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State of Crypto: Congress Is Holding 3 Hearings Today, Here’s What to Expect

Congress is holding three simultaneous hearings around cryptocurrencies today – and they're all on different types of use cases.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 2021
Ethereum

Crypto Long & Short: Why Ethereum’s ‘London’ Upgrade Matters

Plus: The risks and rewards of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559.

Markets  ·  25 July 2021
Europe

The Node: Europe’s Hidden Agenda on Crypto Wallets

Although Europe isn't banning anonymous crypto wallets, proposed rule changes could hurt the crypto industry. It's time to fight back.

Opinion  ·  23 July 2021
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: Regulate Stablecoins, Don’t Smother Them

Haste is not conducive to the kind of nuanced regulatory approach needed for this fast-growing class of cryptos. Nor is scaremongering about “bank runs.”

Opinion  ·  23 July 2021
Bitcoin

Can This Network Theory Predict if Bitcoin Is Undervalued?

Analysts have looked at the predictive power of Metcalfe's Law to determine the value of the Bitcoin network.

Opinion  ·  22 July 2021
DeFi

DeFi Isn’t Better Than TradFi if People Can’t Use It

Geo-fencing and other user restrictions are like “no access” signs around platforms and protocols that were built for financial inclusion.

Opinion  ·  20 July 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: Stablecoin Rules Are Coming

Regulatory authorities are talking about stablecoins more and more, but it remains to be seen what they’ll actually implement.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 July 2021
DeFi

Everything Moves Fast in DeFi, Even Political Action

The controversial DeFi Education Fund will pay off for the whole industry.

Opinion  ·  19 July 2021
Bitcoin

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto Needs More Than VC Interest

Plus: Correcting misconceptions about institutional interest in crypto, and why Circle going public may bring greater regulatory clarity in the U.S. for stablecoins.

Markets  ·  18 July 2021
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: Why the World Still Needs Uncensorable Marketplaces

As commerce moves online, transactions are increasingly subject to vetoes by middlemen who impose their values. Innocent people need alternatives.

Opinion  ·  16 July 2021
Newsletters

Bitcoin Is Already Incentivizing Renewable Energy

Compass Mining is just the latest firm to show how bitcoin's economic incentives could spur a greener grid.

Opinion  ·  14 July 2021
Ethereum Mining

Valid Points: The Problem With MEV on Ethereum

Will the transition to proof-of-stake come soon enough?

Tech  ·  14 July 2021
Newsletters

Don’t Blame Bitcoin for Ransomware

Any organization that relies on computers may be vulnerable to digital extortion. But the threat isn’t always clear. Industry expert Marcus Hutchins weighs in.

Opinion  ·  13 July 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: Binance Is Firmly in the Regulatory Crosshairs

World regulators have announced warnings around Binance, drawing attention to the exchange's operations and hinting at future actions.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2021