Cryptocurrency, Stablecoins, and CBDCs

Senator Tommy Tuberville extended a warm welcome to the attendees at the U.S. Senate and underscored the paramount significance of comprehending and regulating cryptocurrency. He acknowledged that a substantial portion…

Mr. J C Boggs expressed his appreciation for attending the event and learning from experts on critical global issues. He introduced the topic of cryptocurrency and welcomed two U.S. senators…

Mr. Combiz Abdolrahimi elucidated that cryptocurrencies present both opportunities and risks for individuals. On the positive side, they can enhance financial inclusion by providing access to banking services for individuals…

Honorable Erik Bethel addressed the ongoing transition from physical currency to digital forms, emphasizing that future money will be entirely digital. Central banks worldwide, including those in Mexico and Guatemala,…

Ms. Jessica Renier presented a framework for comprehending digital assets, categorizing them into three distinct groups: cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether…

Mr. Boggs convened a distinguished panel of experts on cryptocurrency, comprising Jessica, Eric Bthell, and Combis Ramidi Rahimi. These experts, with extensive experience in government, finance, and technology, provided valuable…

Vermont Attorney General T. J. Donovan focused primarily on law enforcement and consumer protection issues around this new technology. He remarked that technology can often outpace the law and regulators…

Next, Mr. Andreas Jahn from German Bundestag thanked the Forum for providing such a platform year after year. He explained that in Germany, cryptocurrency continues to be a subject in…

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz provided a brief overview of cryptocurrency and focused on how U.S. and other regulators are looking at this new technology. Specifically, Mr. Quintenz said he…

Mr. Boggs kicked off the discussion by hitting upon basics of cryptocurrency, explaining that blockchain acts as a public ledger of every transaction made with a particular cryptocurrency and allows…