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Jun 16, 2022

Lipsky cited in Politico on the IMF’s concerns regarding cryptocurrency

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Americas
Central America

In the News

Jun 16, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in RTVE on how CBDCs open possibilities for the future of money

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Central America
Digital Currencies

AfricaSource

Jun 16, 2022

Better data is the key to unlocking major investment in Africa

By Tom Koch

As COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine continue to hurt the African continent, many countries will require significant investment to revitalize their economies. But a persistent attribute of many African markets will continue to be a barrier to private investment: a relative lack of data. This drives up diligence costs, creates difficulties in valuing assets, […]

Africa
Digital Policy

China-MENA Podcast

Jun 16, 2022

Chinese Tech in North Africa

By Atlantic Council

Tin Hinane joins us to discuss Chinese Tech in North Africa, China’s attempt to dominate the digital space in North Africa via tech giants such as Huawei and Alibaba, and the Digital Silk Road.

China
Digital Policy

UkraineAlert

Jun 15, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion is the world’s first full-scale cyberwar

By Yurii Shchyhol

The current Russo-Ukrainian War is a major milestone in our developing understanding of cyber security. It is now clear that the invasion unleashed by Vladimir Putin on February 24 is the world’s first full-scale cyberwar.

Conflict
Cybersecurity

In the News

Jun 10, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Visa Economic Empowerment Institute report on central banks’ rapid progress towards CBDCs in past few years

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China
Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 10, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Popular Science on countries exploring CBDCs

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Caribbean
Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Axios on Bank of Jamaica’s progress towards launching its CBDC

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Caribbean
Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Bitcoin.com on countries exploring CBDCs

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China
Digital Currencies

New Atlanticist

Jun 8, 2022

Don’t let digital authoritarians lead the way in connecting the world

By Jochai Ben-Avie

The democracies of the world aren't stepping up enough to connect billions of unconnected people. Here's what they can do.

Digital Policy
Economy & Business

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