Experts decoding the financial industry of tomorrow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The leading edge of fintech is moving faster than many regulatory capabilities, posing risks to financial stability, security and inclusion. Artificial intelligence applications could help flip the script, by transforming how regulators, risk managers and ordinary consumers interact with the financial system.
While digital asset ecosystems continue to hold great promise, they often lack trust, governance and interoperability. This prevents them from enabling simple and secure digital commerce use cases for ordinary users. New regulatory standards can help them flourish by developing consistent expectations, clear frameworks and a shared global understanding.
As the European Union continues to set out new policies and requirements around digital finance, it remains an open question to what extent excessive regulation is penalizing firms on the continent.
The general counsel at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the central bank and financial regulator, on emerging challenges and opportunities.
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