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Africa
Africa’s crypto market has grown by $105.6 billion in the last year
Cryptocurrency could potentially be a good alternative to traditional banking in Africa, because this only requires a smartphone.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
We are closing the gap between technology and policy
The C4IR Network centres are building scalable models to positively pilot and integrate regulations in law and industry standards.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Cambodia's digital currency can show other central banks the way
The National Bank of Cambodia's new digital currency, Bakong, benefits both financial institutions and end users in multiple ways. Here's how it works.
Digital Economy and New Value Creation
When you buy an NFT, you don’t completely own it – here’s why
Just like owning paintings does not give you the right to publicly display them, the buyer of an NFT does not own any rights to the creators work itself.
Blockchain
Crypto fashion: why people pay real money for virtual clothes
In a virtual world known as Decentraland, clothing for avatars known as 'wearables' can be bought and sold on the blockchain.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
5 critical challenges NFTs still need to overcome
NFTs have exploded in popularity in 2021, but the industry is still in its early stages. Here experts look at what's needed to help them break further into the mainstream.
Data Policy
Data marketplaces can transform economies. Here’s how
Much of the technology necessary to enable consent and trust in data marketplaces currently exists and is scalable but opportunities remain to innovate.
Digital Identity
Self-sovereign identity: the future of personal data ownership?
Despite the economic value of online identities, major concerns remain around privacy issues. Could the self-sovereign identity model be the solution?
Financial and Monetary Systems
What is decentralized finance? An expert explains
DeFi refers to financial services that operate entirely on blockchain networks, rather than through intermediaries like banks.
Blockchain
Issue Briefing: What’s next for decentralized finance (DeFi)?
Over $58 billion USD is now locked in blockchain-based decentralized finance (DeFi). Join this issue briefing to hear from experts on the future of DeFi.
Blockchain
What’s next for decentralized finance (DeFi)?
Fairer Economies
Why financial inclusion is key to integrating and empowering refugees
Global refugee numbers have risen from 42.5 million to 82.4 million people in the last decade. Cryptocurrencies are helping these people gain independence.
Blockchain
This bird has become the world’s first ‘digital species’ for conservation
A digital version of the endangered Seychelles magpie-robin is being offered as a non-fungible token to find new income streams for wildlife conservation.
Financial and Monetary Systems
How decentralized finance will transform business financial services – especially for SMEs
The transaction banking industry is beginning to see decentralized finance's potential to overhaul present processes which can increase liquidity for SMEs.
Blockchain
How blockchain can help dismantle corruption in government services
Inefficiency and unfairness in government processes can leave them open to corruption. Blockchain could help address weakspots and increase transparency.