Economics

Iranian Official Says Blockchain Could Deliver Economic Boost

An Iranian official has reportedly said that integrating blockchain could bring a tech-based boost to the country's economy.

By Daniel PalmerDec 17, 2018

What happens if there's another 2008-scale financial market crisis? Will diehard HODLers still resist liquidating their bitcoin assets?

Bitcoin's white paper solving the double-spend problem in the digital world makes near real-time commerce possible across the entire planet.

By Bill BarhydtOct 27, 2018

The IMF says the Republic of the Marshall Islands should reconsider introducing a cryptocurrency as a second legal tender over perceived risks.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 11, 2018

Blockchain research firm and accelerator Cryptic Labs has just taken on two Nobel-winning economists as advisers.

By Daniel PalmerSep 10, 2018

CoinDesk advisory board director Michael Casey takes a look at the state of investor psychology as it relates to the crypto markets today.

It isn’t possible to have decentralization, a fixed money supply and sufficient liquidity for an efficient payments system, says Frances Coppola.

Cryptocurrency ecosystems are still dependent on the very financial system they vilify for daily support and stability, says Tim Swanson.

By Tim SwansonJan 3, 2018

Analysts from Japanese financial holdings company Nomura have estimated that the rise bitcoin prices could boost Japan's economic growth.

A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.

By Wolfie ZhaoDec 20, 2017

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