Latest from Michael J. Casey
Facing Financial Crisis, Can Argentines Look to Bitcoin?
In this week’s edition of “Money Reimagined,” Michael Casey and Sheila Warren take a deep dive into Argentina’s uniquely dysfunctional economic experience. It’s no wonder that Argentina has a relatively high level of bitcoin adoption nor that it has contributed a disproportionately high number of successful developers to the global crypto community. Guests include Lucas Llach, a professor of economics at Torcuato di Tella University in Buenos Aires, and Santiago Siri, the founder of Democracy Earth, a radical, blockchain-based solution for democracy inspired by his struggles to reform government in his native Argentina.
Money Reimagined: NFTs Can Learn From DeFi's Growth
Once the frenzy around NFTs subsides, the category will need new ways to grow. DeFi is one promising avenue, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.
What New Investors Don’t Understand About Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy
As big banks, publicly traded corporations and some of the biggest names in finance become increasingly bullish on bitcoin’s prospects, only a few objections really remain. These days on Wall Street it’s all about responsible investing as seen through the lens of “Environmental, Social and Governance,” better known as ESG.
Money Reimagined: Bitcoin's Green Imperative
Despite its current environmental footprint, Bitcoin can play a part in creating a cleaner, more efficient energy system.
What the Recent GameStop Saga Says About US Capitalism
On “Money Reimagined,” CoinDesk’s Michael J. Casey and the World Economic Forum’s Sheila Warren delve into a high-level discussion about what the recent GameStop/WallStreetBets drama means for the future of money and society with Demetri Kofinas, the host of the popular “Hidden Forces” podcast.
Money Reimagined: Why Quantitative Easing Is Here to Stay
The U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, usually seen as a source of American might, is now hindering the Federal Reserve’s monetary sovereignty.
