Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, & Blockchain

After a crash in 2022 & a rally to new highs in 2024/5, what’s next for Bitcoin? And are there use cases for NFTs and the underlying blockchain technology?

Find a range of perspectives from world-leading experts below.


Willem Buiter Argues That Bitcoin Does Not Have Intrinsic Value

 
 

Willem Buiter is a former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England, former Global Chief Economist at Citigroup, and former Professor at the London School of Economics, Yale University, & Cambridge University.

He can be booked for a speaking engagement here.


Carol Alexander Explains What NFTs Are & Discusses Their Future

Carol Alexander explains what non fungible tokens (NFTs) are.

 
 

Carol Olivia Alexander is a Professor of Finance at the University of Sussex & Visiting Professor at Peking University.

She has designed mathematical models for pricing, trading, hedging, and risk assessment for clients including Credit Agricole, the New York Stock Exchange, the Intercontinental Exchange, and the FTX.US Exchange.

 

Carol Alexander discusses why NFT prices increased so dramatically during 2020-2021.

Carol Alexander argues that NFTs will become increasingly important as the metaverse develops.


Harold James Discusses FTX & The History Of Ponzi Schemes

 
 

Harold James is Professor in European Studies at Princeton University, Professor of History and International Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School, & an Associate at the Bendheim Center for Finance.

He is the official historian of the International Monetary Fund.


Horst Treiblmaier Explains What The Blockchain Is & Discusses Its Possible Applications

 
 

Horst Treiblmaier is Professor of International Management at Modul University Austria. He is also the Head of the Department of International Management.

He has consulted for or worked on projects for Microsoft, Google, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).