Gold As A Currency
“Do you think gold is money?” he asked. Ron Paul, then a Texas congressman, posed the question to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in this entertaining exchange before the US House Financial Services Committee. The hearing was held during the summer of 2011, when...
Will digital Gold-Backed Currencies Revolutionize the Digital Economy?
In previous articles, we’ve covered the idea that gold has been used as a medium of exchange for thousands of years and in the 1900s, the majority of Western currencies were backed by the commodity. Ultimately, it helped to define the value of fiat currencies and...
Modern money for modern markets – Part IV
It is said money should facilitate transactions. But is that all? Welcome to Vault’s series on the importance of stablecoins to the future of cryptoasset development. It’s all about designing modern money for modern markets.
The History (And Cryptocurrency Future) of the Gold Standard
While gold has been accepted in international trade for thousands of years, the concept of a “gold standard” is much more modern.
History of Switzerland as a Banking Center – and Why That Makes Sense
Switzerland has a long history as a financial center. In particular, the country has a noted history of banking stability and confidentially, and as a safe haven for the storage of gold.
What is KYC/AML and Why does it matter for the Crypto Industry?
As cryptocurrency markets grow and attract more institutional investors, it’s becoming clear that some best practices from the banking sector will be adopted in the crypto space.
Modern money for modern markets – Part III
It is said money should measure value. But why? Welcome to Vault’s series on the importance of stablecoins to the future of cryptoasset development. It’s all about designing modern money for modern markets.
Modern money for modern markets – Part II
It is said money should store value. But why?
Welcome to Vault’s series on the importance of stablecoins to the future of cryptoasset development. It’s all about designing modern money for modern markets.
USDVault Stablecoin: Redeemable in Gold
The size of the cryptocurrency market now exceeds US$275 billion (as of early 2018) and is projected by some analysts to one day exceed US$10 trillion…
