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.

Author’s posts

Analysis
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?
Fitting the bill: US Congress eyes e-cash as an alternative to CBDC
Travis Jones
2022-04-15T13:19:00+01:00
3524
Analysis
While Senator Warren’s new bill officially targets Russia, could this just be an excuse to tighten crypto regulation?
Warren’s battle to curtail crypto gets boost from Ukraine conflict
Travis Jones
2022-04-01T14:13:00+01:00
3051
Analysis
European policymakers have backed away from passing rules which would have unfairly targeted Bitcoin for environmental reasons.
Green ‘light:’ The EU’s approach to crypto balances eco-values with regulatory relevance
Travis Jones
2022-03-24T13:17:00+00:00
2201
Analysis
Policymakers in Moscow are scrambling to rethink their approach to digital currency as one of several means of protecting the increasingly isolated economy.
Russia’s central bank goes to war: Is cryptocurrency a friend or foe?
Travis Jones
2022-03-17T13:04:00+00:00
3760

Follow us on Facebook