Likely, you’ve heard of bitcoin, but you may not know about the technical engine that laid the foundation for bitcoin to function – blockchain. At its simplest, blockchain is a decentralized, global notary ledger. Information recorded on the blockchain can be later retrieved, verified, exchanged, transferred, decrypted, or used as a proof of possession, non-repudiation, or for attestation depending on the use case and context. So, why should CFOs pay attention to this emerging technology?