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Economic bubbles have been around for ages. But, what are Economic Bubbles, what types of bubbles are possible, and what stages can be observed over and over again?
Markets & IndustryBenjamin Talin8 minutes
Bitcoin is blockchain, but blockchain is not Bitcoin. Today, hundreds of standalone blockchain systems exist, the most powerful besides Bitcoin is Ethereum. As the first general-purpose blockchain, it goes far beyond Bitcoin's readiness for use as a payment system, virtually single-handedly dominating the Defi and NFT markets, for example, and has now even surpassed Bitcoin in terms of the number of users. Benefits of general-purpose blockchains for the economy and society explained.
Blockchain & Smart ContractsMarkus Hammer11 minutes
Bundles of digital assets stand good chances to be as revolutionary as ETFs were 30 years ago. Bringing investment processes to another level of simplicity, versatility, liquidity and cost-efficiency, they are set to make a major impact on the financial services industry in the near future.
Banking & Financial ServicesDr. Patrick Schueffel5 minutes
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have become a very hot topic for the financial community. And naturally, because the potential impact of a CBDC is so significant, there is an unusual amount of ‘hype’ surrounding the topic. This article considers the current status of the debate and argues for taking time to thoroughly consider the implications of implementation of any CBDC.
Banking & Financial ServicesDr. Patrick Mc Connell10 minutes
The transformation in the financial industry is progressing. Disruptive technologies, increased transparency, lack of trust in central instances, high speed and changing customer needs are important drivers of digital transformation. Cryptocurrencies and digital assets are coming into play as innovations. These enable financial services to be used in a decentralized manner across the globe via the internet and blockchain technology. The original use case is Bitcoin, which enables peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. The next stage of expansion is referred to as Decentralized Finance (DeFi). DeFi has the potential to change the world and enable 1.7 billion unbanked people to access finance.
Banking & Financial ServicesRoberto Zimmermann7 minutes
Digitization and sustainability are the defining business issues, and impact is a mandatory management task in 2021 and beyond. How can you have a sustainable impact through sustainable investment?
Banking & Financial ServicesTristan Georgus7 minutes
DeFi is a new paradigm that is gaining popularity in the financial world. Using automated processes, a peer-2-peer approach and blockchain technology, it challenges traditional finance. Following the DeFi logic, intermediaries such as banks, stock exchanges and insurers will soon be obsolete.
Banking & Financial ServicesDr. Patrick Schueffel8 minutes
Blockchain and cryptography are changing not only our thinking and monetary system but our social models. What impact can it have?
Blockchain & Smart ContractsKaren Wendt4 minutes
How to establish a functioning FinTech ecosystem and why digital ecosystems are becoming important in the financial world.
Banking & Financial ServicesFlorian Gmach5 minutes
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is digital central bank money issued on a new technical infrastructure. While technically similar to private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, it is a legal tender issued by central banks. What businesses and especially consumers need to know about it.
Public Administration & DefenseDr. Patrick Schueffel9 minutes
The Crypto World is changing fast. Here are the biggest topic and trends around blockchain, crypto and crypto finance you have to know in 2021.
Finance & ControllingTetyana Kohansal7 minutes
FinTech, InsurTech and HealthTech are buzzwords in the digital transformation of the banking and insurance sector. What lies behind them? And when did digitalization actually begin?
Banking & Financial ServicesFrank Genheimer4 minutes
