Blockchain

Love or hate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ric Edelman says advisors still must prepare to help clients invest in a "cashless future."

Given the steep rise in the price and use of virtual currencies, expect clients to have questions.

The SEC called into question the ability of the cryptocurrency’s exchanges to sufficiently police trading.

The CFA Institute is adding the topics to its Level I and II curriculums for the first time next year.

Advancements in fintech, new products and a shifting regulatory environment are among industry executives' top concerns.

Kapin Vora, Moderator, Partner, Capco, Amber Baldet, Co-founder, CEO, Clovyr, Vern Brownell, CEO, D-Wave, Salvatore Cucchiara, Head of Wealth Management Technology, Morgan Stanley, Aaron Spradlin, Co-Founder & CEO, cleverDome, Inc.

The fund provides access to China-based companies committed to implementing the digital ledger technology. Plus; other launches.

The No. 1 IBD launched an investment offering aimed at the distributed ledger technology its research unit says could disrupt nearly every industry.

Industry leaders weigh in on key issues, including technology advancements, the increasing focus on ESG and developments in ETFs.

Since becoming Franklin Resource's first woman president, Jenny Johnson oversees a majority of the firm’s investment management services.

“Everyone who isn’t keeping keys themselves is keeping them with Xapo,” said Ryan Radloff of CoinShares.

So-called stable coins may be the “key to unlocking widespread adoption,” a virtual currency founder says.

Don’t worry about technology replacing advisors. On the contrary, use it to help fix the advisor shortage.

Distributed ledger technology is expected to provide advisors with more transparency in a variety of transactions.

From emerging technologies to new regulatory scrutiny, Aite Group analysts expect to see many firms redefine their business models in 2018.

Large wealth managers and banks will spend more on blockchain and AI in the coming year, and appear willing to explore new technology partnerships.

Alan J. Foxman looks into his crystal ball and predicts authorities will focus on these key areas.

Collaboration and acquisition between incumbents and start-ups is poised to increase.

The firm aims to use the technology to reduce both manual tasks and risk.