From fiat banknotes to fractional reserve banking, the notion of what constitutes money in the U.S. has changed over time. But is the time right for e-cash?
Travis Jones
Travis is a correspondent based in Moscow. He has has worked for the Valdai Discussion Club, RIA Novosti, the Central Bank of Russia, and Renaissance Capital. He is a native of Hudson, Ohio and has a background in financial analysis.
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