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Don’t Blame Bitcoin for Ransomware

Any organization that relies on computers may be vulnerable to digital extortion. But the threat isn’t always clear. Industry expert Marcus Hutchins weighs in.

Opinion  ·  13 July 2021
EOS

The Bear Case for Bullish Is Spelled E-O-S

Bullish is a proposed crypto exchange seeking a $9 billion SPAC debut. Its design could benefit the founders at the expense of users.

Opinion  ·  12 July 2021
Governance

Condo Management Meets Decentralized Governance

The Surfside condo collapse was an institutional and communal failure. Blockchain could increase trust in managerial decisions.

Opinion  ·  12 July 2021
Newsletters

We Should Sign On to the Web, Not to Websites

You are you everywhere offline. You should be able to be you everywhere online, too.

Opinion  ·  12 July 2021
USDC

What Investors Need to Know About Circle’s Listing

Ahead of the crypto firm's public market debut via SPAC, here are the key considerations for potential investors, according to our columnist.

Opinion  ·  9 July 2021
Newsletters

Money Reimagined: Inflation Is Here? Always Has Been

The Consumer Price Index has given Americans a falsely comforting perception of reality. When even this metric jumps 5%, we’d better hope it’s a glitch.

Opinion  ·  9 July 2021
Opinion

Ethereum’s Political Philosophy Explained

Conceptions of Bitcoin's political philosophy are well known. Paul Ennis examines what ideology animates Ethereum.

Opinion  ·  9 July 2021
Opinion

Debasing the Currency: Putting Crypto in Context

Introducing a new series exploring the philosophical limits of cryptocurrency.

Opinion  ·  9 July 2021
Opinion

You Might Benefit From Crypto Therapy

Whether in the red or black, trading crypto could lead to compulsive behaviors, anxiety and depression.

Opinion  ·  8 July 2021
DeFi

Regulators Everywhere Should Follow Wyoming’s DAO Law

Wyoming's world-first law on DAOs is the start of recognizing these legal entities worldwide, says a lawyer specializing in such arrangements.

Opinion  ·  8 July 2021
China

An Alternative Theory for China’s Tech Crackdown

China's leaders say it's about all cybersecurity, but some observers see financial control as the larger goal.

Opinion  ·  8 July 2021
Bitcoin

Elizabeth Warren’s Bitcoin Blind Spot

Progressives should step outside of their comfort zone and explore the possibilities offered by this new technology, says a progressive.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 July 2021
Newsletters

Crypto Has a Marketing Issue

There’s a troubling cultural trend around cryptocurrency, one that encourages retail investors to “ape into” the market in search of riches.

Opinion  ·  8 July 2021
Regulation

The Case for Collaborating on Crypto Regulations

An OpenVASP board member looks to Switzerland as a model for self-regulatory action for crypto.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 July 2021
Opinion

Eric Adams, Mayor of All the Bitcoins

New York City's likely next leader says he wants the city to be a BTC hub. Here's how he might actually do that.

Opinion  ·  7 July 2021