Vincent Launay

Vincent Launay is a finance specialist at the World Bank in Washington DC. He holds an MSc in Finance from HEC Paris and a CFA charter.

Author’s posts

The challenge for traditional banking will be to adapt to the blockchain era.

The Financialization of the Crypto Ecosystem Is Accelerating, Expert Take

2018-06-26T16:25:00+01:00

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One asset class that central banks are yet to add to their portfolios is cryptocurrencies.

Crypto-Backed Fiat Currencies: Sci Fi or Missing Link? Expert Take

2018-05-06T20:55:00+01:00

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Given all the negative press that Bitcoin has to fight against, the arguments in favor of Bitcoin may sometimes be lost in all the noise.

6 Myths About Bitcoin And How To Bust Them: Expert Take

2018-04-09T09:10:00+01:00

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The Lightning Network is going to take on legacy payment systems.

The Payment Industry is About to Be Struck by Lightning: Expert Take

2018-03-21T20:38:00+00:00

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ICOs were just the beginning, the true disruption of financial markets is yet to come

The Ethereumization Of Wall Street Is Inevitable: Expert Take

2018-02-08T07:12:00+00:00

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The hegemony of fiat money is already drawing to an end: it is just a matter of time for Central Banks and governments to realize it.

Smart Governments Will Embrace Cryptos: Expert Blog

2018-01-09T12:56:00+00:00

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Exchanges are still the weakest point in the crypto ecosystem. Cold storage is the only way to be the real owner of your crypto assets.

Your wallet, your freedom: Expert Blog

2017-11-18T16:01:00+00:00

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Vincent Launay from the World Bank takes a look at a hard path Bitcoin went through in 2017 and eyes the bright future for the cryptocurrency.

The Talented Mr. Bitcoin: Expert Blog

2017-11-03T21:30:00+00:00

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