2018 Review

Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Tick Problem (Getting Screwed on Crypto Exchanges)

A penny not mean much to you, but for crypto exchange traders it's a big deal.

Markets  ·  20 December 2018
Dapps

A Middle Way Forward for Blockchain

"Not too little. Not too much. Just right.” Chromaway's CEO gives his take on why the Swedish saying may be key to unlocking blockchain's potential.

Business  ·  20 December 2018
Ethereum

The Herd and the HODLers: Recovering from Crypto’s Two-Year False Start

Cryptocurrency industry observer David Nage thinks we're in the Friendster/Myspace error of blockchain, but that Facebook isn't too far away.

Business  ·  19 December 2018
Wall Street

Institutional Crypto and a New Generation of Wall Street Leaders

The crypto space is shifting rapidly with new innovations – but the industry still faces a number of urgent questions, says angel investor Donna Redel.

Business  ·  18 December 2018
Governance

Humans on the Blockchain: Why Crypto Is the Best Defense Against AI Overlords

The strategic use of blockchains will be essential in enabling humans to become meaningful long-term stakeholders in the future of governance, argues entrepreneur Santiago Siri.

Business  ·  18 December 2018
Regulation

When the Tide Goes Out: Big Questions for Crypto in 2019

After this year’s wild market ride and many failed projects, what might cryptocurrency mean for money and finance in 2019 and beyond?

Policy & regulation  ·  17 December 2018
Bitcoin

The Intrinsic Value of Crypto (What the Bubble Hasn’t Changed)

The crypto bubble hasn't altered the intrinsic value of crypto assets – but it should change our outlook on how they will evolve.

Markets  ·  16 December 2018
Startups

Crypto is for Activists: Why We Need More Cypherpunks, Not Cypherposers

Bitcoin is activism, not a get rich quick scheme or a startup platform, says Lamassu's Zach Harvey.

Business  ·  15 December 2018
ICOs

Violent Delights Lead to Violent Ends: Rebuilding After the Crypto Crash

While emerging assets are always turbulent, 2018 has been an especially violent year for the crypto markets. Lessons need to be learned.

Business  ·  14 December 2018
ICOs

Crypto 2018 Was a Tale Told By An Idiot – But It Doesn’t Have to Signify Nothing

Culturally broken? A frustrated crypto entrepreneur argues 2018 was a money grab filled with broken promises.

Markets  ·  13 December 2018
Regulation

Romper Room to White Linen: Saying Goodbye to Crypto’s Infant Anarchy

As the crypto markets have matured, they've seen increasing acceptance with traditional finance and regulators, but there's still a way to go.

Business  ·  12 December 2018
Regulation

The Future of ICOs: In the Hands of Regulators or Innovators?

What is the future of initial coin offerings? One of the movements early leaders suggests the market might be at a tipping point.

Business  ·  12 December 2018