Study: American financial companies are investing in blockchain – Bits Media

FTI Consulting conducted a survey of executives 150 American financial companies about blockchain. It turned out, that firms are extremely interested in technology and are investing heavily in it.

As noted in the FTI Consulting report, American financial companies on average invest in $176.4 million per year in developments in the field of blockchain. Wherein 92% respondents expect “full blockchain adoption” within three years.

"About 70% Respondents are considered, that blockchain will fundamentally or significantly change their business in the near future, but 79% Confident, that this will happen within 10 years old", - the researchers write.

Interesting, that decentralization has not become a priority for financial companies. Against, more 90% respondents emphasized, that blockchain platforms and assets need proper regulation, to avoid various risks.

Also, heads of financial companies note a lack of knowledge about blockchain and cryptocurrencies. According to 80% respondents, their company's clients are unclear about the difference between blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Recall, what, according to business social network LinkedIn, last year number of advertisements, attracting employees to the cryptocurrency industry, It grew on 395%.