Opinion

Nigeria

Nigeria’s Crypto Ban Fuels Mistrust in Government

A central bank ban on crypto transactions is at odds with the government's goal to build a digital economy around blockchain technology.

Business  ·  22 February 2021
Opinion

How to Win a Bitcoin Street Fight (Without Mortal Combat)

Is Bitcoin a tradable asset or a new monetary system? And can you really honestly argue for both uses simultaneously?

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2021
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: Tucker Carlson Is Right About Financial Privacy

Say what you will about the Fox News host, but he deserves credit for highlighting Bank of America’s transaction snooping, writes Marc Hochstein.

Business  ·  19 February 2021
Stablecoins

What Happens if All Stablecoin Users Have to Be Identified?

If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 February 2021
Opinion

No, Bitcoin Is Nothing Like the South Sea Bubble

Those who compare bitcoin to the great bubbles of the past need to check the historical books. This moment is very different.

Business  ·  18 February 2021
Dogecoin

Why We Should Take Dogecoin Seriously

Dogecoin's rise reflects the power of collective belief and a longing for a more ideal form of crypto.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 February 2021
DeFi

How to Bring Off-Chain Assets to DeFi

Institutions are interested in DeFi for off-chain assets, such as real estate. Here, from our columnist, are some issues they might consider.

Markets  ·  17 February 2021
Federal Reserve

Why the US Needs Bitcoin

Elon Musk and other VIPs have endorsed it. Here's why the Federal Reserve should seriously consider BTC for its balance sheet.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 February 2021
Ethereum

Taking Stock of How Far Crypto Has Come

Crypto has financial, technological and human capital. But for now it lacks a compelling mainstream narrative, says a European VC.

Business  ·  16 February 2021
Real Estate

Here Comes the Virtual Real Estate Boom

With NFTs taking off and the real real estate market buffeted by COVID-19, virtual worlds like Decentraland could be well placed to capitalize.

Business  ·  16 February 2021
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: Musk Masters the Attention Economy

Bitcoin's recent surge shows the power of celebrity and how, like it or not, influencers create value in the modern economy.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2021
Opinion

Building Black Wealth With Satoshis and Cash App

For decades, the financial system has been rigged against Blacks. Today, there is an alternative that removes barriers to wealth creation.

People  ·  11 February 2021
Stablecoins

Banks Likely to Adopt Stablecoins Cautiously Despite Guidance

Banks face a stablecoin conundrum: Build their own projects, with all the overhead that implies, or work with well-placed existing providers.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 February 2021
Opinion

‘Market Battleship’: Why It’s Rigged and How DeFi Can Help

Individual investors, even when operating in a swarm, are destined to lose. How do I know? I helped design the game.

Markets  ·  10 February 2021
Opinion

How Traditional Exchanges Are Boosting Crypto Adoption

With ETPs, indices and derivatives, exchanges have started meeting demand for regulated crypto products, explains Kaiko's head of research.

Markets  ·  10 February 2021