News

Why Did Virgil Griffith Plead Guilty?

The former Ethereum foundation developer pleaded guilty on Monday to advising North Korea on blockchain, reversing course in a pivotal legal case.

Business  ·  29 September 2021

Twitter’s New Crypto Features Are a BFD

The social network's new tip wallet and forthcoming NFT verification are game-changers - and a bulwark against attempts to co-opt a movement.

Business  ·  24 September 2021

Lessons From the Canadian Model for a Crypto ETF

Fred Pye, CEO of 3iQ Corp., joins Sheila Warren and Michael Casey for a walk through the journey to become the first Canadian investment fund manager to offer a public bitcoin investment fund.

Others  ·  24 September 2021

Is the Dollar Doomed?

Others  ·  23 September 2021

How Bitcoin Is More ESG-Friendly Than You’ve Heard

Many popular narratives about Bitcoin don't tell the full story.

Tech  ·  23 September 2021

Why NFTs Are So Appealing – And How Anyone Can Start Learning for Free

What’s truly exciting is the potential this technology brings – and where it could take us in the future.

Tech  ·  23 September 2021

What Is DeFi?

DeFi is short for "decentralized finance," an umbrella term for Ethereum and blockchain applications geared toward disrupting financial intermediaries.

Others  ·  22 September 2021

Fear Is Good (For Your Wallet)

Negative signals are sometimes dismissed as mere FUD. As the wider market gets choppy, a look at why being the right kind of afraid might save your bacon.

Markets  ·  21 September 2021

With Evergrande on the Brink, the ‘China Hustle’ Comes Home to Roost

Evergrande's troubles are just one part of a much larger problem in Chinese equities. A recent documentary breaks down the gory details.

Markets  ·  20 September 2021

Evergrande and China’s Looming Risk to Tether

Tether says it doesn't hold short-term debt from the struggling developer. But that doesn't mean Tether holders aren't at risk.

Markets  ·  17 September 2021

Speculation Is Good (for Crypto)

Velocity, passion, fearlessness: what powers the crypto surge and makes it different from previous tech booms.

Others  ·  17 September 2021

Ethereum’s Design Choices Are Inherently Political

Is Ethereum headed for an inevitable conflict between the interests of holders and users?

Others  ·  17 September 2021