Crypto
June 05, 2021
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Stablecoin Launches Backed Entirely Pizza Coupons

Developers insist it is more reliable than national currencies. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Slice of Stability In an industry known for wild experiments, a new stablecoin has captured headlines claiming an unusual form of collateral: pizza coupons. The project, dubbed PizzaPay, was unveiled at a blockchain conference in New York, where […]

World
September 10, 2020
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World Trade Organization Accidentally Declares Pizza a Strategic Commodity

Nations rush to secure mozzarella reserves. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Cheesy Mistake With Global Consequences The global economy was thrown into chaos this week after the World Trade Organization accidentally declared pizza a “strategic commodity.” The clerical error, buried in a 700-page report on agricultural goods, elevated the beloved dish to […]

Crypto
February 10, 2020
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Crypto Exchange Launches Loyalty Program With Free Pizza Hut Coupons

Critics warn calories may outweigh rewards. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Cheesy Incentive In a bid to attract new traders and keep existing users loyal, a mid-tier crypto exchange has launched what it calls the world’s first Pizza-for-Points Loyalty Program. Instead of conventional cash-back perks or trading discounts, users are now rewarded […]

Europe
April 27, 2018
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UN Accidentally Declares Pizza a Reserve Currency

Markets erupt as mozzarella futures hit all-time highs. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Topping Mistake The United Nations sent shockwaves through the financial world this week after a clerical error led to the accidental declaration of pizza as a new global reserve currency. The announcement, buried in a routine policy update, sparked […]