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Fat Protocols Are Out, Fat Apps Are In
13.7.2025
Last week, markets took a breather from headline-driven volatility, while institutional bitcoin accumulation continued. Meanwhile, tokenized equities made their debut, and a broader reckoning is underway as investors question the Fat Protocol thesis. This editorial is from last week’s edition...
While the West Chases Memecoins and ETFs, Africa is Building Blockchain Resilience
13.7.2025
In Western Europe and North America, decentralised finance, referred to in common terms as DeFi, is largely seen through the lens of investment. The following guest post/opinion editorial was written by Kamal Youssefi, President of The Hashgraph Association. How Blockchain Can Replace Broken...
No, the NSA Did Not Invent Bitcoin
12.7.2025
There is no credible evidence that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) created Bitcoin, and comparisons between Bitcoin’s white paper and a 1996 NSA paper on electronic cash are extremely misleading at best. No Smoking Gun: The NSA’s 1996 Paper Is Not Bitcoin, and It’s Not Even Close Conspiracy...
Latam Insights Encore: A BRICS Currency Is Coming, Sooner or Later
8.7.2025
Even with the opposition of the Trump Administration, the issuance of a BRICS currency, even if it is used only for trade purposes, seems unavoidable as the bloc continues to grow to become a world power rivaling the Group of Seven (G7). Latam Insights Encore: A BRICS Currency Is Unavoidable While...
Inside Trezor Academy: What We’ve Learned from Teaching 1,500+ Students
7.7.2025
Op-Ed by Josef, Trezor Academy Lead Around the world, millions of people lack access to trusted financial systems. In regions where inflation is rampant or banking infrastructure is absent, the promise of bitcoin is not theoretical — it’s practical. But the tools and knowledge needed to...
Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia’s Crypto Affair Is Unavoidable: Here’s Why
1.7.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the ongoing crisis in Bolivia is configured to stimulate the growth of crypto adoption, even from the government side. Latam Insights Encore:...
The Future of Crypto Security: Why True Self-Custody Is Essential – Insights from Andrey Lazutkin, CTO of Tangem
27.6.2025
By Andrey Lazutkin, CTO of Tangem In the past decade, cryptocurrency has grown into a trillion-dollar asset class—but this rapid adoption has exposed a critical vulnerability: how users secure their assets. Despite the crypto industry’s promise of financial freedom through self-custody, billions...
We Are About to Enter the Golden Age of Crypto
24.6.2025
Regulation breeds stability, and stability fuels capital flows. With the GENIUS Act passing the Senate last week, Washington has sent its strongest signal yet: crypto is now an American priority. Crypto Has Clarity Now On Tuesday evening last week, the United States Senate passed the GENIUS...
Latam Insights Encore: Milei’s Dollar Gambit Pays off, Argentina to Enter Global Market
23.6.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how President Javier Milei’s actions have paid off, enabling the country to reduce its inflation levels to their lowest point in five years....
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Anti-Crypto Tax Stance Will Spark an Underground Movement
16.6.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the Brazilian government’s intentions to tax all crypto holders will likely cause users to go underground. Latam Insights Encore:...
Macro Takes Over, Bitcoin Takes a Breather
16.6.2025
Last week, while headlines screamed of nuclear escalation, trade ruptures, and political drama, Bitcoin held its ground with only a minor pullback. Bitcoin Holds Steady as Macro Heats Up Bitcoin traded up early last week before fading to finish roughly 3.5 % lower than last Friday. Bitcoin...
Corporate Stablecoins: A New Frontier or a Step Toward Centralization?
14.6.2025
Stablecoins were built as a bridge between fiat currency and the crypto economy. And for a while, that bridge held. The Stablecoin Power Shift Tether’s USDT became the dominant trading pair across most exchanges, despite years of scrutiny over whether its reserves are truly backed 1:1 by U.S....
Latam Insights Encore: The TACO Realization Destroys Trump’s Tariff Threat Credibility
9.6.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how Latam is changing its position on Trump’s tariff threats, given his trend of backing away from enacting these measures. Latam Insights...
Bitcoin Maximalism is Dead, Long Live Bitcoin Pragmatism
8.6.2025
The Bitcoin of yesteryear is gone. In its place is a sprawling, sometimes absurd, sometimes inspiring ecosystem. Call it pragmatism. Call it growth. Just don’t call it maximalist. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to...
Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia’s New Anti-Crypto Decision Will Backfire… In Time
2.6.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the recent crypto ban in Bolivia, pertaining to the use of crypto for energy imports, could backfire in the future. Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia...
Did You Order Price Discovery?
1.6.2025
Last week bitcoin hit a new all-time high on Bitcoin Pizza Day. Euphoria ensued, but despite the party atmosphere online, key metrics suggest the exuberant feelings may be grounded in more than just vibes. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to...
Crypto op-eds: How opinions can shape Web3 thought and policy
30.5.2025
In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, experts break down how crypto op-eds are influencing public perception, policy and the future of Web3 storytelling
Crypto op-eds: How opinions can shape Web3 thought and policy
30.5.2025
In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, experts break down how crypto op-eds are influencing public perception, policy and the future of Web3 storytelling
Latam Insights Encore: Colombia’s Toughest Battle: Introducing a CBDC
27.5.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how Colombia faces a difficult task in introducing a CBDC to modernize the financial system in a country where cash is still king. Latam Insights...
BTC Ranged, Alts Ripped, and Coinbase’s Rollercoaster Ride
25.5.2025
Last week, while bitcoin ranged in place, Ethereum soared, Coinbase announced great and terrible news, and a Chinese firm released BTC acquisition plans. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second...