German Central Banking Workshop Focuses on Blockchain
Over the next four days, Deutsche Bundesbank in cooperation with Frankfurt School of Finance and Management is hosting a blockchain-focused central banking workshop. Germany Hosts Blockchain Central Banking Event. From November 21-24, the event called “Blockchain Technology – Opportunities and Challenges” will discuss emerging digital protocols. The....
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