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Crypto and state money

How cryptocurrency works, and why governments are building digital currencies of their own.

Part 1
5 Jun 2021
Money Brief

How does cryptocurrency work?

Cryptocurrencies have become a hot topic for debate; heard by most people but understood by few. One should have a working understanding of this emerging technology before forming opinions.

Part 2
29 Jun 2021
Money Explainer

Understanding government cryptocurrencies

Why governments are taking a second look at digital currencies, and what a central bank digital currency would change for tracking money, taxes and monetary control.

Part 3
15 Jul 2021
Money Brief

Why governments want cryptocurrencies of their own

Digital Currencies are threatening state’s monetary sovereignty. To counter this, countries are looking into creating their own Cryptocurrencies.