Features

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
Ethereum

MultiChain Releases 2.0 Beta, Adds SAP and HCL as Partners

Enterprise blockchain framework MultiChain is beefing up its partner list as it starts to roll out the next version of its software.

Business  ·  19 December 2018
Bitcoin

Venezuela Isn’t the Crypto Use Case You Want It to Be

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts love to talk about Venezuelan users as an example of bitcoin's subversive potential – but the reality is more complex.

Markets  ·  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
Brazil

This Brazilian Bank Is Using Ethereum to Issue a Stablecoin

The Brazilian National Social Development Bank is to pilot a stablecoin based on ethereum to combat corruption.

Business  ·  17 December 2018
IPOs

Hong Kong Exchange ‘Hesitant’ to Approve Bitmain IPO, Says Source

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is reluctant to approve the IPO applications of Chinese bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers, according to a person involved in the talks.

Business  ·  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
Bitcoin SV

Exchanges, Startups Pick Sides After the Bitcoin Cash ‘Hash War’

The so-called "hash war" over the future of bitcoin cash is over and it's up to market forces to decide the fate of its two rival cryptocurrencies.

Tech  ·  16 December 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase and the Awkwardness of Growing Up

Coinbase's reveal of 31 tokens it's considering listing sparked a flurry of controversy. The strategy makes business sense, but the communication raises questions.

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
Bitcoin

When There’s Blood in the Street (Why It’s Not Quite Time to Be Long Crypto)

A long-time crypto fund manager takes a look at bitcoin's historical tops and bottoms, and what that might say about the current price.

Markets  ·  15 December 2018
Bitcoin

Sephora Shoppers Are Getting Their First Bitcoin Using Crypto Startup Lolli

Sephora has joined the list of retailers at which shoppers can earn bitcoin rewards via the Lolli app.

Business  ·  14 December 2018
Exchanges

SeedCX Exchange Is Barring Employees from Crypto Trading

Seed CX has one of the crypto industry’s strictest policies on employee trading. In a word: Don’t.

Business  ·  14 December 2018