Ep 44 - Blockchain, what is it good for?

A few years ago, blockchain technology caught fire across the Street, with some market participants arguing that it would displace many traditional financial services. Those lofty expectations have come back to earth, but practical applications are beginning to surface, including from the nation’s largest banks. In the episode, Tom Mason, fintech analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, discusses whether blockchain is a disruptor of traditional financial services or another arrow in the quiver for incumbent players.