Debt
How Much Debt Can a Country Handle?
As conventional wisdom grows that central banks can go more deeply into debt than previously thought, one economist asks, how much is too much?
Man Accused of Arranging Murder to Avoid Crypto Debt Can’t Escape Jail, Brazilian Court Rules
Crypto businessman Danilo Afonso Pechin remains jailed after Brazil's High Court refused to hear his request for freedom.
Thailand to Raise $6.4M With Sale of Blockchain-Based Bonds
The Thai Public Debt Management Office plans to sell the cheaply priced bonds through a state-owned bank’s blockchain e-wallet.
Why Debt Can’t Buy More Growth, Feat. Jeff Booth
A conversation with the “Price of Tomorrow” author on the key structural challenge looming over the global economy.
A Glimpse of Banking’s Future, Live on the Ethereum Blockchain
Last week, Frenching bank Societe Generale revealed that it has issued a security token-like bond on ethereum. But rather than using a private iteration, SocGen used the public blockchain.
JPMorgan Trial Puts Debt Issuance on a Blockchain
JPMorgan Chase has partnered with National Bank of Canada and others to trial a blockchain platform aimed to improve the debt issuance process.
Sweden's Government to Sell Seized Bitcoin in Open Auction
The Swedish government is to hold a week-long bitcoin auction, starting today, with 0.6 BTC for up for grabs.
R3 Completes DLT Commercial Paper Prototype with Bank Partners
Consortium startup R3 has completed work with four banks on a prototype that issues short-term debt over its Corda distributed ledger platform.
Why Argentina’s Debt Default is an Opportunity for Bitcoin
Wednesday's controversial debt default by Argentina can only help bitcoin further boom in the country, says James Downer.
Student loans? Hedge with bitcoins, says Gold Silver Bitcoin
A company called Gold Silver Bitcoin is touting its commodities of choice as a way for students and graduates to hedge their often-huge student debts.
