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The Adoption Of Cryptocurrency Technology Into The Us Banking Infrastructure, Trevor Melito
The Adoption Of Cryptocurrency Technology Into The Us Banking Infrastructure, Trevor Melito
Senior Theses
This thesis examines the possibility of using Blockchain technology to permanently change the payment structure of the US banking system. First, I examine the current technology that dominates the banking sector. I introduce the most frequently used payments methods including Automatic Clearing House transfers and wire transfers, both domestically and internationally. In addition, I highlight the major players controlling these transactions. Under the current system, frictions between senders and receivers cause billions of dollars in losses each year.
Next, I examine Blockchain’s roots along with some similar cryptocurrency technology, namely Distributed Ledger Technology and Smart Contracts. The transparency, security, and …