An introduction to Blockchain

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Thilen Pillay, RSM South Africa's Digital Service Line Leader, chats to Jay Schulman, a global Blockchain expert and Leader for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Services at RSM US LLP.

In this episode, they discuss the basics of Blockchain, as well as the various use cases for this technology, and also take a brief look at cryptocurrencies.

This podcast is the first in a series that will delve into this technology and explore the various areas of digital assets.
28 Feb 2022 English South Africa Business · Management

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