The State of Stablecoins Stablecoins, as the name suggests, are cryptocurrencies designed to minimize price volatility and are in stark contrast with more volatile crypto assets like bitcoin, which lack any inbuilt…
The Future is Decentralised Block Chains, Distributed Ledgers, & the Future of Sustainable Development We recently partnered with volunteers from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the…
STABLECOINS TEAMS ARE SPREAD GLOBALLY United States, United Kingdom, & Switzerland are the most popular team locations.
Blockchain IBM Research is using blockchain to re-imagine fundamental business processes and invent new styles of secure digital interaction that will change the way the world works.
EMPIRICAL DATA SUMMARY Size: a total of 57 live and pre-launch stablecoins were identified for the research study sample Maturity: 23 stablecoins (40%) are live and 34 stablecoins (60%) are at the…
SMART INSURANCE Stablecoins are a more appropriate currency than other cryptocurrencies for smart insurance. Smart travel insurance’ is one compelling example of the application of this technology. Approximately 600k annual passengers do…
LOOKING AHEAD Stablecoins are more complementary than competitive with other cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or ether, with many stablecoins relying on the security, compatibility and infrastructure provided by such cryptocurrencies. Stablecoins will continue…
START UP COSTS This paper explores how entrepreneurs can use initial coin offerings — whereby they issue crypto tokens and commit to accept only those tokens as payment for future use of…
Why is Decentralization So Important. For enthusiasts of blockchain, you will hear a lot about the decentralized aspect of it. What makes this so appealing is that it makes the blockchain impervious…