Global action to enhance crossborder payments
Victoria Cleland discusses the difference to people and economies worldwide that enhancing crossborder payments would make
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FINTECH
Navigating the new reality in finance, examining the implications and benefits of financial technology
The trade effects of EU adequacy decisions
Digital trade is increasing rapidly. Martina Ferracane, Bernard Hoekman, Erik van der Marel and Filippo Santi consider how the EUs approach to data protection impacts digital trade
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Paradise lost? How crypto failed to deliver on its promises and what to do about it
Crypto has failed to deliver on its promises. Fabio Panetta argues that the public sector should establish a comprehensive regulatory framework that addresses the risks with crypto
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The positive legacy of cryptocurrencies
Crypto-promoters and financial authorities are split on the future of cryptocurrencies. Jon Danielsson argues that the efficiency of the financial system can be improved by adopting the best ideas from crypto
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The value added of CBDCs: a view from the euro area
Maria Demertzis and Catarina Martins argue that the ECB is uniquely positioned to help create the global standard, and in the process to help protect the EU’s global strategic interests
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The power and perils of the artificial hand
Generative AI could change our lives. Gita Gopinath considers artificial intelligence through the ideas of Adam Smith
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Open banking’s promise of a financial revolution
Giorgio Barba Navaretti, Giacomo Calzolari and Alberto Pozzolo argue that the scope and the aims of open banking, although potentially ground-breaking, may thus be overstated
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Are cryptoassets a threat to financial stability?
Cryptoassets and markets are a relatively recent innovation in finance. Claudia Buch says there is a need to monitor and take preventive action against risks in these markets
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Holdings limit will prove central to the digital euro’s future
The European Central Bank says its digital currency will not be a store of value, in contrast to global counterparts. Rebecca Christie discusses the ECB’s digital euro strategy
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Money: a question of purpose and trust
Carolyn Wilkins talks about the three main design principles for a CBDC, it should focus on core public policy objectives, identify and mitigate financial stability risks, and set high standards for technology
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