Will your employer pay you in their own crypto-assets one day? That's what has just happened to Lionel Messi. On 12 August, Paris Saint Germain announced that he will receive some of his salary in the cryptocurrency $PSG fan tokens.
This anecdote illustrates the exponential development of blockchain technology, on which cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets, such as tokens, are based.
The current exploratory phase is crucial for the future of finance and its digitalization, as blockchain is one of the most promising options.
The time of the first steps of bitcoin, which is also based on this technology, seems light years away. Major financial players are now getting in on the act. In July, the European Central Bank announced the launch of a digital currency project based on blockchain, following closely on the heels of its Russian and Chinese counterparts. In spring, the European Investment Bank launched its first digital bond, worth EUR 100 million, again with the help of blockchain technology.
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This anecdote illustrates the exponential development of blockchain technology, on which cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets, such as tokens, are based.
The current exploratory phase is crucial for the future of finance and its digitalization, as blockchain is one of the most promising options.
The time of the first steps of bitcoin, which is also based on this technology, seems light years away. Major financial players are now getting in on the act. In July, the European Central Bank announced the launch of a digital currency project based on blockchain, following closely on the heels of its Russian and Chinese counterparts. In spring, the European Investment Bank launched its first digital bond, worth EUR 100 million, again with the help of blockchain technology.
Continue reading: https://www.lombardodier.com/contents/corporate-news/in-the-news/2021/august/what-can-we-expect-from-blockcha.html
