Even as crypto lost a battle over taxes in Congress this week, it felt like a victory, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.
The greenback's share of world reserves is dropping steadily. The euro, yuan and bitcoin are all in the running to pick up the slack.
Blockchain promises an immutable history of on-chain data. But the “ledger of record” is merely a new way to manufacture consent.
From hedging hyperinflation to lowering the cost of cross-border remittances, crypto can improve financial inclusion in Africa's largest economy.
If computers will continue to do more important things, we'll require those programs to be secure. Learning what not to do is one way there.
The infrastructure bill shows it is time for serious crypto activism. That means mapping out campaigns, says a professional campaigner.
There's a silver lining in Congress' efforts to impose a tax on crypto transactions: The U.S. finally accepts crypto is part of the economy.
Despite roadblocks, crypto is becoming increasingly popular in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
The Senate has failed to amend a provision that could cripple the U.S. cryptocurrency sector. But the game's not over yet.
The next wave of crypto adoption in the region is likely to come from citizens in unstable autocracies or those facing crushing inflation in countries like Iran and Lebanon.
Crypto is about to reshape the face of U.S. politics, as those with the most at stake learn they need to pay to protect their interests.
This infrastructure bill is just the beginning. Congress must answer to constituents, not to Crypto Twitter. What will make lawmakers spend political capital fighting for crypto?
One reason broken crypto rules passed the Senate today is that Republicans rejected another revenue source: the rich paying their fair share.
The visceral pushback to Sen. Rob Portman's reporting requirements isn't about avoiding taxes – it's about protecting digital liberties.
Gensler wants to follow in his predecessor's footsteps and treat the crypto industry as something to stifle rather than support.