Drew Grimstead discusses the incredibly complex aspects of evaluating the cryptocurrency Bitcoin through an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework. Issues like climate change and equity are as pressing as ever, and without careful consideration for the future, these issues could mature into disastrous outcomes. Bitcoin is incredibly nuanced from an ESG perspective and can be transformative for better or worse, depending on how regulators and participants interact with the network.
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Buying into the Next “Bitcoin”: A Look into Ethereum
Thanh Nguyen discusses the cryptocurrency craze at the start of 2022 and how, despite the risks, people continue to invest. Ethereum, the second-most popular crypto stock, is characterized both by high levels of volatility and lack of regulation, due in part to its decentralized approach. A handful of potential strategies are examined that could strengthen Ethereum’s ability to mitigate the reputation and liability risks of their enterprise.
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Allessandra Quevedo discusses how NASDAQ Inc. continues to explore the integration of Blockchain technology to both the private and public markets. Whether it is NASDAQ’s enterprise Blockchain platform or whether it is the future of trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange as a whole, the technology promises a more efficient form of performing trade settlements and transactions—while reducing the number of individuals who need to be ‘hands on.’ Blockchain promises for a more optimal form of conducting business, one that is more transparent and promotes trust between investors.
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