EIB Working Papers 2019/01 - Blockchain, FinTechs and their relevance for international financial institutions (Volume 2019/1)

• Main Author: Davradakis, Emmanouil (auth)
• Other Authors: Santos, Ricardo (auth), European Investment Bank (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Finance; Business & Economics; General
• Online Access: Get fulltext
• ISBN: /doi.org/10.2867/11329
• Access: Open Access

This paper provides an introduction to financial technology and blockchain, while exploring: the impact of FinTechs and TechFins on the financial sector, a description of blockchain technology and its applications, with a focus on cryptocurrencies, the impact on financial inclusion, risks and challenges, applications for international financial institutions and their clients.