Gian Volpicelli

In this discussion, Gian Volpicelli, a journalist at Wired UK and author of "Cryptocurrency: How Digital Money Could Transform Finance," dives into the evolution of cryptocurrency since Bitcoin's inception. He explains how crypto operates as a decentralized financial system, contrasting it with fiat currencies. The conversation touches on the booming NFT market, the roll-out of Bitcoin as legal tender in countries like El Salvador, and the regulatory landscape, including China's crackdown on crypto. Finally, Gian speculates on crypto's future impact on global finance.

POLITICO reporter Gian Volpicelli discusses the fear of AI erasing European languages and cultures, exploring the competitiveness in the global AI landscape. Topics include concerns of English dominance, success of the French AI model Mistral, US-EU tech partnerships, and the cultural implications of AI on language diversity.