Tokyo College Event: “Money in the Age of Digital Assets”
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / Applying students / International students / Alumni / Companies / High school students / Technical college students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | May 28, 2026 14:00 — 15:00 |
| Location | Online |
| Venue | Zoom Webinar |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Zoom Webinar |
| Registration Period | April 28, 2026 — May 28, 2026 |
| Contact | tokyo.college.event@tc.u-tokyo.ac.jp Tokyo College collects personal information in order to provide you with the event URL and information about our current and future activities. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any third parties. |
Abstract
The rise of dollar-backed stablecoins has brought both domestic and international financial systems into question. Through clear and illustrative examples, this lecture introduces new technologies (like blockchain, multilateral algorithms, and encryption) and explores the potential for an international platform which supports multi-currency exchange and contracting.Program
LecturerRobert TOWNSEND (Invited Professor, Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo; Professor, Department of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Commentator
UEDA Kenichi
(Director, Center for Advanced Research in Finance (CARF); Professor, Graduate School of Economics and the Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo)
Moderator
OSHIMA Marie (Deputy Director, Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo)
