Blockchain and cryptocurrency are hot discussion topics these days. As with many new technologies, organizations are in different phases of adopting blockchain applications for clearing and settlement, payments, trade finance, and beyond. But what is blockchain? How is it being used in financial services? This presentation will answer these questions, present industry use cases for blockchain, and look at what the future holds for blockchain in financial services. While blockchain has enormous potential to change the financial services industry, knowing where to get started can be a real challenge. The presentation will examine how to be thinking through the fundamentals to kick-start your blockchain journey.