WEF 2020


Policy

Notes From the WEF: Oil-Producing Nations Want Dollar Alternatives, Just Not Bitcoin

Middle Eastern elites at the World Economic Forum are highly skeptical of bitcoin, but there are whispers about its potential for cross-border settlements in the energy sector.

SOVEREIGNTY: At Davos, Iraqi President Barham Salih said it is his nation's right to have relations with its neighbors on its own terms. (Photo by Leigh Cuen for CoinDesk)

Markets

Crypto News Roundup and Interviews for Jan. 24, 2020

Bitcoin's up as Davos ends. This is CoinDesk's Crypto News Roundup for January 24, 2020.

Markets Daily

Policy

Notes From the WEF: Cash Is Dead, Long Live Digital Cash

Consensus is building on one issue at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland: Cash is dead.

COMPLIANCE NOW: RegTech expert Diana Paredes speaks at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. (Photo by Leigh Cuen for CoinDesk)

Finance

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse Hints Firm May Seek IPO Within 12 Months

The Ripple CEO said at Davos an initial public offering is seen as the “natural evolution for the company,” perhaps even this year.

Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, speaks at Davos 2020. (CoinDesk)

Tech

Cypherpunk Harry Halpin Takes On Davos

Nym Technologies CEO Harry Halpin speaks to CoinDesk's Leigh Cuen about the waning power of the Davos elite.

Harry Halpin and Leigh Cuen at Davos 2020. Credit: CoinDesk video

Policy

Ex-CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo on Why He Launched Digital Dollar Project

In this video from WEF 2020, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, also known as “Crypto Dad,” discusses his push to digitize the U.S. dollar and the future of global currencies.

Christopher Giancarlo image via CoinDesk archives

Finance

‘Fluffypony’ Weighs In on CBDCs at Davos 2020

Companies are mainstreaming privacy, says Riccardo Spagni, better known as “Fluffypony."

Riccardo Spagni

Policy

Notes From the WEF: The Coming Battle Between Surveilled and Private Money

Most Davos experts appear to agree that blockchain technology is best for data collection rather than self-sovereign finance.

Blockchain thinker Glen Weyl (center, gray blazer) speaks with other attendees of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. (Photo by Leigh Cuen for CoinDesk)

Finance

Swiss Banks Enter the Age of Bitcoin

An emerging trend in wealth-stashing Switzerland: crypto-friendly banks.

Credit: Shutterstock

Policy

CoinDesk at WEF 2020: Crypto Themes to Watch as Davos Gets Underway

Get your Fourth Industrial Revolution hardhats on. CoinDesk is at Davos to help you ponder the slew of problems ailing today’s global economy.

Signage for the 50th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. (Photo by Aaron Stanely for CoinDesk)

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