World
January 20, 2017
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G20 Leaders Replace Summit Agreements With Group Chat Emojis

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 […]

World
March 10, 2016
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Japan Tests GDP Measurement in Anime Episodes Watched

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 […]

World
August 10, 2015
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World Bank Launches “Buy Now, Pay Later” Loans for Countries

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 […]