Opinion

Opinion

US Supreme Court’s Computer Fraud Ruling Has Big Implications for Crypto

The case, which turns on how to interpret the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, could set precedents for crypto in the years ahead.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2020
COVID-19

An Indonesian Chef and the Remittance Industry’s $554B Problem

When the coronavirus forced Chef Bagus to conduct his cooking classes online, he needed a good payment system. There wasn't one, but his customers helped find a workaround.

Business  ·  13 June 2020
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: The Fed, Hertz, a Bonkers Stock Market and why ICOs Still Matter

Illogical stock movements demonstrate the need for new ways to allocate capital. Yes, it's time to talk about token offerings once more.

Markets  ·  12 June 2020
Opinion

Bitcoin Doesn’t Take Sides: Why Apolitical Solutions Are the Internet’s Future

Companies that take political stances are in a never-ending war with public opinion. Bitcoin doesn’t take sides and that's why it wins, says our columnist.

People  ·  10 June 2020
Opinion

The Crypto Community Needs to Stand Up and Fight Racism

While the CEOs of Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase show solidarity with Black Lives Matter, crypto's big names have often been silent.

People  ·  10 June 2020
Opinion

Your Property Rights Should Extend to Social Media

It's time for internet users to assert their rights as content owners, rather than giving up free material to platforms like Google and Facebook, says our columnist.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2020
Opinion

What Fintech Can Learn From Elon Musk and SpaceX

A decade ago, few people believed Elon Musk could pull off a manned space launch, just as skepticism surrounds fintech and crypto today. What can the financial industry learn from SpaceX, asks ConsenSys' Lex Sokolin.

Tech  ·  8 June 2020
Libra

How a Fatal Weakness Forced Libra to Capitulate

While Bitcoin created an alternative financial system independent of government, Libra’s architecture depends on the existing fiat currency system – and on the whims of the governments that control it.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 June 2020
Opinion

Bitcoin Is a Big Opportunity for Investors in the Debt-Fueled Roaring Twenties

With interest rates for government debt near zero, or negative, the fixed income asset class has disappeared. The investment case for Bitcoin just gets stronger.

Markets  ·  1 June 2020
Opinion

Why Family Offices Should Consider Digital Assets for Their Portfolios

While institutional capital remains on the digital assets sidelines, family offices have shown willingness to diversify into crypto, says Constantin Kogan of BitBull Capital.

Markets  ·  31 May 2020
CBDC

Stablecoins Are the Bridge From Central Banks to Consumer Payments

Stablecoins can mediate between central bank digital currencies and the consumer payments universe, says Sila's Alex Lipton.

Markets  ·  30 May 2020
Opinion

To Get Serious About Decentralization, We Need to Measure It

Blockchains aim to democratize influence and control, broadening access to capital and data. But we lack metrics to whether projects achieve decentralization.

Business  ·  29 May 2020
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: What CoinDesk’s Style Debate Says About Crypto as Public Tech

Blockchains are flexible new forms of public infrastructure, says Michael Casey. Plus: with China rushing in, Africa is a prime battleground for the future of money.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 May 2020
Contact Tracing

How Contact Tracing Can Be Effective While Guarding Privacy

A member of the Hyperledger Identity Working Group on how we can keep track of COVID-19 without giving up our digital rights.

Tech  ·  28 May 2020
Goldman Sachs

What Goldman Gets Wrong About Bitcoin (From Someone Who Used to Work There)

Goldman's bitcoin research is wrong in key respects. But, as with J.K Rowling, the fault may lie with bitcoiners for not communicating clearly, says an ex-GS staffer.

Business  ·  28 May 2020