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Important puzzle piece around crypto about to be solved

von Dr. Jonas Gross | 4. Nov. 2023 | Cryptocurrency, Blockchain (EN)

You’ve likely come across the expression that „bear markets are opportunities for growth.“ This idea derives from the notion that in times of market decline, company management isn’t anticipating quick, substantial returns. Instead, teams can...

Key Takeaways from the BTC23 Conference

von Dr. Jonas Gross | 19. Okt. 2023 | Cryptocurrency

A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to speak at the BTC23 Conference in Innsbruck, which happens to be the largest German-speaking Bitcoin conference. It was quite impressive to see over 1000 participants attend the event in person, especially during a bear...

How to design a CBDC? Insights from Bhutan mission

von Dr. Jonas Gross | 13. Okt. 2023 | CBDC, Digital Euro

My recent CBDC mission to Bhutan has greatly broadened my perspectives on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) – also when it comes to the digital euro. This experience has led me to several conclusions when it comes to CBDC design: 1️⃣ A CBDC must always...

CBDC Mission to Bhutan

von Dr. Jonas Gross | 10. Okt. 2023 | CBDC

Just last week, I had the honor of participating in an official mission arranged by the Asian Development Bank to the Kingdom of Bhutan 🇧🇹. The primary aim of this mission was to evaluate the potential benefits, challenges and use cases of introducing a central bank...

Cross-border payments and Bitcoin

von Dr. Jonas Gross | 13. Sep. 2023 | Cryptocurrency

How does the market for cross-border payments look like today and which role plays Bitcoin in this context? A recent in-depth report by River examines the cross-border payments industry and Bitcoin adoption in the context of cross-border payments. Key insights on...