Lorena NessiLorena Nessi , Ph.D., specializes in digital technology, cryptocurrency and blockchain. With a background in international relations and digital communication, she examines how emerging technologies reshape financial systems, regulation and geopolitial dynamics. She covers crypto markets, stablecoin policy, decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and regulatory developments. She serves as Researcher and Op-Ed Editor at CCN.com, where she leads opinion strategy, commissions expert commentary, and produces in-depth analysis on digital finance, blockchain innovation, and global policy. Her work emphasizes evidence-based reporting and regulatory clarity. Dr. Nessi is also a lecturer at Fairleigh Dickinson University, teaching social media and digital culture. Her research focuses on platform governance, digital ecosystems, technological disruption, and the societal impact of decentralized systems. Read More Read Less