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Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA
The debate surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has reached a new but unexpected stage. The Bank of England (BoE) is reportedly reevaluating its digital pound plan, with internal discussions suggesting a potential shift away from prioritizing a digital pound, opening a new phase of CBDC reconsideration. While the global trend still ...
28 July 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Stablecoins are attracting considerable attention by traditional financial institutions. Regulatory shifts are paving the way for banks to engage with stablecoins. These are rapidly evolving from a niche vertical in the cryptocurrency ecosystem into a foundational element of the global financial system. Stablecoins are increasingly becoming a pref...
30 June 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
In march 2025 the new elected US present Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin reserve as part of the Bitcoin Act of 2025. This announcement has sent an enormous wave around the world. The idea of creating a Strategic Bitcoin reserve has also gained momentum in other countries worldwide.. The establishment of the reserv...
28 May 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Recently a growing number of blogs and articles have been published focussing on the increased adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in Africa especially in Sub Saharan Africa. According to these reports Africa is the fastest-growing cryptocurrency market among developing economies This is driven by crypto friendly regulation in a...
30 April 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
On 20 February the Eurosystem announced the decision of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) to expand its initiative to settle transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology (DLT) in central bank money. This expansion initiative builds on the previous extensive exploratory work which was conducted between May and Novem...
26 March 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
A lot has already been written about the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. This could become one of the most transformational technology movements in contemporary history. A new trend is now emerging at the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI): the advent of AI-based cryptocurrencies. ...
25 February 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Looking back, 2024 was a spectacular year for the crypto world, marking a transformative milestone in technology, markets, and ecosystems. It will be remembered as a landmark chapter in the crypto history, with surging institutional interest in crypto assets, technology innovations, regulatory advancements and Bitcoin (BTC) reaching new heights f...
27 January 2025 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Within a month Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. His embracement of crypto will mean a potentially much friendlier four years of policymaking than outgoing President Joe Biden's administration provided. In this blog I will give in more detail what Trump’s vision is, what are the goals he may realise, wha...
30 December 2024 /crypto Blockchain Observations
An interesting recent development in the crypto market is the increasing introduction of institutional crypto custody services, setting new benchmarks in the crypto industry. The adoption of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs this year has attracted growing acceptance in mainstream finance. As a result the institutional demand for secure, compliant and flexib...
21 October 2024 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Liquid staking and liquid restaking is becoming popular in the DeFi area. A lot already has been written on this issue. But untill recently the attention was mostly on its use in the Ethereum ecosystem and the growing number of liquid restaking protocols in this area. But that is changing now that also Solana has entered the arena. Long time domin...
11 September 2024 /crypto Blockchain Observations
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