Search
Looming Legal Issues and Transparency Questions Fail to Dent Tether’s Momentum
6.2.2021
Tether has never been more popular. A quick look at Coinmarketcap data underscores this point, with 24-hour trading volume in USDT (US dollar-denominated Tether) exceeding both Bitcoin and Ethereum combined. Users of the Legacy Stablecoin Show No Sign of Relenting A slow-rolling lawsuit brought...
Black Panther: Sins of the King Writer Geoff Thorne Wants to Ask the Tough Questions
4.2.2021
Though we’re still a long ways out from Ryan Coogler’s follow up to the first Black Panther movie and the recently-announced Wakanda series heading to Disney+, there’s quite a bit going on with T’Challa in the broader landscape of Marvel stories about mortals stepping up to the plate to become...
Elon Musk Just Asked Robinhood CEO These Questions – Here Are His Answers
1.2.2021
The Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has been grilled by the hottest name in crypto – the world’s richest man and Tesla supremo Elon Musk.
In a livestream on the Clubhouse app, Musk was given the chance to ask a series of questions to Tenev, Robinhood’s under-fire boss.
Musk wasted no time getting straight...
Questions About Tether Just Won’t Go Away. Does the Crypto Market Care?
26.1.2021
Is the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies inflated because the backing of tether may not be as strong as people think it is?
Should I Buy Bitcoin? — Switzerland’s Largest Bank UBS Provides Guidance on BTC Investing
25.1.2021
Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, has published guidance for clients about investing in bitcoin. The bank answers some important questions, such as whether one should buy bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and whether bitcoin can be used to diversify portfolios. ‘Should I buy’...
Former Canadian Prime Minister Mentions Bitcoin Alongside Gold as Alternative Reserve Currencies
20.1.2021
Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has mentioned bitcoin alongside gold as assets that can possibly act as alternative reserve currencies. However, the former premier still argues that despite the growing questions about the dollar’s reserve status, he does not see any real...
Sunday Comics: Any Questions?
16.1.2021
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.Read more
Ripple’s CEO Addresses Key Allegations by US SEC — Legal Response Coming Soon
9.1.2021
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has addressed some of the allegations made by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against his company. He focused on answering five questions on what he calls “unproven allegations” by the regulator. Garlinghouse Says There Is ‘Regulatory...
Ripple CEO answers 5 key questions about the SEC lawsuit
8.1.2021
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse has responded to some of the community’s concerns surrounding the SEC’s $1.3 billion lawsuit against the firm
8 Beginner Bitcoin Questions Answered
24.12.2020
I asked some friends who were Bitcoin noobies what they wanted to know about Bitcoin, and was ready with some answers. Here’s what we came up with. Common Questions about Bitcoin, Answered How does mining work? Mining is a key component of the Bitcoin system. It helps secure the network,...
It’s all relative.
10.12.2020
I remember sitting in the back seat of our family’s Subaru station wagon. I was six and this was long before child carseats were a thing. My dad was at the wheel and my mom played 20 Questions with me while we drove to some vacation spot I can’t even remember.
It was my mom’s turn...
How to Answer Your Family’s Bitcoin Questions This Thanksgiving
25.11.2020
With bitcoin in sight of its all-time high, your no-coiner family and friends are sure to be full of questions this holiday season. CoinDesk has the answers you need, courtesy of a few well-placed friends
6 Questions for Sheila Warren of the World Economic Forum
13.11.2020
"If we're not solving actual problems, what is the point of any of this?"
Comparing Static Site Generator Build Times
28.10.2020
There are so many static site generators (SSGs). It’s overwhelming trying to decide where to start. While an abundance of helpful articles may help wade through the (popular) options, they don’t magically make the decision easy.
I’ve been on a quest to help make that decision easier. A colleague...
Blockchain Bites: Ethereum Power Users, Composability Questions, Staking Solutions
14.10.2020
This special edition of Blockchain Bites covers everything you need to know from invest: ethereum economy and the news from elsewhere in the cryptoverse
The Potential Ripple Effects of Ethereum 2.0, Explained
10.10.2020
CoinDesk’s Christine Kim spoke to colleagues Michael J. Casey and Aaron Stanley about the most compelling and under-discussed topics about Ethereum 2.0 headlining next week’s conference
SEC Commissioner Peirce Weighs in Defi Token Regulation Debate: Panel Predicts Defi Will Self Correct in Twelve Months
9.10.2020
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner, Hester Peirce says while defi tokens carry some equity-like benefits, she believes that giving something away is distinct from selling something. As a result of this lack of clarity, Peirce says questions about the regulatory structure and how these...
Report: Europe’s new crypto regulations pose existential questions for DeFi
6.10.2020
Decentralized finance “may prove difficult to subject to regulatory requirements,” a regulatory adviser says
Why Do Bankers Behave So Badly? They Make Too Much Money To Ask Questions
27.9.2020
Mark Crosby, Associate Professor, Director of Bachelor of International Business Program at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.
Over the past 16 months journalists have been scouring through more than 2,000 Suspicious Activity Reports originally sent by banks to the United States...
OCC’s First Issued Guidance for Stablecoins Brings More Questions
25.9.2020
For some, the OCC's recent stablecoin guidance, while helpful, raises as many issues as it clarifies