Benjamin Schiller

Benjamin Schiller is CoinDesk's managing editor for features and opinion. Previously, he was editor-in-chief at BREAKER Magazine and a staff writer at Fast Company. He holds some ETH, BTC and LINK.

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Opinion

The Risks of Overbuilding Crypto Infrastructure

Unlike previous eras of the internet, Web3 infrastructure has far outpaced applications development. Jesus Rodriguez explains why that could be a problem.

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Opinion

Fed Rate Cut Guidance Will Exceed Wall Street’s Bearish Outlook

The cost of borrowing money will likely continue to drop, underpinning riskier assets like bitcoin, says Scott Garliss.

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Opinion

Decentralization Is Why We Fight for Crypto

Digital asset laws should enshrine decentralization standards, helping to guard against volatility, scams and casino culture, says a16z’s Miles Jennings.

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Opinion

Haliey Welch’s $HAWK Shows Why We Need Better Standards for Memecoins

The saga of Hawk Tuah’s memecoin testifies to the need for governance and transparency in Web3, Azeem Khan says. It’s up to the industry to provide it.

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Opinion

Memecoins Are Not Easy Money

They take money, talent and teamwork. Here’s how to make one a success.

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Tech

Shayne Coplan: He Took Prediction Markets Mainstream

In so doing, Polymarket's founder demonstrated a real-world consumer use case for crypto, earning him a spot on CoinDesk's Most Influential 2024 list.

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Tech

Helium's Frank Mong: Building Out DePIN's First Big Success Story

Helium was a DePIN long before DePIN was a word. Long-time COO Mong is gratified to see (literally) a thousand projects emulating its economic model in 2024.

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Policy

Fairshake: Crypto Titans Use Old-School Dollars to Turn Tide in Congress

The industry went from pariah in Washington to being a top political player in less than two years, thanks in part to unlimited spending and hard-nosed tactics.

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Policy

Tigran Gambaryan: The Star Crypto Investigator Kidnapped by Nigeria

The star IRS investigator-turned-executive was unlawfully detained by Nigeria and charged with tax evasion for Binance. His case shocked the crypto industry.

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Policy

Donald Trump: The Crypto President

His July speech at the Bitcoin Conference, in Nashville, was a turning point for crypto, promising an easier path for the industry heading into 2025.

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