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ICTP 206: We have CBDCs, but is the Caribbean ready for a regional stablecoin?

Posted by Michele Marius | 1 Jun 2022 | Podcast Episodes

Continuing our Fintech in the Caribbean series, and with Dr. Jan Schröder of CaribCoin, and Rodney Taylor of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, we discuss fintech in the region, the opportunities and challenges that exist, along with on digital currencies, CBDCs and CaribCoin, a regional stablecoin that is currently being developed, which has the potential to transform trade and the wider Caribbean business landscape.

ICTP 205: Fintech in Trinidad and Tobago, with Maria Daniel of FinTechTT

Posted by Michele Marius | 25 May 2022 | Podcast Episodes

Continuing with our Fintech in the Caribbean series, we are focussing on fintech in Trinidad and Tobago, with Maria Daniel, President of the FinTech Association of Trinidad and Tobago. In our conversation, Maria highlights the Association and discusses the state of fintech in Trinidad and Tobago, key challenges that have been hindering fintech development; and where she would like to see fintech in Trinidad and Tobago in the next 2 to 3 years.

If you build it, they will not necessarily come: 5 ways Caribbean countries can increase their digital currency adoption

Posted by Michele Marius | 20 May 2022 | ICT/Tech

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been launched to much fanfare in the Caribbean region, but take-up has been low. We suggest five ways Caribbean countries can improve their digital currency adoption.

Roundup: for the week ending 15 May 2022

Posted by Michele Marius | 16 May 2022 | News

A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 9 May to Sunday 15 May 2022.

What’s the point of pushing digital currencies and transactions if cash is still king?

Posted by Michele Marius | 6 May 2022 | ICT/Tech

With the introduction of digital currencies across the Caribbean region, there are even more ways to conduct business electronically, but there still seems to be an emphasis on cash, which is likely well into the foreseeable future.

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ICTP 206: We have CBDCs, but is the Caribbean ready for a regional stablecoin?

ICTP 205: Fintech in Trinidad and Tobago, with Maria Daniel of FinTechTT

If you build it, they will not necessarily come: 5 ways Caribbean countries can increase their digital currency adoption

Roundup: for the week ending 15 May 2022

What’s the point of pushing digital currencies and transactions if cash is still king?

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