Business

Can Crypto Put a Price on Community?

With a new collection of NFT access keys, Crypto Packaged Goods promises mentorship and exclusive investment opportunities. Can you put a price tag on community?

Business  ·  30 September 2021

Why Did Virgil Griffith Plead Guilty?

The former Ethereum foundation developer pleaded guilty on Monday to advising North Korea on blockchain, reversing course in a pivotal legal case.

Business  ·  29 September 2021

Twitter’s New Crypto Features Are a BFD

The social network's new tip wallet and forthcoming NFT verification are game-changers - and a bulwark against attempts to co-opt a movement.

Business  ·  24 September 2021

How ‘World of Women’ Became a Celebrity NFT Phenom

“The mission of my art was always to showcase women, and put them in the spotlight, and bring more diversity into the space,” says Yam Karkai, who launched the NFTs with her partner Raphael Malavieille.

Business  ·  16 September 2021

How Media Fell for a Lucrative Lie About Walmart

News of Walmart accepting payment in Litecoin has been greatly exaggerated. The apparently successful pump-and-dump reflects the troubling incentives driving information in the digital age.

Business  ·  13 September 2021

Crypto Can Do Better Than ETFs

The founder of WallStreetBets says crypto-native tools like on-chain asset management and smart contracts are the next step for financial products.

Business  ·  10 September 2021

Bukele’s MS-13 Double Bind

The Salvadoran President's negotiations with gangs seem to have driven down murders - but they're also ammunition for skeptics of Bukele and his Bitcoin policies.

Business  ·  10 September 2021

Do NFTs’ Crazy Valuations Make Them Art? A Leading Collector Says No

Despite showing up at premier auction houses, NFTs still aren't really part of the art world. But the universe of galleries and tastemakers have been essential to art's excellent long-term investment performance.

Business  ·  9 September 2021

Coinbase Has Words for the SEC. Is It Listening?

Coinbase has received a surprise legal warning after months of engagement with securities regulators. Does SEC chief Gary Gensler really want dialogue with crypto companies, or is it all just lip service?

Business  ·  8 September 2021

A Dictionary for Degens

Business  ·  2 September 2021

India’s Crypto Startups Come of Age, Despite Uncertainty

Despite regulatory confusion, blockchain startups in India are finally garnering investor interest and gaining stability.

Business  ·  2 September 2021