Hungary takes a novel approach to blockchain testing, and more

Hungary takes a novel approach to blockchain testing By Chris Ostrowski and Anikó Szombati 

While it is still unclear what role blockchain will play in central bank digital currency development, Magyar Nemzeti Bank is trialling a gamified approach to transactions are validated and how value is transferred between parties.

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Litigation, polyester and greenhushing: mythbusting green finance By John Adams Assaad Razzouk’s new book skewers solutions for the climate crisis, covering covering a range of financial areas as well as relatively neglected areas in environmental criticism. Read the full commentary →

Gender diversity is not about undermining workforce quality By Burhan Khadbai Initiatives to promote gender diversity within top positions are commonly criticised for not attracting the best talent, revealing a widely held naïveté. Read the full commentary →

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