The Rise of Cryptocurrency

The rise of Bitcoin and blockchain technology has started a spirited discussion among economists and the investment community about whether the Federal Reserve and other Central Banks should issue Digital Currency. We invite you to join us for a lightning introduction and discussion on cryptocurrencies, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and how they will (but mostly won't) change the world from Dr. Gina C. Pieters. You will gain some insights into this new world and why it has intrigued so many.

Dr. Pieters is an Assistant Instructional Professor at the Economics Department at the University of Chicago, and a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance. She is broadly published in the field of cryptocurrencies and has been interviewed on the topic by a variety of media outlets, including NPR and BBC.