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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The Global Rate Cut Cycle Will Power Risk Assets Even Higher

Investors tend to focus on monetary policy from the major central banks and Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland have each cut rates three times this year. Lower borrowing costs going forward should boost the price outlook for crypto, says Scott Garliss.

Facade of the Swedish central bank facing Brunkebergstorg, Stockholm

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The Paradox of the Bitcoin Maximalist

When Bitcoin is dominated by major institutions (and Bitcoiners are asking for approval from presidential candidates) we are in danger of creating centralized decentralized finance, something Bitcoin’s founders never intended, says Jason Dehni, CEO of Credbull.

Digital generated image of bitcoin sign  over glowing digital circuit board.

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DePIN: Reshaping the Internet and Empowering Users

Brian Trunzo, Global Head of Business Development at Polygon Labs, argues that DePINs represent an opportunity to build useful new services, while redistributing control and value to end-users.

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Inflation Should Moderate in August, Boosting the Crypto Outlook

PCE, an alternative measure of inflation, is starting to ease up, setting the stage for easier money policies from the Fed. If so, that’s good news for risk assets like bitcoin and ether, says Scott Garliss.

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How a Harris 'Opportunity Economy' Will Benefit the Crypto Industry

G Clay Miller, one of the organizers of the Crypto4Harris group, outlines why he believes that a Harris Administration would be better for digital assets than a Trump presidency.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 02: Flanked by labor union leaders, Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to union workers during a campaign event on September 02, 2024 at Northwestern High School in Detroit, Michigan. Harris is scheduled to host another event in Pennsylvania later in the day. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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The Next Wave of AI Is Mobile

AI is moving beyond tech giants as everyday smartphones take on complex computing tasks, says Mitch Liu, CEO of Theta Labs.

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The Galois Capital Settlement Signals a New Era for Digital Asset Custody

The case shows the SEC’s intention to bring crypto custody further under federal jurisdiction, says Aaron Kaplan, co-CEO of Prometheum. RIAs should take notice.

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Unreliability, High Prices, and Security Breaches: Can DePIN Fix Telecom?

With skyrocketing costs, frequent security breaches, and unreliable services, the telecom industry is ripe for change, and DePIN may serve as the perfect catalyst for the sector’s transformation.

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Leveraging Bitcoin’s Security for Trustless Asset Transfers

We should be looking to Bitcoin as the foundation for secure cross-chain infrastructure, says Jeff Garzik, CEO of Bloq and leader of the Hemi Network project.

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'We are Running Out of Time': U.S. House Democrat Urges Stablecoin Bill Compromise

Rep. Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, pitched a "grand bargain" to finish a stablecoin bill this year.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler took vigorous Republican criticism on his agency's crypto record at a hearing. (screen capture, House Financial Services Committee)