Fefe Demeny explains what a blockchain is, a digital ledger that has revolutionized the world of finance due to its decentralized model.

When many people hear the word “blockchain,” the first thing that comes to mind is cryptocurrency. If you’re one of them, you’re not alone. Understanding what blockchain is and how it works may feel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Nicosia. Three years ago, blockchain had an energy problem. Now that ...

The Meta-incubated blockchain is narrowing its focus on trading and AI after years as a general purpose layer 1. Now Aptos is narrowing its focus. After experimenting across web3 gaming, culture, and ...

BNY Chief Product and Innovation Officer Carolyn Weinberg (right) speaks at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking conference on Oct. 22, 2025. Global financial markets are currently ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Over the past few weeks, I traveled through Argentina, Chile, and Brazil, experiencing firsthand the energy and transformation ...

There are lots of interesting blockchain developments in digital marketing, but no one's made a big breakthrough – at least, ...

In the shadow of the 2008 global financial crisis, trust in the financial system was at a historic low. Banks had failed, markets had collapsed, and confidence in central institutions had been deeply ...