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From fiat to digital: Why bitcoin is the new Swiss bank for corporations

As trust in fiat currencies erodes, a growing number of companies are turning to Bitcoin—and even Ethereum and Solana—as part of a bold new treasury strategy, redefining how corporate finance views money, risk, and long-term value

Prof. Ilan Alon | 07.19.25

The AI-crypto mirage: Are we building a new digital divide?

Analysis: AI and cryptocurrency are often hailed as tools to democratize power and opportunity, but their promise is increasingly undermined by growing digital divides, opaque systems of control, and unequal access

Prof. Ilan Alon | 07.13.25

From hype to help: Making crypto work for real people

Analysis: The crypto revolution boasts cutting-edge tech, but it’s failing the real test: serving everyday users with simple, accessible financial tools

Prof. Ilan Alon | 07.05.25

What my students taught me about the future of crypto

While teaching a seminar on cryptoeconomics, I discovered that my students weren’t just learning—they were shaping the conversation; Their data-driven, trust-focused insights reveal that the future of crypto is not only decentralized, but deeply analytical, pragmatic, and surprisingly hopeful

Prof. Ilan Alon, Ariel University | 06.28.25

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China plays by its own rules — and the global economy pays the price

Opinion: This week, as yet another round of US-China trade talks collapsed into accusations, tariffs, and selective sanctions, I couldn't help but think: we are not just in a trade war; We are in a values war — and China is winning by not playing by the rules we thought everyone agreed to

Prof. Ilan Alon | 05.03.25

Web3 and the rise of the everyday entrepreneur

By decentralizing value creation, Web3 shifts power from tech giants to individuals, allowing users to earn from their data, attention and digital engagement; everyday online activities—like gaming, browsing and storing files—can now become income-generating opportunities

Prof. Ilan Alon | 03.29.25

El Salvador’s Bitcoin reversal: A necessary retreat or a missed opportunity?

Opinion: El Salvador is pulling back from its Bitcoin experiment under IMF pressure in return for a $1.4B loan; the move highlights the challenges of financial sovereignty in a system still dominated by traditional global institutions

Prof. Ilan Alon | 03.25.25

AI and blockchain: A symbiotic revolution in the digital age

The combination of AI and Blockchain represents a new frontier in the digital age—one where abundance meets scarcity, where intelligence meets trust and centralized becomes decentralized

Prof. Ilan Alon | 09.14.24

Religion or Politics? Unraveling the Arab-Israeli Conflict through Durkheim and Voltaire

Opinion: There is a need for pragmatic solutions that address the political and economic dimensions of the conflict but they must be developed with a keen awareness of the religious context in which they are being applied

Prof. Ilan Alon | 08.31.24

Trump 2.0: what a second Trump presidency would mean for the US and Israel

Analysis: Second Trump term could boost US economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation but risks rising debt, inflation and trade tensions; For Israel, expanding the Abraham Accords could enhance regional stability but might intensify tensions with Palestinians

Prof. Ilan Alon | 08.15.24

Israel’s Fitch credit downgrade: A call for strategic economic innovation and resilience

Opinion: Credit rating agency's decision reflects growing concerns over Israel's economic and political stability amid war; recommitting to sound economic policies and strategically addressing geopolitical risks could stabilize Israel’s credit profile and restore investor confidence

Prof. Ilan Alon | 08.15.24

Taiwan, the US and the looming shadow of China

Analysis: Through regular military training and joint exercises, enhancing the readiness and interoperability of Taiwanese forces, Washington ensures that the island nation remains a formidable opponent to China

Prof. Ilan Alon | 06.07.24

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