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According to OMFIF’s Global Public Investor 2025 report, central banks remain wary of digital assets, with 93% holding no crypto and no plans to change. Whilst family offices and sovereign funds debate gold versus Bitcoin as alternatives to the dollar, central bankers cite legal, technical and liquidity risks. Meanwhile, the US races ahead with the GENIUS Act and talk of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, leaving Europe and others to decide whether to join the digital finance shift or risk falling behind. The question now is whether digital innovation will reshape global finance under private control or be subsumed into the existing regulated system.

Key highlights:

• The impact of the Genius Act in the U.S. on stablecoin integration
• Why 95% of central banks remain hesitant about digital assets
• The efficiency advantage of stablecoins for large-scale transactions
• Challenges facing Bitcoin as a digital gold alternative
• How stablecoins could maintain the dollar's global reserve status

The discussion explores the delicate balance between innovation and regulation in the digital currency space, while examining the potential for reduced transaction costs and improved cross-border payments for SMEs.

Ready to understand how digital currencies are reshaping our financial future? Tune in to this enlightening episode of the Digital Byte Show with Johnny Fry and John Orchard.

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Money is a technology coupled with a community - central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) offer the potential of programmable, state-backed money promising efficient taxation, digital public infrastructure and financial inclusion, However, what about the risks, including overreach, surveillance and systemic fragility? Governments need to exercise caution in replacing traditional fiat infrastructure with digital rails because CBDCs may reshape power dynamics, financial intermediation - even the definition of money itself. Potentially CBDCs’ most significant impact may emerge, not from retail use but from wholesale cross-border applications where CBDCs could truly redefine global finance.

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Discover how the powerful combination of AI and blockchain is reshaping industries through groundbreaking innovations in smart manufacturing and decentralized identity systems. Antonio Lanotte, a distinguished Chartered Tax Advisor and International Tax Consultant, shares his expertise on this technological convergence that's transforming the digital economy.

• Smart manufacturing leveraging AI for predictive analytics and real-time monitoring
• Integration of blockchain technology for enhanced transparency and security
• Introduction to Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
• DiEM: A revolutionary decentralized identity management solution
• The role of AI in automating decision-making processes
• Impact on sustainability and green energy transitions

The episode delves into critical challenges facing these technologies, including scalability issues and emerging threats, while emphasizing the importance of international collaboration between academia, government, and industry stakeholders.

Ready to explore the future of digital transformation? Tune in to this enlightening episode of the Digital Bytes Show with Jonny Fry and discover how AI and blockchain are shaping tomorrow's industrial landscape.

Key Highlights:

00:00:00 - Interoperability of AI and Blockchain

00:00:59 - Intersection of AI and Blockchain Technology

00:03:17 - AI and Blockchain: Driving Industry Innovation

00:06:27 - AI and Blockchain in Energy Efficiency

00:09:10 - AI and Blockchain in Global Collaboration

00:12:20 - Decentralized Autonomous Organizations in Industry

00:15:55 - Regulatory Challenges of DAOs

00:17:37 - AI and Blockchain in Industry 4.0

00:20:19 - Contacting Antonio on LinkedIn

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The ‘Big Bang’ of US stablecoins - the rise of US dollar-backed stablecoins is quietly reshaping global finance. Offering instant, borderless and bank-less transactions, stablecoins such as USDC and USDT are increasingly replacing local currencies in unstable economies - and even challenging central bank authority in developed ones. As they become embedded in global trade, remittances and digital wallets, stablecoins threaten to erode monetary sovereignty, diminish fiscal control and render national currencies less relevant. This ‘Big Bang’ in finance marks the beginning of a new monetary era one where programmable US$, not central banks, govern how value moves.

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Discover how the ultra-wealthy are shifting away from traditional currencies to embrace stablecoins for luxury real estate transactions! In this eye-opening episode of Digital Bytes, hosts Jonny Fry, Lee Birkett, and Barry James explore the groundbreaking intersection of digital currencies and property investment.

Lee Birkett shares fascinating insights from his journey in financial services, introducing BIPs and Moneybrain - a revolutionary platform transforming global digital exchanges. The discussion highlights a remarkable case study in Jersey, where fractional ownership of high-value properties is becoming a reality through blockchain technology.

Key highlights:

- Evolution from traditional banking to innovative digital solutions

- How stablecoins are democratizing access to luxury real estate

- Moneybrain's role in simplifying investment processes

- Tokenized debt enabling access to £30 million development projects

- Quick bank account setups and secure global transactions

Ready to understand how digital currencies are reshaping the future of property investment? Don't miss this transformative episode that could change your perspective on real estate investment forever. Listen now to stay ahead of the curve in the evolving world of decentralized finance!

00:00:00 - Revolutionizing Property Investment with Stablecoins

00:02:31 - Introduction to Moneybrain

00:04:30 - Understanding Stablecoins and Digital Money

00:06:33 - Fractional Property Ownership Explained

00:09:19 - Investing in Luxury Real Estate

00:12:00 - Impact of Dollarization on Economies

00:13:41 - Tokenizing Debt for Retail Investors

00:16:16 - Revolutionizing Banking and Property Investment

00:19:06 - Yield Options for Digital Pounds

Newsletter:

How stablecoins are revolutionising property investment - stablecoins and blockchain tokenisation are transforming real estate by enabling faster, programmable and potentially global property transactions. With $379 trillion in real estate value, 75% is in the form of residential as opposed to commercial property andstablecoins offer a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional, slow-moving systems such the UK Land Registry. Meanwhile, the Channel Island of Jersey is piloting tokenised debt, enabling fractional ownership and instant settlement. But whilst the model promises greater access and efficiency, it raises unresolved legal, regulatory and ethical questions around ownership rights, platform risk and housing inequality. The future of real estate may be digital, but it must be built on more than simply code.

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