Bio
I am a Finance PhD candidate at Henley Business School, University of Reading. Additionally, I am a Teaching and Research Fellow at the Institute for the Future, University of Nicosia. In the past, I served as a Research Lead at the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Athens University of Economics and Business and a Master's degree in Blockchain and Digital Currency (Fintech) from the University of Nicosia.
Research Interests
cryptocurrencies, market microstructure, political economy of finance
Publications
Dionysopoulos, L., & Urquhart, A., 2024. 10 years of stablecoins: Their impact, what we know, and future research directions. Economics Letters, 244, p.111939. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2024.111939.
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- This paper highlights the growth and importance of stablecoins since they were launched 10 years ago. We outline their impact on the cryptocurrency ecosystem as well as the financial system as a whole, while also summarising the main findings in the literature. Finally, we outline future research directions.
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- Stablecoins; Cryptocurrencies; Fintech; Future directions; Financial intermediaries
Dionysopoulos, L., Marra, M., & Urquhart, A., 2024. Central bank digital currencies: A critical review. International Review of Financial Analysis, 91, p.103031. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.irfa.2023.103031.
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- This critical literature survey offers a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects and implications of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as a rapidly evolving area of academic and policy research. We review in depth the key discussions around motivations for the introduction of CBDCs and their design (looking at options of availability, provision, access, and supporting infrastructure). In addition, we review studies and arguments laid out on the implications that the introduction of CBDC may have for monetary policy and financial stability. Finally, we identify sub-areas of CBDC research that need further investigation in future research.
- Keywords:
- Central bank digital currency; CBDC; Monetary policy; Financial stability; Blockchain
Working Papers
Dionysopoulos, L., Marra, M., & Urquhart, A., Forthcoming. Growth Drivers of FinTech Innovations: Evidence from Stablecoins. Working Paper, Available via email.
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Dionysopoulos, L., Marra, M., & Urquhart, A., Forthcoming. Flights to Digital Assets: Evidence from Conflict and Sanctioned Economies. Working Paper, Available via email.
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Dionysopoulos, L., Makridis, C., Forthcoming. Do Central Bank Digital Currencies Displace Stablecoins? Working Paper, Available via email.
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Dionysopoulos, L., Marra, M., & Urquhart, A., Forthcoming. Are L2s Parasitic to Ethereum? Working Paper, Available via email.
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