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The Economist, Ep. 9

The Economist, Ep. 9

FromFintech Beat


The Economist, Ep. 9

FromFintech Beat

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jul 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Libra, has inspired an unprecedented interest in digital assets as means of making cross-border payments. But could Libra spark chaos in monetary markets, and hamstring central bankers? And how important is trust in Facebook necessary as not only a matter of business necessity for the cryptocurrency, but also economic stability? We ask one of the top economists in the world for his views
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Released:
Jul 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to Fintech Beat, the intersection of finance, technology, policy and regulation. Each episode features the latest trends, movers and shakers, ideas and policies in financial technology. Host Chris Brummer, a Georgetown law professor and world-renowned fintech expert, partners with the CQ Roll Call newsroom — Washington's leader for nonpartisan legislative and regulatory analysis — to bring insights that make this a must listen for anyone interested in finance.