How the Bitcoin ETF approvals relate to unconventional thinking and a mindset of openness
🤔 What happened? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday greenlit the listing and trading of 11 spot #Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from notable issuers like Bitwise, Grayscale, Hashdex, BlackRock, Valkyrie, BZX, Invesco, VanEck, WisdomTree,...
A big future for small payments? The case of micropayments
Within the ever-evolving landscape of digital payments, micropayments have emerged as a potent, yet relatively underutilized, instrument. Recently, I stumbled upon one of the most forward-thinking papers that shed light on the history, challenges, and opportunities,...
Reflections on payment innovation from my trip to Singapore and Indonesia
Recently, I returned from a two-week Asia journey, where I had the honor of participating in a workshop on payments and CBDC with the Central Bank of Indonesia and immersing myself in the dynamic atmosphere of the Singapore Fintech Festival. It was fascinating to...