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The Struggle for Currency Supremacy from Dr. Paolo Tasca

In a recent piece in Project Syndicate, Dr. Paolo Tasca discusses how the fight for currency dominance intensifies, challenging the US dollar’s rule.

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DSF
March 29, 2024

The Struggle for Currency Supremacy from Dr. Paolo Tasca

In a recent piece in Project Syndicate, Dr. Paolo Tasca discusses how the fight for currency dominance intensifies, challenging the US dollar’s rule.

By:
DSF
March 29, 2024

Exploring the Future of Paytech: Insights from Dr. Paolo Tasca

In a recent interview with The Fintech Times, Dr. Paolo Tasca, Chairman of the DLT Science Foundation, shared his insights on the future of paytech.

By:
DSF
February 29, 2024

UK Cryptocurrency Regulation: Paolo Tasca in Euronews

In a piece for Euronews, DSF Chairman Dr. Paolo Tasca delved into the intricate and regulatory framework surrounding cryptocurrency in the UK.

By:
DSF
February 2, 2024
Media Coverage
The Struggle for Currency Supremacy from Dr. Paolo Tasca

In a recent piece in Project Syndicate, Dr. Paolo Tasca discusses how the fight for currency dominance intensifies, challenging the US dollar’s rule.

By:
DSF
March 29, 2024
Media Coverage
Exploring the Future of Paytech: Insights from Dr. Paolo Tasca

In a recent interview with The Fintech Times, Dr. Paolo Tasca, Chairman of the DLT Science Foundation, shared his insights on the future of paytech.

By:
DSF
February 29, 2024
Media Coverage
UK Cryptocurrency Regulation: Paolo Tasca in Euronews

In a piece for Euronews, DSF Chairman Dr. Paolo Tasca delved into the intricate and regulatory framework surrounding cryptocurrency in the UK.

By:
DSF
February 2, 2024
Media Coverage
Forbes: Decoding the Global Protocol Report

In a recent Forbes article, the Global Protocol Report has been commended for its thorough analysis of the blockchain sector. This report, a collaboration between the DLT Science Foundation, INACTA Ventures, Crypto Oasis, and Crypto Valley, examines 50 blockchain protocols, offering unparalleled insights into their performance and evolution.

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DSF
January 26, 2024
Media Coverage
IT Logs: DSF Co-Founder Featured in IT Logs Article on 2024 Fintech Trends

In a recent IT Logs article, Nikhil Vadgama, DSF co-founder and director, shared his expertise on the evolving fintech landscape.

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DSF
January 26, 2024
Media Coverage
DLT Science Foundation Joins the DeRec Alliance: A Leap Towards Enhanced Digital Asset Security

In a significant development, the DLT Science Foundation is proud to announce it has become a contributor to – and a key funder of – the DeRec Alliance, a consortium of leading blockchain entities. This partnership marks a pivotal step in our ongoing commitment to advancing blockchain education, research, and innovation.

By:
DSF
January 16, 2024

News

Announcement: Launch of the Global Protocol Report

The DLT Science Foundation is excited to announce the release of the Global Protocol Report, a comprehensive and insightful resource crafted to shed light on the evolving landscape of DLT protocols.

By:
DSF
January 18, 2024

DSF Co-Founders Educate at NYUAD's Blockchain Event in Dubai

On 3-4 February 2024, Nikhil Vadgama and Paolo Tasca, co-founders of the DSF, were key speakers at NYUAD's Dubai conference on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

By:
DSF
February 3, 2024

Announcement: Launch of the Global Protocol Report

The DLT Science Foundation is excited to announce the release of the Global Protocol Report, a comprehensive and insightful resource crafted to shed light on the evolving landscape of DLT protocols.

By:
DSF
January 18, 2024

DSF Explores the Governance Dynamics of Blockchain Networks with Project Liberty & BlockchainGov

The evolution of blockchain technology highlights the need for effective governance models. Recognising this, DLT Science Foundation Chairman, Dr. Paolo Tasca, has joined the Governance Multistakeholder Council contributing to a groundbreaking project by Project Liberty Institute and BlockchainGov.

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DSF
January 18, 2024
News
DSF Co-Founders Educate at NYUAD's Blockchain Event in Dubai

On 3-4 February 2024, Nikhil Vadgama and Paolo Tasca, co-founders of the DSF, were key speakers at NYUAD's Dubai conference on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

By:
DSF
February 3, 2024
News
Announcement: Launch of the Global Protocol Report

The DLT Science Foundation is excited to announce the release of the Global Protocol Report, a comprehensive and insightful resource crafted to shed light on the evolving landscape of DLT protocols.

By:
DSF
January 18, 2024
News
DSF Explores the Governance Dynamics of Blockchain Networks with Project Liberty & BlockchainGov

The evolution of blockchain technology highlights the need for effective governance models. Recognising this, DLT Science Foundation Chairman, Dr. Paolo Tasca, has joined the Governance Multistakeholder Council contributing to a groundbreaking project by Project Liberty Institute and BlockchainGov.

By:
DSF
January 18, 2024
News
Empowering Change: The DLT Climate Hackathon Overview

We are excited to announce the commencement of the DLT Climate Hackathon, a pioneering initiative brought to you by the DLT Science Foundation in partnership with The HBAR Foundation Sustainable Impact Fund. This is not just a competition but a significant step forward in our collective mission to drive forward climate accountability.

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DSF
January 17, 2024
News
Financial Times Crypto and Digital Assets Summit: Winter Edition

How will crypto evolve as regulation intensifies? This was the theme of the Financial Times summit that recently hosted in London garnering experts from banking, fintech, cryptocurrency and regulatory sectors to close 2023 off by reviewing what what went well/not so well and to reflect on trajectories that we hope to see in the new year.

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DSF
December 20, 2023
News
Nikhil Vadgama Presents at TechEx!

DSF Director Nikhil Vadgama took on the centre stage during the global TechEx rendition of 2023 - hosted in the popular London Olympia venue in the UK. During the 3 days, the widespread conference united the best minds exploring the role of emerging technologies from every industry, once again illustrating the capacity of humans to make rapid, meaningful change in interdisciplinary innovation.

By:
DSF
December 20, 2023

Opinions

2023 Marks The Beginning of the Fintech and AI “Merge”

The DLT Science Foundation’s founders, Paolo Tasca and Nikhil Vadgama, reflect on how generative AI, AI-Fintech integration, RegTech, and investment evolved in 2023. 

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Paolo Tasca & Nikhil Vadgama
December 29, 2023

How to Integrate AI in Business: Nikhil Vadgama for Authority Magazine

In an interview published by Authority Magazine, Nikhil Vadgama, co-founder and director of the DLT Science Foundation, discussed the application of Artificial Intelligence in business operations.

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DSF
February 13, 2024

The Power of Many: Why AI Should Be Open-Source

If you were to ask one of the major AI CEOs (and we can’t think about anyone other than Sam Altman these days) if they would be willing to release their tech as open-source, I venture that the answer would be no. No because of what it does to their valuation, no because of what it does for their competitive advantage, and no because the costs would be too high - among other reasons.

By:
Nikhil Vadgama
January 23, 2024

2023 Marks The Beginning of the Fintech and AI “Merge”

The DLT Science Foundation’s founders, Paolo Tasca and Nikhil Vadgama, reflect on how generative AI, AI-Fintech integration, RegTech, and investment evolved in 2023. 

By:
Paolo Tasca & Nikhil Vadgama
December 29, 2023
Opinion
How to Integrate AI in Business: Nikhil Vadgama for Authority Magazine

In an interview published by Authority Magazine, Nikhil Vadgama, co-founder and director of the DLT Science Foundation, discussed the application of Artificial Intelligence in business operations.

By:
DSF
February 13, 2024
Opinion
The Power of Many: Why AI Should Be Open-Source

If you were to ask one of the major AI CEOs (and we can’t think about anyone other than Sam Altman these days) if they would be willing to release their tech as open-source, I venture that the answer would be no. No because of what it does to their valuation, no because of what it does for their competitive advantage, and no because the costs would be too high - among other reasons.

By:
Nikhil Vadgama
January 23, 2024
Opinion
2023 Marks The Beginning of the Fintech and AI “Merge”

The DLT Science Foundation’s founders, Paolo Tasca and Nikhil Vadgama, reflect on how generative AI, AI-Fintech integration, RegTech, and investment evolved in 2023. 

By:
Paolo Tasca & Nikhil Vadgama
December 29, 2023
Opinion
Decentralising AI Solves Our Existential Fear of Machine Intelligence

The age of intelligent machines isn’t looming on the horizon; it's already here. As we evaluate how best to ethically deploy AI, it’s important to understand how the technology works – and one of the terms still unfamiliar to many is that of an “AI agent.”

By:
Nikhil Vadgama
December 5, 2023
Opinion
If Worldcoin Can Improve the World, Why Not Give it a Chance? Read Tasca's Last Opinion Piece in Cointelegraph

Worldcoin, a platform aiming to create a more accessible, interoperable digital identity, has ignited discussions around innovation, ethics, and the deployment of groundbreaking technologies. In his reflective piece, Dr. Paolo Tasca, founder of the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies and the DLT Science Foundation, explores the societal and technological implications of such projects, particularly focusing on the intersection of private sector innovation and public services.

By:
DSF
August 31, 2023
Opinion
Innovations in Crypto: Paolo Tasca of the DLT Science Foundation on Thinking Crypto Podcast

Paolo Tasca, a renowned author, professor, and the Co-Chair Treasury Management and Token Economics Committee at Hedera, expanded on a range of critical topics, offering profound insights and shedding light on the latest developments in the crypto and blockchain space.

By:
DSF
August 29, 2023

Learn

Revolutionising Asset Management: The Impact of DLT on RWA Tokenisation

Explore the transformative impact of DLT on real-world asset tokenisation in our latest blog, a must-read for finance and tech enthusiasts.

By:
Ali Irzam Kathia
December 22, 2023

Unlocking the Future: Integrating IoT and DLT for Real-Time Data in Carbon Sequestration

To create a sustainable future, it is vital to apply advanced technologies. One powerful duo is the Internet of Things (IoT) and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). In this blog, we'll see how blending IoT and DLT can help in tackling and adding transparency in carbon sequestration .

By:
Arafath Shariff
January 15, 2024

Revolutionising Asset Management: The Impact of DLT on RWA Tokenisation

Explore the transformative impact of DLT on real-world asset tokenisation in our latest blog, a must-read for finance and tech enthusiasts.

By:
Ali Irzam Kathia
December 22, 2023

An Evaluation of the XRP Ledger AMM

The "Automated Market Maker on the XRP Ledger" research article contrasts the proposed XRPL's AMM, integrated at the consensus layer and protocol level, with traditional smart contracts-based AMMs, highlighting its potential for slippage reduction, price synchronisation speed, and improved transaction speed in DeFi applications.

By:
Walter Hernandez
December 22, 2023
Learn
Unlocking the Future: Integrating IoT and DLT for Real-Time Data in Carbon Sequestration

To create a sustainable future, it is vital to apply advanced technologies. One powerful duo is the Internet of Things (IoT) and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). In this blog, we'll see how blending IoT and DLT can help in tackling and adding transparency in carbon sequestration .

By:
Arafath Shariff
January 15, 2024
Learn
Revolutionising Asset Management: The Impact of DLT on RWA Tokenisation

Explore the transformative impact of DLT on real-world asset tokenisation in our latest blog, a must-read for finance and tech enthusiasts.

By:
Ali Irzam Kathia
December 22, 2023
Learn
An Evaluation of the XRP Ledger AMM

The "Automated Market Maker on the XRP Ledger" research article contrasts the proposed XRPL's AMM, integrated at the consensus layer and protocol level, with traditional smart contracts-based AMMs, highlighting its potential for slippage reduction, price synchronisation speed, and improved transaction speed in DeFi applications.

By:
Walter Hernandez
December 22, 2023
Learn
DSF's Global Industry and University Network Shines!

Over the course of October 2023, the DLT Science Foundation had embarked on a series of workshops and collaborative events with leading international partners in the name of education, research and innovation.

By:
DSF
December 16, 2023
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The Convergence of Shared Ledger Systems: Understanding the Genealogy of REA, TEA, and Blockchain

The recently published paper, “REA, Triple-Entry Accounting and Blockchain: Converging Paths to Shared Ledger Systems,” by Juan Ignacio Ibañez, Chris N. Bayer, Paolo Tasca, and Jiahua Xu, delves deep into the history and progression of shared ledger systems. It sheds light on how three major pillars—Resource-Event-Agent (REA) framework, Triple-Entry Accounting (TEA), and blockchain—interacted over time and forged the shared ledger systems we are familiar with today.

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DSF
September 5, 2023
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Bitcoin’s Carbon Footprint Revisited: Proof of Work Mining for Renewable Energy Expansion

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and environmental concerns, a groundbreaking study by Juan Ignacio Ibañez and Alexander Freier titled "Bitcoin’s Carbon Footprint Revisited: Proof of Work Mining for Renewable Energy Expansion" stands out as a pivotal piece of research. Published in the journal Challenges, this investigation delves deep into the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, offering new perspectives that might just change the way we perceive the cryptocurrency's relationship with our planet.

By:
DSF
August 1, 2023
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