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How Apple Pushes Entire Industries Forward

Harvard Business Review

But putting it into practice required an entire ecosystem to move in unison — merchants, consumers, credit card companies, and banks. Yesterday, Tim Cook demonstrated the benefits to driving innovation as a massive, mature company. It’s an expert use of product design, network effects, and game theory all wrapped up in one move.

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How Blockchain Applications Will Move Beyond Finance

Harvard Business Review

As the cryptocurrency has matured, it’s often been criticized for its inability to match the performance of existing payment networks and meet the requirements of financial systems and governments. As cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and distributed ledgers continue to mature, where might they be applied next? Insight Center.