Opinion

Bitcoin

Financial Censorship Is a Thing. Bitcoin Fixes It

A recent campaign to blacklist a Russian news agency is the latest reminder that the world needs permissionless, neutral financial systems.

People  ·  30 April 2021
China

China Is Opting Out of US-Run Financial System

If the U.S. government doesn’t lead financial innovation, China will leapfrog it and control the world’s emerging monetary infrastructure.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2021
China

What China’s Blockchain Services Network Means for the World

While China invests heavily in blockchain technology, President Biden failed to mention the topic in his recent State of the Union.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 April 2021
Newsletters

The Node: Bring on the Bitcoin ETFs

Liquidity concerns in bitcoin markets are overblown. They're not a reason to reject bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 April 2021
Newsletters

The Node: Opening the Mental Health Closet

Working in the crypto industry comes with special challenges, especially during a pandemic and a long bull run.

People  ·  28 April 2021
DeFi

DeFi Will Decentralize the Enterprise

The real innovation of decentralized finance (DeFi) is decentralization, not finance, our columnist says.

Markets  ·  27 April 2021
Bitcoin

The Node: Bitcoin Is Real, Fictional Money

Ever wonder if bitcoin is real money? You're not alone.

People  ·  27 April 2021
Bitcoin

Time Is Running Out to Win the Blockchain Race

Tech and financial services companies might think they have plenty of time to develop a "blockchain strategy." If history is a guide, they don't, says EY's blockchain leader.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2021
Newsletters

Plutocracy Is Still Bad, Proposed EOS Overhaul Confirms

Hate to say I told you so...

News  ·  26 April 2021
Opinion

Self-Sovereign Identity, Five Years On

Five years ago, Christopher Allen wrote about "self-sovereign identity," a key principle for crypto and the web 3.0 community. Here he reflects on its impact.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2021
Coinbase

A Bridge Called Tether

A parable of risk assessment.

Business  ·  23 April 2021
Newsletters

Dogecoin and the New Meaning of Money

Dogecoin's popularity reflects big power shifts due to social media and twin financial crises. There's no more important story for the reimagination of money, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

Markets  ·  23 April 2021
Bitcoin

The Future of Money Is Unbundled

Money's three social functions – storing value, exchanging it and providing a unit of account – are unraveling, with dramatic implications, says EYQ's Insights Director.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2021
Newsletters

Bitcoiners Should Go Vegan to Save Bitcoin

Bitcoin has an ecological footprint and so does the carnivorous diet of many hardcore bitcoiners. Sacrifice meat to save the sacred cow.

People  ·  22 April 2021
CBDCs

CBDCs and Stablecoins: The Regulatory Battle to Come

As central bank digital currencies do battle with stablecoins, dollar-backed projects will have to work hard to ensure independence.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 April 2021