Opinion

Bitcoin Transactions

Enterprise Blockchain Doesn’t Work Because It’s About the Real World

Recording bitcoin transactions on a blockchain is fundamentally "more accurate" than using a blockchain for, say, birth certificates.

Markets  ·  31 March 2021
Opinion

Forget GIFs, NFTs Are Essential Infrastructure

NFTs provide one of the best tools ever invented for making the most of scarce resources, says EY's blockchain leader.

People  ·  31 March 2021
Newsletters

Crypto Hype Cycles and You

Bitcoin progresses through boom and bust cycles but always finds a new level of support. That may be true for its price and the people here today.

People  ·  31 March 2021
Newsletters

Indians Want Bitcoin Despite Government Stance

Bitcoin has a tendency to show up the weakness of governments in the face of technology. This is nowhere more true than in India.

People  ·  30 March 2021
DeFi

Don’t Follow the Suits, Follow the Weirdos

The big wins in crypto are going to come from the punks, hippies and contrarians. In this very bullish season, don't be enraptured by the “grownups.”

People  ·  29 March 2021
Opinion

You’re a Lemon if You Buy a Tesla With Bitcoin

Should you purchase a car with bitcoin and then need a refund, the manufacturer has some special terms and conditions.

Business  ·  29 March 2021
BlockFi

Does BlockFi’s Risk Justify the Reward?

Despite the company’s strong business model and experienced leaders, there are significant risks customers need to understand.

Markets  ·  29 March 2021
Newsletters

Elon Musk’s Bitcoin Marketing Coup

By embracing bitcoiners, Tesla is likely to make more sales among that crowd even if they pay in fiat. Any extra BTC the carmaker gets is gravy.

People  ·  26 March 2021
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: NFTs Can Learn From DeFi’s Growth

Once the frenzy around NFTs subsides, the category will need new ways to grow. DeFi is one promising avenue, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

Business  ·  26 March 2021
FATF

Crypto Must Apply Safety Lessons of the Existing Financial System

Governments have "very little incentive" to change money laundering rules to accommodate crypto, says the long-time head of the FATF.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2021
Newsletters

The Node: Bitcoin Is ‘Armageddon Insurance’?

What would it take for governments to add bitcoin to their balance sheets? Here's what one expert thinks.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2021
Opinion

The Real Problem With Crypto

While boomers lay down ever more debt, millennials (and younger) have started looking for an exit door. How will governments respond?

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2021
Newsletters

The Node: Beeple Sold Out. So What?

Crypto could do with a little less tribalism.

People  ·  24 March 2021
Opinion

MMT, Crypto and the New Nature of Money

It is ironic that quantitative easing is reinforcing Bitcoin when it was born in opposition to a policy of scarcity, says Arcane Research's Sofia Blikstad.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 March 2021
DeFi

DeFi Should Look Beyond Tech Hubs for Growth

For DeFi to become a consumer-led phenomenon, it needs to stop focusing on places that already have good banking solutions.

Tech  ·  24 March 2021