How Web3’s ‘programmable commerce layer’ will transform the global economy

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Justin Banon, Co-Founder, Boson Protocol, Jason Potts, Professor of Economics, RMIT University, Sinclair Davidson The world economy is in the early stages of a profound transition from an industrial to a digital economy. The industrial revolution began in […]

What can China tell us about the future of social commerce and content?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Matthew Quinlan, Managing Director, Accenture Social commerce – purchases made via social media – is a huge industry in China, with sales projected to reach $363 billion in 2021. Brands who use social media influencers are reporting much […]

How data residency laws can harm privacy, commerce and innovation – and do little for national security

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lothar Determann, Partner, Baker McKenzie and Adjunct Professor, Free University Berlin; University of California, Hastings College of the Law; Lecturer, Berkeley School of Law In a world disrupted by COVID-19, policies which support international data transactions matter more […]

Commerce is on the cusp of radical change. Is your organization ready?

This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Sofia Martin, Editorial director, sparks & honey Activities traditionally associated with commerce are being disrupted and transformed by innovations that will redefine how we produce, distribute, market and consume products and services. Our analysis points to a […]

Should Europe be afraid of the developing world?

China and India are undoubtedly the two heavyweights of the developing world. On their foot-steps one can categorise also Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and some more countries of South East Asia. Yes, those are the tigers of growth, based on the iron willingness of their people to secure a more or less comfortable life, after […]