Digital Currency Revolution or Involution?

Lecture Series Spring '24 ——“Digital Currency Revolution or Involution?"

Organized by UZH Blockchain Center and DLT Science Foundation

Speaker:

Dr Filippo Zatti
Associate Professor at University of Florence, Italy
Dr Rosa Giovanna Barresi
Adjunct Professor at University of Florence, Italy

When: 12 March 2024 from 18:15-20:00
Where: [Hybrid] KOL-E-18, University of Zürich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich | Online via Zoom

Abstract:
Abstract: “This lecture explores themes from the book "Digital Assets and the Law: Fiat Money in the Era of Digital Currency", examining the dual nature of digital currencies. Through a critical lens, it debates whether these innovations signal a revolutionary leap forward for global finance or an involution, complicating legal, economic, and societal frameworks. The session delves into the transformative potential of digital currencies, their impact on traditional monetary systems, and the legal challenges they pose, providing a comprehensive overview for scholars and practitioners at the forefront of digital finance.”

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