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MP3, Links, and More: http://ymb.tc/tcp5That central banks should buy Bitcoin is an increasingly common aspect of the narrative surrounding cryptocurrencies. In late 2015, two economists from the University of the West Indies in Barbados published research on Bitcoin as an important addition to the Central Bank of Barbados’ asset portfolio. Jeremy Stephen, one of the authors, joins me today to explain his interest in Bitcoin and the case for central banks owning Bitcoin. Among other things, Jeremy also discusses the similarities between gold and Bitcoin, permissioned blockchains, his bullishness for Ethereum, and how he answers his students who ask him when to buy Bitcoin. You can read Jeremy’s research here (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2775396) and follow him on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/jeremydstephen). After listening, message the show with any questions or comments about this episode, guests you’d like to have on the show, and anything else! Also, be sure to visit http://thecoinpod.com to learn more about the show, and follow The Coin Pod on Twitter to keep up with weekly episodes: http://www.twitter.com/thecoinpod/.

MP3, Links, and More: <a href="http://ymb.tc/tcp5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ymb.tc/tcp5</a> That central banks should buy Bitcoin is an increasingly common aspect of the narrative surrounding cryptocurrencies. In late 2015, two economists from the University of the West Indies in Barbados published research on Bitcoin as an important addition to the Central Bank of Barbados’ asset portfolio. Jeremy Stephen, one of the authors, joins me today to explain his interest in Bitcoin and the case for central banks owning Bitcoin. Among other things, Jeremy also discusses the similarities between gold and Bitcoin, permissioned blockchains, his bullishness for Ethereum, and how he answers his students who ask him when to buy Bitcoin. You can read Jeremy’s research here (<a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2775396" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2775396</a>) and follow him on Twitter here (<a href="https://twitter.com/jeremydstephen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jeremydstephen</a>). After listening, message the show with any questions or comments about this episode, guests you’d like to have on the show, and anything else! Also, be sure to visit <a href="http://thecoinpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thecoinpod.com</a> to learn more about the show, and follow The Coin Pod on Twitter to keep up with weekly episodes: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thecoinpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/thecoinpod/</a>.

Central Bank of Barbados Should Buy Bitcoin with Jeremy Stephen - Episode 5

Winston Moore

For orthodox Bitcoiners central banks are often seen as the incarnation of evil. But , alas, in the case of two Carribean central banking economists the feeling of reprehension wasn’t reciprocated. Winston Moore and Jeremy Stephen were formerly associated with the Central Bank of Barados and fascinated by the potential of cryptocurrencies, they explored the consequences of their central bank holding Bitcoin as part of their international reserves. They joined us for a discussion of central banking, the pecularities of monetary policy in a small island nation and what Bitcoin could bring to the equation. Topics covered in this episode:  The function of central banks The role international reserves hold for central banks The peculiar challenges of central banks of small island nation states How speculative attacks on central banks work Why central banks may want to hold cryptocurrencies as part of their portfolio How Bitt plans to issue Barbados Dollar using the Bitcoin blockchain and the open asset protocol  Episode links:  Paper on inclusion of cryptocurrencies in international reserve portfolio of Central Bank of Barbados [PDF] Barbados Cryptocurrency Startup Bitt Bitt launches Barbados Dollar on blockchain Winston Moore's Website Jeremy Stephen's Website EB Episode 83 with David Andolfatto on Fedcoin and central bank issued cryptocurrencies  This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/121

For orthodox Bitcoiners central banks are often seen as the incarnation of evil. But , alas, in the case of two Carribean central banking economists the feeling of reprehension wasn’t reciprocated. Winston Moore and Jeremy Stephen were formerly associated with the Central Bank of Barados and fascinated by the potential of cryptocurrencies, they explored the consequences of their central bank holding Bitcoin as part of their international reserves. They joined us for a discussion of central banking, the pecularities of monetary policy in a small island nation and what Bitcoin could bring to the equation. Topics covered in this episode: <ul> <li>The function of central banks</li> <li>The role international reserves hold for central banks</li> <li>The peculiar challenges of central banks of small island nation states</li> <li>How speculative attacks on central banks work</li> <li>Why central banks may want to hold cryptocurrencies as part of their portfolio</li> <li>How Bitt plans to issue Barbados Dollar using the Bitcoin blockchain and the open asset protocol</li> </ul> Episode links: <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TZ5usp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper on inclusion of cryptocurrencies in international reserve portfolio of Central Bank of Barbados [PDF]</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/21gzMpV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbados Cryptocurrency Startup Bitt</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1paq3FS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bitt launches Barbados Dollar on blockchain</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/24LBnsm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winston Moore's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1Ym5vWC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeremy Stephen's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1W2Isib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EB Episode 83 with David Andolfatto on Fedcoin and central bank issued cryptocurrencies</a></li> </ul> This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: <a href="https://epicenter.tv/121/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">epicenter.tv/121</a>

Jeremy Stephen & Winston Moore: Barbados, Bitcoin and Central Banking