Blockchain Revolution Without the Blockchain

May 3, 2018

The technology behind blockchain has attracted a lot of attention. However, this technology is for the most part not well understood. There is no consensus on what benefits it may bring or on how it may fail. A careful look into the technology finds that most of the proposed benefits of so-called blockchain technologies do not really come from elements unique to blockchain.

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TransMarket Group

Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm. We trade successfully by using the unique talents we have been blessed with. We use next generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise. TMG is a meritocracy with a team oriented collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. We have the intensity and passion of a technology start up while maintaining the stability and storied history of a respected member of the global financial system.

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