Can cryptocurrencies fulfill the functions of money?
Full article summary: Ammous, S., 2018. Can cryptocurrencies fulfil the functions of money? The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance 70, 38-51.
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Murray Rudd
Dr. Murray Rudd is an applied environmental economist and policy researcher. His full attention is now on the economic, social, technical, and environmental impacts and potential of emerging technologies.
Managing a Multiple Reserve Currency World
Full article summary: Eichengreen, B., 2010. Managing a multiple reserve currency world, in: Sachs, J.D., Kawai, M., Lee, J.-W., Woo, W.T. (Eds.), The Future Global Reserve System: An Asian Perspective. Asian Development Bank, Manila.
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Enhancing Bitcoin’s Utility Through the Lightning Network: Opportunities and Challenges
In the August 9, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast, Roy Sheinfeld, founder of Breeze, discusses the evolving role of the Lightning Network within the Bitcoin ecosystem and its role as the “common language” for various Bitcoin sub-networks.
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Do central banks rebalance their currency shares?
Full article summary: Chinn, M.D., Ito, H., McCauley, R.N., 2022. Do central banks rebalance their currency shares? Journal of International Money and Finance 122, 102557.
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The philosophy of Bitcoin and the question of money
Full article summary: Butler, S., 2022. The philosophy of Bitcoin and the question of money. Theory, Culture & Society 39, 81-102.
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Fiat money
Full article summary: Wallace, N., 2010. Fiat Money, in: Durlauf, S.N., Blume, L.E. (Eds.), Monetary Economics. Palgrave Macmillan UK, London, pp. 66-75.
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Reserve currency blocs: a changing international monetary system?
Full article summary: Tovar, C.E., Nor, T.M., 2018. Reserve currency blocs: a changing international monetary system? International Monetary Fund. IMF working paper no. 18/20
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Insights from the Macro Landscape
In the inaugaral Rough Consensus podcast on August 9, 2024, James Check talks with TXMC. The discussion centers on the evolving macroeconomic landscape, particularly in the context of Federal Reserve policies and their impact on the broader economy
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Is Bitcoin a currency, a technology-based product, or something else?
Full article summary: White, R., Marinakis, Y., Islam, N., Walsh, S., 2020. Is Bitcoin a currency, a technology-based product, or something else? Technological Forecasting and Social Change 151, 119877.
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Bitcoin’s Role in Escaping Hyperinflation: Lessons from Venezuela
The August 9, 2024 discussion with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo on the What Bitcoin Did podcast examined the role of Bitcoin and stablecoins as tools for financial autonomy during Venezuela’s economic collapse and hyperinflation.
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Addressing the Hidden Costs of Money
In the August 7, 2024 Simply Bitcoin IRL podcast, Seb Bunney explores the themes from his book, "The Hidden Cost of Money." He delves into the psychological, social, and economic impacts of the current fiat monetary system.
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Should cryptocurrencies be included in the portfolio of international reserves held by central banks?
Full article summary: Moore, W., Stephen, J., 2016. Should cryptocurrencies be included in the portfolio of international reserves held by central banks? Cogent Economics & Finance 4, 1147119.
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