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Fiat Currency

New York Federal Reserve

New York Fed’s ‘Bitcoin Is Just Another Fiat’ Claim Sparks Controversy

Danny NelsonJun 19, 2020

Economists at the New York Federal Reserve think bitcoin is a fiat currency. Nic Carter thinks the New York Fed is "insane."

Fiat Currency

Fiat Currencies Are About to Become Essential to Public Blockchains

Paul BrodyJul 18, 2018

If we want blockchains to deliver upon their promise, we must be able to transact using traditional fiat currencies, EY's blockchain lead writes.

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Podcasts

Why Fiats Are Failing in 2020

Nathaniel WhittemoreOct 23, 2020

From Brazil to Argentina to Turkey, bitcoin priced in local currencies is reaching all time highs. But is this a story of bitcoin succeeding, fiat failing or both?

Audits

Crypto Cries Foul In Wake of Tether’s Dollar Token Report

Christine KimJun 20, 2018

Tether announced its tokens are fully-backed by real cash according to a third-party review but the crypto community doesn't seem convinced.

Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada Paper Weighs Central Bank-Issued Cryptocurrency

Brady DaleDec 1, 2017

Developed and developing economies would see different benefits if their central banks issued a cryptocurrency.

Fiat Currency

Economics

Why Cities Will Soon Choose Digital Currency Over Fiat Money

Pavel BainsFeb 5, 2017

Pavel Bains argues that its only a matter of time before a city makes the leap to its own, digital, currency.

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