The benefits and challenges of blockchain

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Despite the nearly constant buzzing about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, their underlying technology framework, blockchain, is where the real excitement is, creating both risks and opportunities for companies. Distributed ledger technology is still in its infancy, but already showing promise as a tool for financial services firms, regulators, and consumer facing companies. In the audit world, blockchain is evolving rapidly from enigma to imperative in financial reporting circles. From audits to contracts and supply chain controls, this e-Book will explore how companies can start assessing their blockchain’s potential and their own technological capabilities.