Blockchain

News March 2021

The promise of cross-border crypto

One of the most compelling applications for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) is their potential to simplify cross-border payments. In this blog we explore the limitations of the current cross-border payments model, and how CBDCs could radically simplify the global payment landscape.

Nicolas Kozakiewicz

News March 2021

Central banks take up the cryptocurrency baton

Today the main drivers of the digital currency phenomenon are the central banks. That is quite a change from the situation a decade ago, when trailblazing cyberpunks and Bitcoin led the way into the cryptocurrency world. Read our article to learn more.

Nicolas Kozakiewicz

News February 2021

Stablecoins - Next generation regulated digital currencies

Highly volatile cryptocurrencies with limited applicability have been around for more than ten years. But now that stablecoins are taking centre stage the practical use is back in focus. Both private companies and central banks around are using stablecoins for a wide variety of purposes. Read this article to learn more about this cryptocurrency.

Nicolas Kozakiewicz

News January 2021

What we talk about when we talk about digital currencies

For something that may be the hottest topic in finance and technology this year, digital currencies are the subject of a surprising amount of misunderstanding. Read our article to learn more.

Nicolas Kozakiewicz

Business Insights July 2020

How IoT is shaping future payment models

IoT devices are increasingly becoming a part of, as well as revolutionising, the payment landscape. In this context, contactless transactions can be made through wearable objects such as smartwatches, rings, and key fobs, amongst others. Read our experts’ article to learn how IoT is changing the payment world.

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