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5.08.2024
JANUARY 22: Launch of a New Book: “Digital Assets and the Law: Fiat Money in the Era of Digital Currency” Edited by F. Zatti and R.G. Barresi.
The financial and legal landscapes are rapidly evolving, and "Digital Assets and the Law: Fiat Money in the Era of Digital Currency," edited by Filippo Zatti and Rosa Giovanna Barresi, is at the forefront of this change. This groundbreaking book provides an in-depth exploration of digital assets, their impact on traditional fiat money, and the emerging legal challenges. This comprehensive guide delves into the historical, technical, and financial aspects of digital currencies, offering a systematic scientific reconstruction of the topic. It discusses the evolving role of central banking in the digital era and addresses various legal issues related to digital currencies. The book is enriched with contributions from various experts, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and professionals in finance and law. Key highlights include: A thorough understanding of the intersection between digital assets and legal frameworks. Insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by digital currencies. Expert analysis and complex solutions for the phenomena of digital assets. "Digital Assets and the Law: Fiat Money in the Era of Digital Currency" is available from January 22 for purchase on Routledge and other major book-selling platforms. It's a must-read for those keen to understand the future of finance and law in the digital age. For more information or to arrange interviews with the editors, please contact Ms Chiara Ferri (chiara.ferri@unifi.it).
7.01.2024
Join the insightful regional convention on the future of AI in education: “Who's Afraid of AI? Fears We Shouldn't Have – Dangers We Should Fear.” Scheduled for December 14, 2023, at The Social HUB Florence.
Esteemed speakers, including Vincenzo Vespri and Mauro Lombardi, will discuss AI's role and potential risks in the educational system. Engage in enriching debates and conclude with final thoughts on the intersection of natural and artificial intelligence.
13.12.2023
Blockchain Intelligence/Blockchain Intelligence Law & Compliance Institute event at the Consejo General de la Abogacía Española on 14 November.
Almudena de La Mata is chairing the event with Virginia García Trevijano, Abbaco Markets, ex-CNMV, and Maria Taillefer, CNMV and Filippo Zatti. Read more
11.11.2023
Just released!
Prof. Zatti's latest research article “The economic law of (central bank) digital currency” has just been published by Taylor & Francis in the Law and Financial Markets Review.
In this study, he delves into the concept of money as a public good and legal tender, offering new insights into the distinctive features of a digital currency issued by a central bank.
10.11.2023
Dr Travia and Dr Majorana @The Fondazione dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili di Firenze partnering with BABEL to host a seminar on taxation and anti-money laundering of cryptoassets
Dr Maltinti, Dr Masini, and Dr Esposito organized a seminar on October 6th for chartered accountants. The seminar focused on the regulatory aspects of crypto assets, specifically taxation and anti-money laundering. Dr Travia and Dr Majorana will be the guest speakers at the event.
14.09.2023
At the Internet Festival 2023 Dr Faini chairs a session on “Digital sovereignty between public and private powers” and "Intellectual property protection in the machine and NFT era"
17.09.2023
Our Scientific Coordinator @ #InViaggioCon #Bankitalia
Florence, Chamber of Commerce, September 21, h 17 for a round table on the impact of digitalisation on the Tuscan economy.
5.09.2023
An International Conference on DAO organised by F. Guillaume, Professor at the University of Neuchatel. Our Scientific coordinator and C. Ferri will join the conference for BABEL
Florence is one of the few international experts in the field. This is a great opportunity to dive deep into the world of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). The LexTech Institute will bring together experts and enthusiasts to explore the fascinating world of DAOs. These innovative entities are the building blocks of a new decentralised global economy based on the principles of Web3. With DAOs, people worldwide can collaborate, achieve common goals, generate revenue, and transcend geographic boundaries governed by computer code. But that's not all. The conference will also examine the legal dimensions of these novel governance models. It will be a platform for multidisciplinary exchange, providing a unique opportunity to reflect on these decentralised structures' ethical and legal implications in an innovative environment like Switzerland. Take advantage of this chance to be a part of this exciting movement.
27.09.2023
Prof. Lombardi @ Seeds of Florence
On May 6th, Prof. Lombardi (BABEL Steering Committee and co-founder) will speak about 'Automation, Occupational Dynamics, Artificial Intelligence GPT-4'. Other speakers will be Luca Toschi (University of Florence), Vittorio Calaprice (European Commission), Silvio Zipoli Caiani (University of Florence), Vincenzo Vespri (University of Florence), Nicoletta Bardossi (Radio Toscana) and Luca Massacesi (University of Florence). The special guest will be Ilaria Cinelli, Snr An. Astronaut. Please — register at https://seedsofflorence.it/contatti/within May 5th!
5.05.2023
The last BABEL WP Series is out!
The last paper of the BABEL WP Series is about NFT and art sector in Italy, which is distinguishing itself as one of the pioneers of crypto art and among its most important ‘producers’. If domestic blockchain technology-based industry is lacking, its applications in the field of art are fuelling a cultural awakening in the country. NFTs are pushing a sector different from the one in which the creative industry traditionally deployed, so much so that it is named ‘Crypto Renaissance’. However, the need undermines this promising opportunity for a clear regulatory framework while waiting for future EU Regulations. However, the MiCAR proposal, in its current version, excludes from its scope NFTs, leaving space for the Member States. How Italy could use this space to create a market for NFTs in Italy by reviving the lustre of the past and taking advantage of the technology’s development opportunities for the future is yet to be seen.
14.01.2023