How do you see value exchange on the internet changing the game for banks and for infrastructures like SWIFT?
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I always like to make a distinction between cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. I’ve been involved with cryptocurrencies since quite early on. I found the mathematics behind it fascinating and delved into the blockchain mechanics, which is a very intriguing idea. I’ve used bitcoin, and I have to say, as a user, it is a fantastic user experience. It really is nifty that with a push of a button you can send real value to somebody else. I urge everybody I speak about it to actually download a wallet and do it, because that helps you understand what it’s about.
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I’m not there yet. I haven’t got my head enough around it (Blockchain) to see how that move plays out.
http://thefinanser.co.uk/fsclub/2015/09/the-finanser-interviews-gottfried-leibbrandt-chief-executive-officer-swift.html
Hilarious!
