Experts decoding the financial industry of tomorrow.
Many early cryptocurrency promoters trumpeted the end of fiat cash and a new form of finance. But the rise of stablecoins has shown the old US dollar is still dominant — and point toward a new kind of money for the future global economy.
The rise of generative AI has raised concerns over sustainability, security and bias. Integrating with blockchain technology can help — decentralizing systems, improving computational efficiency and improving transparency.
Blockchain is an innovative technology that, so far, has only delivered a few real-world solutions. But distributed computing
and blockchain could allow us to fortify today’s overly complex and brittle IT stack — especially in the age of artificial intelligence.
Alongside the hype and headlines, crypto assets are increasingly being used to provide financial services and creatively solve tangible problems. A case study from South America shows how blockchain-based tools are playing out for businesses and in local economies.
Central banks and some of the biggest players in mainstream finance have embraced private internal blockchain to optimize ledgers. But more public blockchains could revolutionize
financial systems and unlock innovation.
Blockchain has been tightly associated with crypto trading, but the technology has a far bigger future. Companies need to start embracing the blockchain now, or risk getting left behind like the fax machine.
The financial system is transforming at a moment when technology, tools and human capital are more distributed than ever. The companies and governments that embrace these changes will thrive.
David Newns, head of Switzerland’s SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), explains how to get a blockchain-based stock exchange off the ground and what such platforms could mean for the future of markets and finance.
Blockchain funding on the African continent is increasingly going to DeFi and other financial services startups. The founder of the Swiss venture firm CV VC explores how blockchain technologies are serving the world’s youngest, fastest growing population.
More regulation may be essential for crypto tokens to reach their potential, but a clunky approach risks strangling the industry. A smarter approach centered around potential market failures is the way forward.
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