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China

Bitcoin and the Yuan

This is a guest post by Cole Frank, a research associate at the Council on Foreign Relations. China watchers are always looking for new ways to gauge capital flows and pressure on the yuan. The mo…

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Brad Setser October 17, 2017 Follow the Money
Cybersecurity

Cyber Week in Review: September 15, 2017

This week: Kaspersky booted from U.S. government computers, the White House voids a Chinese acquisition, Bitcoin takes a tumble, and Facebook announces monetization guidelines.

Blog Post by Adam Segal September 15, 2017 Net Politics
Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Bitcoin for Bombs

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are gaining traction as a source of funding for terrorist groups, such as the self-proclaimed Islamic State. Counterterrorism policies should respond accordingly.

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Micah Zenko August 17, 2017 Politics, Power, and Preventive Action

Development

Banking with Bitcoin

Emerging Voices features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development challenges. This article is by Sarah Martin, CEO of Boone Mar…

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Isobel Coleman August 5, 2014 Development Channel