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Blockchain and the Digital Economy

Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt digital interaction in our economy and society. The technology’s rapid and dynamic technical development is driven by startups and incumbents alike, creating a myriad of applications across economic and societal domains. However, the implications of this potential new technological paradigm have not yet reached wider public debate, nor have economic and societal implications been adequately explored.

This section is dedicated to the developments related to the socio-economic impact of this new technology, including its impact on sectors such as banking, finance, capital markets, logistics, energy, data, automotive, education, and healthcare. News, analysis, and opinion on blockchain implementation, adoption and roll out with a specific focus on blockchain partnerships, scalability and regulation.

Meme coins are often dismissed as speculation, but their rise points to something deeper. Tokens like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Pepe show how internet communities turn jokes, identity and viral moments into tradeable cultural assets. This article looks beyond price charts to explore why meme coins endure, what they reveal about online attention, and how collective belief can create real market value.

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