Blockchain is a much-discussed instrument that, according to some, promises to inaugurate a new era of data storage and code-execution, which could, in turn, stimulate new business models and markets. The precise impact of the technology is, of course, hard to anticipate with certainty, in parti...
The rapid growth of digital finance and crypto-assets has raised questions about the appropriate regulatory perimeter and the ability of the existing regulatory architecture to adapt to changing conditions. In this study, we evaluate the impact in terms of benefits and in terms of risk reduction...
An energy-intensive technology undermining climate change mitigation or a game changer for the governance of sustainability transitions?...
In the past years, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) attracted much attention from different industries. Although the successful use cases can mostly be found in financial services, implementation of these technologies is being explored in other domains, including the public ...
The objective of the international country reports is to explore the technology and policy landscape of selected non-European countries. Country performance in advanced technologies is presented based on patent, trade and investment data. The reports provide also a concise and informative review...
In the White Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the EU recognises the need to step up actions aiming to build an ecosystem of excellence supporting the development and acceptance of AI across the EU economy and public administration. The e-Justice Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2023 identify ...
Financial innovations are expected to gradually reshape the financial sector. This paper describes recent technological developments and their possible impact on monetary policy and financial stability. A focus is put on the prospects for digital currencies, which potentially have the most profo...