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Money Reimagined: Hey Elon, Bitcoin Can Green the Grid

Decentralization of the energy system and the money system can go hand in hand, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 May 2021
PayPal

Venmo’s Censorship of Gaza Payments Makes Case for Neutral Platforms

Whatever the rights and wrongs of the Gaza conflict, platforms like Venmo shouldn't decide who gets paid or not. We need open systems like Bitcoin.

Tech  ·  20 May 2021
Bitcoin

Som Seif: ‘Rational’ for SEC to Approve Crypto ETFs

The founder of Purpose Investments, one of the first companies to offer bitcoin and ether ETFs in North America, chats ahead of Consensus 21.

Markets  ·  20 May 2021
Coinbase

What Coinbase’s Media Play Means for Crypto

Coinbase's apparent move into media is part of a trend of crypto companies developing their own content. Is this a good thing for the industry?

Business  ·  20 May 2021
Opinion

Time to Decide: Are You an Investor or a Gambler?

A crash isn't a great time to decide why you invested in the first place. But it's better late than never.

Markets  ·  19 May 2021
Opinion

Why Cathie Wood’s ARKK Is Still Betting on Coinbase

Champion growth investor Cathie Wood has had a tough year. But consistency of approach could be her secret weapon, says our columnist.

Markets  ·  18 May 2021
Newsletters

Dave Portnoy Just Wants to Have Fun

David Portnoy shilling SafeMoon is a synthesis of two huge investment trends this year: influencers and memes moving markets.

People  ·  18 May 2021
Opinion

Research Shows How SEC Actions Move Markets

Regulatory actions (and non-actions) have been important to crypto's development. How do the SEC's announcements shift prices?

Markets  ·  18 May 2021
India

India’s Developers Are Crypto’s Sleeping Giant

Regulatory uncertainty has held back India's 4.2 million-strong developer base from embracing blockchain tech, says our columnist.

Business  ·  18 May 2021
Opinion

Foundry’s Mike Colyer on US-China Mining Rivalry and Why Clean Bitcoin ‘Makes No Sense’

The New York miner says, "We're seeing a lot of hashrate start to come to the U.S." and many states have friendlier regulations these days.

Business  ·  18 May 2021
Bitcoin

Musk Learns the Hard Way: Crypto Doesn’t Need a Savior

Crypto doesn't like or want kings. Elon Musk is finding that out the hard way.

Business  ·  17 May 2021
Bitcoin

Bitcoiners’ Approach to the Climate Change Fight Isn’t Working – This Might

Crypto will cede the climate debate to others until it starts a new conversation.

People  ·  17 May 2021
Bitcoin

Elon Musk: Less Grifter, More Puppet Master

There is a fine line between dominating the cultural conversation and outright manipulation.

People  ·  17 May 2021
CBDCs

No Reason to Fear Central Bank Digital Currencies

Fears that CBDCs could cause financial instability and increase surveillance are misplaced, says our columnist.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 May 2021
CBDCs

A Central Bank Digital Currency Would Be Bad for the US

Calls to "catch" China on digital currency downplay the promise of open financial technology, says Circle's head of global policy.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 May 2021