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State of Crypto: NYDFS Hackathon Is ‘Testament’ to Crypto’s Growth

NYDFS held a two-week event with crypto industry participants to evaluate ways of upgrading its data collection tools and practices.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2021
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Crypto Long & Short: What NFT ‘Markets for Emotion’ Say About Tech Business Models

NFTs may be frothy right now, but they reveal a new type of price discovery for a new type of value, which could change business models.

Markets  ·  14 March 2021
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Money Reimagined: Why Quantitative Easing Is Here to Stay

The U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, usually seen as a source of American might, is now hindering the Federal Reserve’s monetary sovereignty.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2021
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Valid Points: Why Ether Doesn’t Need a Supply Cap to Hedge Against Inflation

Contrary to popular opinion, ether’s unlimited coin supply does not disqualify its use case as a store of value.

Tech  ·  10 March 2021
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The Node: The Problem of Authenticity in NFT Art

“This work does require a context. It's not just the blockchain," Foundation's CEO said.

People  ·  9 March 2021
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State of Crypto: It’s Time to Talk About NFTs and Intellectual Property Law

NFTs are all the rage right now, but buyers and sellers should be aware of the different regulatory frameworks that might govern these assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2021
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OG Status in Crypto Is a Liability

Tenure in crypto yields more respect than it should.

Business  ·  8 March 2021
Ether

Crypto Long & Short: Is ETH Coming to Corporate Balance Sheets?

Yes, but ether isn't replacing bitcoin as a reserve asset – it belongs elsewhere.

Business  ·  7 March 2021
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Money Reimagined: Crypto Speculation Is a Feature, Not a Bug

Speculation is the basis of American capitalism and it's driving, not hindering, the development of a crypto-based economy.

Markets  ·  5 March 2021
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State of Crypto: How SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Differ From Predecessor Jay Clayton

Gary Gensler will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to lead the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2021
Exchanges

Crypto Long & Short: How Coinbase Going Public Is Reshaping Trust in Markets

The data divulged in Coinbase’s long-awaited S-1 filing is eye-opening. But it’s what the document means for the crypto markets of today and the capital markets of tomorrow that is more meaningful.

Markets  ·  28 February 2021
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From the latest crypto market movements to thought-provoking commentary, CoinDesk’s Newsletters bring the future of money to your inbox.

News  ·  28 February 2021
Coinbase

Blockchain Bites: Coinbase’s Competition, Bitcoin ETF Inflows Slow

Coinbase's SEC filing provides insight into crypto's increasingly competitive arena.

News  ·  26 February 2021
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Blockchain Bites: Coinbase’s Impressive Numbers

Coinbase's S-1 proves that this really is an institution-led bitcoin rally. Plus: DeFi has big ideas for NFTs.

Markets  ·  25 February 2021
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MicroStrategy, Square Bought Bitcoin High, Then the Price Fell

Some think bitcoin is too volatile to be a popular treasury reserve asset. MicroStrategy and Square seem to be in it for the long haul.

News  ·  24 February 2021