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The Truth About Blockchain (Spanish version)
Iansiti, Marco; Lakhani, Karim R.Article HBS-R1701JInformation TechnologiesContracts, transactions, and records of them provide critical structure in our economic system, but they haven't kept up with the world's digital transformation. They're like rush-hour gridlock trapping a Formula 1 race car. Blockchain promises to solve this problem. The technology behind bitcoin, blockchain is an open, distributed ledger that records transactions safely, permanently, and very efficiently. For instance, while the transfer of a ...Starting at €8.20
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An Introduction to Blockchain
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, AaronTechnical Note DARDEN-F-1810-EFinanceThis technical note explains what blockchain is, what it allows, as well as discusses its advantages and potential issues to consider further. It also provides an example of an application in which blockchain technology is used and describes regulatory and governance considerations. It can be used in a financial institutions or fintech course along with a case on digital currencies.Starting at €8.20
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Deutsche Bank: Pursuing Blockchain Opportunities (B)
Applegate, Lynda M.; Beck, Roman; Muller-Bloch, ChristophCase HBS-817101-EEntrepreneurshipTeaching Note for HBS Nos. 817-126 and 817-127.Starting at €5.74
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A Pathway for Scotiabank's Innovation: Leveraging FinTech Partnerships
Jean-Philippe Vergne; Mary Weil; Ying-Ying HsiehCase IVEY-9B17M109-EStrategyIn February 2017, Scotiabank’s vice-president of digital enablement was sitting in his office at Scotiabank’s Digital Factory in downtown Toronto. He was reflecting on his recent introduction to the financial technology (fintech) company Kabbage, and on how successfully the partnership was progressing. Scotiabank’s vice-president was considering what opportunities the bank should pursue next, specifically in the area of blockchain. The Scotiabank...Starting at €8.20
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Bitcoin: Investment or Illusion?
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Fernstrom, AaronCase DARDEN-F-1819-EFinanceThe case describes a hypothetical hedge fund manager who is examining whether to invest in bitcoin. The case discusses potential risks and rewards of investing in bitcoin, the role of bitcoin and digital currencies more broadly, and financial innovation in the space, such as ICOs. It can be taught as part of a second-year MBA elective course in investments, financial institutions/capital markets, or fintech.Starting at €8.20
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Bitfury: Blockchain for Government
Weiss, Mitchell B.; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-818031-EEntrepreneurshipIn the Republic of Georgia, legend had it their land was a precious gift from God he had intended to keep for his mother. But over time, the land had been under intermittent threat from without and within. In 2017, the Bitfury Group, which Valery Vavilov had co-founded, had helped publish 300,000 Georgian land titles onto the blockchain, making them immutable and, many believed, unhackable. What came next, Vavilov's team envisioned, were smart p...Starting at €8.20
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Blockchain for Government (Spanish version)
Weiss, Mitchell B.; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-820S07EntrepreneurshipIn the Republic of Georgia, legend had it their land was a precious gift from God he had intended to keep for his mother. But over time, the land had been under intermittent threat from without and within. In 2017, the Bitfury Group, which Valery Vavilov had co-founded, had helped publish 300,000 Georgian land titles onto the blockchain, making them immutable and, many believed, unhackable. What came next, Vavilov's team envisioned, were smart p...Starting at €8.20
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Digital Transformation in Latin America: A Leapfrogging Opportunity? (Portuguese Version)
Monteiro, L. Felipe; Rozman, Gabriel; Carrick, Anne-MarieCase INSEAD-6358PT-PPStrategyThe case presents the “leapfrogging” opportunities for Latin America brought by the digital revolution and innovation. It examines the region’s economic and commercial achievements made possible by the huge penetration of mobile vs fixed broadband. In addition, digital transformation is helping to address social issues such as financial exclusion, unemployment and healthcare. Also, by improving transparency in the system, digital has the potentia...Starting at €8.20
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Betting on Blockchain (Spanish version)
Lal, Rajiv; Johnson, ScottCase HBS-519S15StrategyIn March 2018, international shipping giant Maersk is getting ready to debut a trade digitization platform. Maersk hopes the platform will help streamline global trade since shipping goods internationally is an extraordinarily complicated and inefficient process. Maersk intends for stakeholders throughout the supply chain to utilize the platform, including its competitors. Blockchain, made famous through cryptocurrency, will power part of the p...Starting at €8.20
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Maersk: Betting on Blockchain
Lal, Rajiv; Johnson, ScottCase HBS-518089-EKnowledge and CommunicationIn March 2018, international shipping giant Maersk is getting ready to debut a trade digitization platform. Maersk hopes the platform will help streamline global trade since shipping goods internationally is an extraordinarily complicated and inefficient process. Maersk intends for stakeholders throughout the supply chain to utilize the platform, including its competitors. Blockchain, made famous through cryptocurrency, will power part of the p...Starting at €8.20