Eversheds Sutherland Legal Insights (audio)

Blockchain and distributed-ledger technology hold tremendous promise, far beyond cryptocurrencies. However, there are also real pitfalls, which are often not identified until it is too late. This Bottom Line videocast discusses: What is blockchain, and how is it broader than bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Why it may be revolutionary, but why it will not solve all problems—and why it can create problems of its own. Why lawyers and boards must be involved early and often to stop the problems, design solutions and identify further opportunities. This is the third in a series of three Bottom Line videocasts discussing technology and innovation in the financial services industry.