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The Relevance of Central Bank Digital Currencies in Geopolitics
Read more: The Relevance of Central Bank Digital Currencies in GeopoliticsAbstract Putin’s war in Ukraine has disrupted numerous supply chains and worsened the global economy. The geopolitical tensions have triggered a race among nations to launch an unusual innovation that may have the potential to disrupt the global financial system: central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This column explores the geopolitical role of central bank digital currencies, with a focus on China’s e-CNY.
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How Stable Are Stablecoins?
Read more: How Stable Are Stablecoins?The paper posits that the term ‘unstable stablecoin’ might actually be factually correct. Through the case studies of Terra, DAI and USDT, it argues that stablecoins can sometimes be deceptive in nature.