Everybody has heard about Bitcoin by now. It was the first cryptocurrency to go mainstream, but others are fast growing in popularity. There could be more than 1800 different types of cryptocurrencies in existence, and more are being developed every day. So how do we ensure digital currencies are safe? ISOfocus picks its way amid the confusion to find out more.
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The new wave of finance
Figuring out finance in 2020 ISOfocus
Enriched throughout with international case studies and contributions from industry experts, this issue provides a comprehensive and lively overview of today’s and tomorrow’s finance industry. A special focus on e-commerce also highlights the role of International Standards in shaping this technological disruptor and what’s in store for 2020.
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January/February 2020
The new wave of finance
Articles on digital currencies, financial messaging systems for the banking industry and universal access to financial services.
Spotlight
Tackling climate change, poverty and inequality requires an innovative financial system. In an interview with ISOfocus, Peter J. Young, Chair of the new ISO/TC 322 on sustainable finance, puts a compelling case for why International Standards are essential for mobilizing finance globally to address these …
ISO/TC 322’s aim is to consolidate the rapid learning and innovations in sustainable finance at an international scale.
Peter J. Young.
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