Forbes Publishes Blockchain 50, Cryptocurrency Exchanges Expand Services

This week, Forbes published its second annual Blockchain 50 list, recognizing the 50 largest companies with significant blockchain technology initiatives. To qualify, Blockchain 50 members must be generating no less than $1 billion in revenue annually or be valued at $1 billion or more. The world's major financial and tech firms are well represented, and a number of blockchain startup companies appear as well. Along with the company's name, description and key executives, the list provides the type of blockchain the company uses. Twenty-six use a Hyperledger solution in some capacity, with 22 using an Ethereum (ETH) offering. More than half of the listed companies use more than one type of blockchain.