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Double Standards: The Coming Push for Blockchain Interoperability

Startups, standards bodies and corporations are all playing a role in the ongoing debate over blockchain standards.

Markets  ·  12 October 2016
Banking

To Go Big on Blockchain, ‘Big Four’ Firm PwC Thinking Small

To scale up its blockchain operations, 'Big Four' audit firm PwC is thinking small with its strategy.

Business  ·  18 August 2016
Ethereum

‘Big Four’ Accounting Firms Meet to Consider Blockchain Consortium

'Big Four' accounting firms Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PwC held a meeting yesterday to discuss forming a blockchain consortium.

Business  ·  11 August 2016
Insurance

PwC Blockchain Project Creates Living Audit for Wholesale Insurance

PwC has released new details about a proof-of-concept focused on blockchain applications in the wholesale insurance market.

Business  ·  2 August 2016
Banking

Why PwC’s New FinTech Director Won’t Rock the Blockchain Boat

PwC's new US FinTech director reveals how the firm is being transformed by blockchain.

Markets  ·  2 August 2016
Banking

PwC FinTech Lead Joins Blockchain Startup Libra

Blockchain startup Libra has announced new hires it says will help it position itself as the "Microsoft Office for blockchain".

Business  ·  25 July 2016
Blockchain Applications

PwC to Investigate Blockchain’s Potential in Wholesale Insurance

PwC is sponsoring new research into the blockchain's potential in the insurance industry, as well as the creation of a proof-of-concept prototype.

Markets  ·  13 June 2016
Startups

Study: Blockchain Tech Low on Finance Sector’s Priority List

Many financial services executives say blockchain technology is low on their corporate priority list, according to a new survey.

Business  ·  15 March 2016
Startups

Consulting Firms Face Talent Shortage As Blockchain Offerings Grow

Major consulting firms say they're "aggressively hiring" employees with blockchain skills as market demand grows.

Business  ·  11 March 2016
JP Morgan

Blythe Masters: Wall Street Has Advantage Over Blockchain Startups

Digital Asset Holdings CEO Blythe Masters discussed the business potential of blockchain tech at an event hosted by PwC this week.

Business  ·  25 February 2016
Blockstream

PwC Director: Blockchain Impact Could Create Winners and Losers

PwC's FinTech director discusses the professional services firm's new Blockchain Solution Portfolio and the way ahead for the technology.

Markets  ·  24 February 2016
Regulation

PwC Hires Ex-UK Regulator for New Blockchain Consultancy

A former regulator from one the UK's financial watchdogs has been hired by PwC to join its blockchain advisory team.

Business  ·  19 February 2016
Blockchain Technology

PwC’s 3 Predictions for Blockchain Tech in 2016

'Big Four' professional services firm PwC offers its predictions on the year ahead for blockchain technology and outlines the likely key trends.

Markets  ·  30 December 2015
Startups

PwC: Cryptocurrencies Will Create Technology-Driven Markets

Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin will usher in a new wave of 'technology-driven markets', a new report from PwC has claimed.

Business  ·  11 August 2015
UK

PwC Report Has High Hopes for Bitcoin in Show Business

In an intriguing report, the UK firm found that digital currencies are already driving innovation across several industries.

Business  ·  29 January 2014