Citizens earn level-up bonuses instead of interest rates as Beijing gamifies its currency experiment. The Sweetest Pilot Program Yet China has taken its push for digital finance to an unusual arena: the Candy Crush game. In an unexpected announcement, the People’s Bank of China revealed that the digital yuan will be tested directly inside the […]
51% say “raise it”, 49% swipe up for “print more money.” Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Democracy in a Swipe In a historic first, the United States Congress decided to replace its traditional floor debates on the debt ceiling with Instagram Story polls. Instead of fiery speeches and midnight sessions, lawmakers turned to […]
Policy consensus is now measured in fire and heart reactions. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Digital Diplomacy Shift The annual G20 summit took an unexpected turn this year when leaders announced they would no longer sign lengthy policy agreements. Instead, all resolutions would be expressed through a private WhatsApp group where participants […]
Economists call it “a true reflection of productivity.” A Radical Redefinition of Growth In a bold experiment, Japan’s government has announced that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will now be partially measured the number of anime episodes its citizens watch. Officials argue the new metric better reflects the country’s cultural output and actual consumption patterns. “We […]
Economists warn small print could outlive empires. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Financing Made Easy In a move that has stunned the financial community, the World Bank announced a new “Buy Now, Pay Later” loan program for entire countries. The initiative promises instant access to infrastructure funding, with repayment schedules delayed for decades […]
