At Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen last week, the state of women in tech was at the front of everybody’s minds. With 245 tweets or retweets mentioning women over the course of the conference, the topic comprised a full 10 percent of the Twitter conversation about the conference: File under: It can be done. Just under half of all mainstage speakers at #FortuneTech were women. — Dan Primack (@danprimack) July 18, 2018 That dynamic set the stage for the conference’s premiere crypto panel. “Making Money Move” featured two female panelists and female moderator Jen Wieczner—a clear indication of the industry’s dedication to break away from its reputation of being…
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How blockchain tech is changing this $10 trillion industry
Logistic’s last mile is getting a lot closer
“In the year 2025, if cash is still alive If blockchain can survive, we may find…” —With 2,525 apologies to Zager and Evans. Entrepreneur Charlie Oliver’s Tech 2025 has been a hidden gem in New York City’s technology scene over the past couple of years with in-depth events on key issues, many of which don’t otherwise get much coverage around town. One topic that Tech 2025 has been covering since at least last year is the global logistics industry and the challenges and opportunities that it faces from new technologies and changing work forces. So, what is the logistics industry? In short, it’s the transportation of physical goods, from raw…
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Here's a token that is meant to represent bitcoin because, hey, you've gotta look at something (via Pixabay)Finance types discuss blockchain’s threat to intermediaries
At Propelify, panelists talk blockchain’s transformation of supply chain management, payments and settlements, and international trade finance
[Modern Consensus columnist Michael Hillmeyer checked out the blockchain and cryptocurrency panels at the Propelify tech and music conference in Hoboken. Below is his review of the third panel (“Is Blockchain the Answer to Big Data Problems AND Does Blockchain Create Existential Threats to Intermediaries?”). Also check out his review of the first panel ( “Diversity in the Blockchain Industry and Why It’s Important to Get It Right Now”) and the second panel (“Is Crypto the Future of Money?”)] Fortunately for us, the third panel we attended was at the north or main stage (“Stage of Wisdom”), right next to where we were snacking. This discussion had by far…
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Bitcoins. Okay, they're not real because bitcoins aren't physical coins but you need something to look at. (Photo: Kevin Sanders for Modern Consensus)When it comes to crypto, WSJ reporter, Goldman Sachs banker, and IBM consultant are on same page
Surprise, surprise! They’re long blockchain, but not so much bitcoin
The “Distributed Leisure” column is intended to be a record of some blockchain and cryptocurrency related events, mostly in the New York City area. In addition it will try to explain the various technologies used, occasionally interview people at the forefront of those technologies, and profile some companies in the vanguard of the evolving ecosystem.The perspective will be that of an observer with a background in both financial services and technology, a basic familiarity with the terms “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” but no in-depth knowledge of or experience with either. It’s no surprise that an academic institution of public policy is trying to understand something of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.…
