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Central Bank Digital Currency Is Inevitable

Central Bank Digital Currency Is Inevitable

Economist argues that central banks must issue digital currencies.

Mixed Signals Might Cloud 5G’s Reception

Mixed Signals Might Cloud 5G’s Reception

Scholars assess preparedness for the newest generation of wireless technology in the United States.

Autonomous Weapons Under International Humanitarian Law

Autonomous Weapons Under International Humanitarian Law

Expert asserts that military use of autonomous weapons could be meaningfully regulated under international humanitarian law.

When Tech Giants Want to Play Banker

When Tech Giants Want to Play Banker

In financially uncertain times, regulators should be attentive to Facebook’s plan to issue a cryptocurrency.

Does Regulation Chill Cryptocurrency Trading?

Does Regulation Chill Cryptocurrency Trading?

Regulations have not decreased cryptocurrency trading within some U.S. and foreign markets.

Making Social Media Self-Regulation More User-Centered

Making Social Media Self-Regulation More User-Centered

Scholar argues that social media companies should be more democratic in restricting political advertisements.

Regulating Compliance Robots

Regulating Compliance Robots

Sometimes tax compliance robots follow the law, but sometimes they break it.

Regulatory Solutions for Personalized Pricing

Regulatory Solutions for Personalized Pricing

Scholars consider methods to regulate the practice of setting individualized prices based on personal data.

A 21st Century Update to Digital Copyright Law

A 21st Century Update to Digital Copyright Law

A recent U.S. Copyright Office report reviews a key provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Does the Sharing Economy Share Too Much?

Does the Sharing Economy Share Too Much?

Scholar recommends consumer protection laws to combat misuse of data in the sharing economy.

The Emerging Connections Between Income Distribution and Regulation

The Emerging Connections Between Income Distribution and Regulation

New quantitative analytics tools help economists understand links between regulation and income stratification.

GDPR and Artificial Intelligence

GDPR and Artificial Intelligence

Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation could impact AI startups that depend heavily on data.