In its six years of existence, bitcoin has grabbed media attention – not always for the best reasons. Ignored in much of the coverage of the ups and downs of this often misunderstood digital currency are the far-reaching applications of its underlying technology, the so-called blockchain ledger. The blockchain has the capacity to remove middlemen from financial transactions, create payment tools for the “unbanked,” improve official and corporate transparency and enhance recordkeeping.

Michael J. Casey, co-authors of the recently released 'The Age of Cryptocurrency', will explore the sweeping, transformative potential of a technology that is now gaining attention in Silicon Valley, Wall Street and Corporate America generally, while also addressing the challenges its poses for regulatory agencies and consumers.

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