EIU global themesNavigating the cryptocurrency marketThe benefits of cryptocurrency adoption, which include lower transaction costs, particularly for remittances, are clear. However, attitudes towards cryptocurrency remain divergent across the world and curbs are expected to expand over the next five years, as awareness of the associated risks grows. Understand the latest developments and regulatory constraints shaping the cryptocurrency market with EIU’s award-winning forecasts, analysis and data. Enquire now
Cryptocurrency regulation diverges across AsiaAsia’s financial hubs will seek to strengthen cryptocurrency regulations and maintain their balancing act in attempting to minimise speculative and compliance risks. Read more
War-torn Ukraine embraces cryptoThe war in Ukraine has accelerated the legalisation of cryptocurrency within the country’s financial system. On March 17th 2022 the country officially legalised the previously unregulated cryptocurrency market, allowing for crypto exchanges to operate. Read more
Central African Republic delays cryptocurrency listingIn late December 2022, the Central African Republic announced a delay to the planned listing of its “national digital currency”—Sango Coin—on a cryptocurrency exchange until the first quarter of 2023. Read more
Global economic outlook 2023EIU’s global economic outlook explores how the ripple effects of the war in Ukraine, China’s exit from zero-covid policies and financial worries are affecting global inflation and growth. Find out more
Finance outlook 2023Weakening economic output, rising interest rates and international political tensions will worsen conditions for banks, insurers and fund managers in 2023. However, the outlook for new financial challengers, including fintech and cryptocurrency sellers, is likely to be even tougher. Find out more
Beyond borders: a new era for digital paymentsDigital channels are replacing traditional modes of domestic payment around the world amid greater uptake of digital wallets and other forms of mobile transactions. Additionally, disruptors are rapidly moving to cross-border payments, accelerated by the war in Ukraine. This report showcases our latest forecasts for domestic payment flows and offers a deep dive into the future of cross-border transactions. Find out more
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Finance outlook: the end of easy moneyGlobal finance firms are facing tough conditions amid slow economic growth, price spikes, unevenly rising interest rates and international political tensions. In this on-demand webinar, our industry experts analyse how these trends will affect the financial sector in the long term. Find out more
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