Abstract

This IDC Web Conference examines cryptocurrencies, a once-fringe topic that is becoming mainstream with more financial institutions and corporations supporting them. From the Coinbase direct offering to companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy investing in bitcoin, it's impossible to ignore cryptocurrencies. The big question now for technology leaders in financial services is, What comes next? What do cryptocurrencies mean for traditional financial services? This IDC Web Conference explores some of the events that have led us to this point and discusses how cryptocurrencies are an opportunity for financial services. It also looks at some of the risks that come with entering this market.

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