Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

New courses at MIT Sloan include ‘Pursuing happiness’

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Before it’s in the boardroom, it’s on the syllabus at MIT Sloan — including a new course on pursuing a meaningful life.

Sep 27, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Digital Economy

5 elements of a successful digital platform

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Web3, artificial intelligence, 5G, and blockchain are significant catalysts for change at Fidelity, says president of personal investing Joanna Rotenberg.

Aug 9, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Financial Markets

Retail investors lose big in options markets, research shows

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Retail investors are playing an outsized role in options markets. New research sheds light on how their behavior affects prices — and how much investors stand to lose.

Aug 4, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Finance

Decentralized finance: 4 challenges to consider

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With its open access and anonymous nature, DeFi aims to revolutionize financial institutions. But governance and tax enforcement issues loom large.

Jul 11, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Technology

The unexpected ripple effects of ‘regtech’

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Firms invest in compliance technology to monitor risk and respond to new regulations. Research shows they also make complementary buys in other technologies.

Mar 8, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk’s Michael Casey touts ‘a new crypto civilization’

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Decentralized finance is on its way, the podcast host and crypto journalist says — that is, if regulators don’t overreach.

Nov 3, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Cryptocurrency

New data delves into Bitcoin’s inner workings

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Analysis of the blockchain ecosystem sheds new light on Bitcoin behaviors, using the most complete Bitcoin data set to date.

Oct 14, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Platform Strategy

What’s next for B2B platforms

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A look at how platforms are changing heavy industry, finance, health care, and e-commerce.

Jul 28, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Fintech

4 ways to boost blockchain in consumer finance

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Executives from Ripple, Coinbase, and other cryptocurrency companies offer 4 ideas to promote consumer adoption of blockchain finance technology.

Apr 27, 2021
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning, explained

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Machine learning is a powerful form of artificial intelligence that is affecting every industry. Here’s what you need to know about its potential and limitations and how it’s being used.

Apr 21, 2021
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