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Participation and Crypto Networks

A network implies distinct, individual parts working together to create something bigger

Nov. 22, 2021 • Andrew Beal

The overwhelming majority of people in the crypto ecosystem are passive investors. Other than buying and holding digital assets, they don’t add value to the networks they invest in. I know t...

Cryptocurrency Going Mainstream: What Does This Mean For Fintech Today And In The Future

From money transfer to reduction of fraud

Nov. 18, 2021 • Jennifer Dawson

Cryptocurrency is on its way to becoming mainstream. Today, most Americans have heard about Bitcoin , Etherum, or other digital currencies in the cryptocurrency market today. Moreover, 24 perc...

Deep Dive into Central Bank Digital Currencies and Their Potential

With Crypto emerging as a major investment option and currency in the 20th century compared to traditional stocks, does the USD also need a major revamp in 2022?

Nov. 17, 2021 • Samuel Feldman

With the emergence of new technology and constantly changing user needs, the way we make payments is headed for a massive upgrade. In 2021 the majority of payments in the United States will be ...

Why Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets is the Backbone of a Strong Global Supply Chain

The impact of the universal identity on SME growth and overseas trade

Nov. 16, 2021 • Stephan Wolf

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), Zimbabwe’s NMB Bank Limited, GLEIF, Cenfri and Cornerstone Advisory Plus recently collaborated to launch the first iteration of GLEIF’s digital business iden...

Trustworthy AI

To experience trust is to believe something is reliable and unlikely to bring us harm

Nov. 15, 2021 • Spiros Margaris

Before we explore the importance of trust in artificial intelligence (AI), we should first consider what is meant by the word “trust.” We commonly use this word when discussing people and thing...

Why CBDCs make little sense, and will likely fail

Central Bank Digital Currencies foreshadow no benefits over existing electronic payments solutions. They are mostly a (not so) great self-marketing device for regulators and central bankers

Nov. 12, 2021 • Michele Mandelli

Much ado . There has been so much furor over Central Bank Digital Currencies lately. Central Banks, supranational entities like the BIS and the IMF, consultancies - all tout CBDCs as an opport...

Framework for Investments in Crypto-Assets [Part 3/3]

Part 3: Creating Crypto-asset portfolios

Nov. 10, 2021 • Sam Ghosh

Disclaimer: This article should not be construed as investment advice. The goal of the article is to help create an investment framework for crypto-assets and the author is not responsible for...

Data Fabric and the Impact on Data Access for Financial Services

Getting from data to insights

Nov. 8, 2021 • Spiros Margaris

When we talk about the fintech industry, we often refer to the great user experience, better value for money, and wide range of innovative products that it provides to customers. These great o...

Could the SEC Ban Payment For Order Flow?

January's meme stock trading frenzy fueled closer scrutiny of payment for order flow. Is it about time for the SEC to ban it permanently?

Nov. 6, 2021 • Samuel Feldman

What is payment for order flow? Payment for order flow (PFOF) is the compensation and benefit a brokerage firm receives for directing orders to different parties for trade execution. The bro...

Framework for Investments in Crypto-Assets [Part 2/3]

Part 2: Crypto as an Asset Class

Nov. 5, 2021 • Sam Ghosh

Disclaimer: This article should not be construed as investment advice. The goal of the article is to help create an investment framework for crypto-assets and the author is not responsible for...