Latest from Michael J. Casey
Web 3: Building a Better, Safer and Stronger Internet
Can blockchain technologies fix the internet and its vexing problems, including those social media has created? “Money Reimagined” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren sit down with billionaire entrepreneur Frank McCourt to discuss this question and ambitious efforts to rebuild the internet from the ground up. This episode was recorded May 26, 2022 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Is Quantum Computing a Threat to Blockchains?
“Money Reimagined” dives into the question of quantum computing’s impact on blockchains as both innovations rapidly advance. Joining hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, is Jack Hidary of SandboxAQ, an enterprise company focused on quantum computing and artificial intelligence. According to Hidary, the ability for quantum computers to process massive amounts of data, together with blockchain-based verification systems, will be enormously beneficial for society — but blockchains will need to upgrade to remain useful.
The Future of Blockchain Technology: Building it Decentralized, Secure and Efficient
The crypto community is faced with the challenge of scalability. Can it build a blockchain that is secure, permissionless and scalable? And what needs to happen in order for people all over the world to start using it easily? “Money Reimagined” examines these core challenges facing the crypto community as it strives toward mass adoption. Joining host Michael Casey is Alex Zinder, the global head of Ledger Enterprise, and Naveen Singh, CEO of Inery Blockchain.
Why the Fed Will Go Back to Easy Money
Amid a recession and political paralysis, the Federal Reserve will have no choice but to revert to quantitative easing. What will that mean for cryptos like bitcoin?
Terraform Labs’ UST Stablecoin ‘Broke the Buck’
Jeremy Allaire of Circle and CoinDesk reporter Sam Kessler join “Money Reimagined” host Michael Casey for this wide-ranging discussion about stablecoins following the downfall of the algorithmic TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin that lost its peg to the U.S. dollar. Circle is the company behind the USDC stablecoin. The panel reviews the differences among stablecoins, the crash of Terra’s luna token, and ripple effects through crypto markets.
Inflation Will Create a Political Vacuum. Can Bitcoin Fill It?
Prices are rising at a time of pervasive distrust in government to fix the problem. That leaves the door open to bitcoin, the ultimate anti-inflation hedge.
