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“China’s Digital Yuan: The Race for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the Future of Global Finance”
China has emerged as a global leader in CBDC development with the successful launch of the digital Yuan. The People’s Bank of China’s proactive approach, technological advancements, and focus on using blockchain for CBDC implementation have positioned China at the forefront of global CBDC efforts, drawing admiration and criticism in equal measure.
Suisse Secrets: Weirdest Corporate Fines in History
Credit Suisse’s reputation was shattered in February 2022 when a leak, titled “Suisse Secrets,” surfaced online, revealing the information of more than 30,000 Credit Suisse clients. Several customers were allegedly involved in serious crimes. Consequently, many organizations began to question the legitimacy of Swiss banks and their policies.
Regulation of the $257b* Data Brokerage Industry Still in Infancy
Suffice it to say, the data brokerage valuation range spreads approximately from $100b to $370b depending on how you cook up and slice the pie chart and over how
Looking at the Economy from Recessions
Historically, recessions have lasted anywhere from two months to several years.
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What do FTX and Monopoly Have in Common?
Monopoly represented a purer, safer time. With modern macroeconomics subject to giant Ponzi schemes, real people lose out on their life savings. “Some employees really trusted in FTX…they put their
Den Fujita: How McDonald’s Japan Became a Reality
Fujita was a unique CEO, relentlessly promoting McDonald’s on television by using unusual ways to convince watchers to eat at his restaurants. His advertisements were purposefully ridiculous and comedic to attract
How to Build a Billion Dollar Company and Give it Away — Yvon Chouinard & Patagonia
From a blacksmith mountaineer to a CEO of companies saved from bankruptcy by its own their own employees, Yvon Chouinard is a case study in how to create a start
Prenda Microschools Raises $20M on 3,000 Students
Started in 2013 in Kelly’s home, and officially in 2015, Prenda has created a … Read more
The Origins of the Bank of America: Saved by an Italian American
Without his contribution, the Bank of America wouldn’t have emerged
