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About That 'Gary Gensler for Treasury Secretary' Story
20.8.2024
Top Democratic Donor Leaves Crypto Super PAC
20.8.2024
Ron Conway disagrees with spending $12 million to defeat Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown
Why DePIN Is Taking Off Now
19.8.2024
DePIN has existed for a few market cycles, with early successes in digital infrastructure networks like Helium and Golem. Now, half a decade later, it is taking off, as seen by a surge in product launches and new DePIN-dedicated funds. Outlier Ventures’ Jasper De Maere, asks: Why now?
What's Next in SEC v. Ripple?
16.8.2024
While the SEC case against Ripple was decided solidly in Ripple’s favor, the takeaways for the rest of the industry are limited
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Volatility and Market Conditions
15.8.2024
During times of uncertainty, the increased availability and accessibility of an investor’s portfolio can lead to reduced volatility and panic across all asset classes, including crypto-native tokens
Stablecoins Can Make the World a Safer Place. Regulators Should Encourage Them
15.8.2024
The global financial system will be better off if stablecoins are fully adopted and foreign exchange risk goes the way of the dinosaurs, says Christopher Perkins, president of CoinFund
Ghost Chains to Goldmines: How to Create Web3 Products That People Want
14.8.2024
The incentive structure of the current blockchain ecosystem works against useful innovation. CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan has some ideas to fix that
The Coming Financialization of Hashrate Markets
14.8.2024
Bitcoin hashrate, the computational power securing the Bitcoin network, is emerging as a unique commodity with intriguing investment potential, say Sadiq Jaffer, Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG UK, and Kunal Bhasin, partner for Digital Assets Center of Excellence, KPMG Canada
The Anatomy of a Meltdown (and Just BTFD)
14.8.2024
GSR’s Brian Rudick discusses the recent market meltdown, how towering bull tenets and fading risks could propel Bitcoin to $1m, and why the recent dip is a gift, all combining to make cryptocurrency’s risk-reward its most compelling in years
With Broadband Growth Stalling, Real World Assets Offer a Lifeline
13.8.2024
Althea CEO Deborah Simpier explains how “liquid infrastructure” can unlock connectivity for underserved populations around the world
What I Learned About Crypto’s Future From Basecamp and FWBFest
12.8.2024
Binji Pande, who works on partnerships at Optimism Unlimited and is contributor to The Optimism Collective, visits two summer retreats and returns with insights about how crypto can get greater user adoption
How a Bitcoin Reserve Could Slash the $35 Trillion US Debt
12.8.2024
As Bitcoin and cryptocurrency take center stage in the 2024 Presidential elections, Trump’s statement of creating a Bitcoin…
Crypto Needs to Radically Rethink Token Distribution
9.8.2024
The prevailing “low float, high FDV” model can generate significant initial interest in project but benefits tend to disintegrate in the long-term, says Lava Network's Ethan Luc
What the NYT and Washington Post Op-Eds Get Wrong About Crypto
9.8.2024
It’s long past time for critics to look past their biases and recognize the reality of the digital assets industry, say Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter
Careers in Crypto: 5 Insights for 2024
8.8.2024
In an overwhelming job market, leaning into personal networks and connections are more important than ever. Emily Landon, CEO of The Crypto Recruiters, outlines what is happening in the crypto job market and how you can position yourself or your company in 2024
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Lending
8.8.2024
Bitcoin’s emergence in collateral structures has the potential to revolutionize the lending landscape. Its ability to mitigate credit risk amid escalating uncertainties highlights its transformative power
Did Sanctioning Tornado Cash Work?
8.8.2024
Sanctions are an effort to throw the weight of the U.S. dollar around to tamp down on activities the U.S. government thinks may be harmful – like money laundering to fund terror groups or rogue nations. The New York Federal Reserve thinks they had a real effect in crypto
The Mortgage Industry Meets Digital Asset Capital Markets
7.8.2024
Tokenized private funds primed for adoption as the industry has seen with short-term liquidity products, says Peter Gaffney, vice president, business development & strategy at Blue Water Financial Technologies Services LLC
How DePIN Can Modernize Car Insurance
7.8.2024
Auto insurers take a blanket approach to setting premium prices, disadvantaging drivers with better records. DePINs can help individualize policies while keeping data secure, writes Hugo Feiler, CEO of Minima
Preparing for DeFi Regulation: The Role of Portable KYC
7.8.2024
As regulators scrutinize DeFi more closely, participants need to improve compliance around AML and KYC and make the process easier for customers, says Thomas Gentle, Compliance Officer, Quadrata