It's quickly becoming apparent that blockchain technology is about far more than just Bitcoin. Across finance, healthcare, media, government and other sectors, innovative uses are appearing every day.

This form of ledger technology is what's behind cryptocurrencies and other tech trends. Here's an overview of blockchain stocks and how to invest in them. Get a list of the best companies to buy and ...

Blockchain applications, better known within the industry as dApps (decentralized applications) have seen massive growth over the last few years. These dApps operate on the blockchain, so there's no ...

Blockchain is an obscure term to most Americans, even if due to its growing popularity they know it’s linked to the burgeoning world of cryptocurrency and cyberspace transactions. In its simplest form ...

When people interact with each other, for example via financial transactions, sharing legal documents or trading through supply chains, they need a high level of confidence that the data recording ...

The blockchain revolution extends far beyond the realm of digital currencies, transforming entire industries through innovative applications that seemed impossible just decades ago. While most people ...

Once primarily associated with cryptocurrencies, this distributed ledger technology is proving its versatility across ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Since it burst onto the scene with Bitcoin, blockchain has been linked with other cryptocurrencies, digital artwork and extraordinary energy consumption. The heart of blockchain, ...

Developed countries spend a good chunk of their gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare. However, hospital costs continue to mount, along with inefficient practices and health data breaches are ...

The virtual currency bitcoin continues surging to new highs as a frenzy of investors get in on the action. WSJ's Paul Vigna explains what you need to know, and how to invest should you want to join ...

In a town craving innovation, the promise of blockchain making the federal government work more effectively makes it the elixir du jour. With petabytes of data that could be shared between agencies to ...