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The future of blockchain and digital markets: A perspective from the World Economic Forum

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January 29, 2021

The future of blockchain and digital markets: A perspective from the World Economic Forum | Speevr

On Thursday, February 11, the Center on Regulation and Markets at Brookings hosted Sheila Warren, head of data, blockchain and digital assets and member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum, to talk about blockchain, digital currencies, and other recent developments in digital markets. Sanjay Patnaik, director of the Center on Regulation and Markets at Brookings, moderated the conversation.

Viewers submitted questions to events@brookings.edu or on Twitter using #FutureOfDigitalMarkets.

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