collected the best blogposts about crypto and blockchain for you. Enjoy!

Here’s an overview of 7 cryptocurrencies that analysts have said may be worth watching in 2018. Like bitcoin, all cryptocurrencies are subject to extreme volatility and risk – so if you intend to invest, it’s well worth doing your due diligence and reading up on each one.

Read this article on MarketWatch.com

Lucara Diamond bought Clara Diamond Solutions Corp. This is the operator of a digital platform selling rough diamonds, as well as blockchain technology that seeks to track gems through the industry’s long supply chain.

Read this article on Bloomberg

A group of big financial institutions wants to use the blockchain to make it easier and less costly to track home mortgages packaged into securities. Credit Suisse Group AG, U.S. Bancorp, Wells Fargo & Co. and Western Asset Management Co. successfully tested the technology as a way to standardize the data involved in securitized home loans and make it more transparent.

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Investors should only consider cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin if they are prepared to lose everything, BlackRock Investment Institute said. “We see cryptocurrencies potentially becoming more widely used in the future as the markets mature. Yet for now we believe they should only be considered by those who can stomach potentially complete losses.”

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Blockchain has one big problem: It can consume way too much energy. Innovators from top institutions such as MIT and Cornell University and tech titans such as Intel are in a race to develop green blockchain innovations to address demand by businesses.

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Crypto and blockchain are amazing, emerging trends. At RevelX, we salute developments that stimulate innovation and creativity. Watch this space for the hottest news on disruptive trends.