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Michael Lewis' SBF Biography Will Confuse People About Crypto
The author's sympathetic picture of the alleged fraudster as a weirdo whom nobody understood contrasts with his portrayal of crypto as a no-good industry ripe for adult supervision, says Amanda Cassatt.
Michael Lewis Was Charmed by Sam Bankman-Fried – But So Was Everyone Else
Michael Lewis is getting slammed for a relatively sympathetic portrayal of SBF. The larger question is: Why did so many people fall under Sam’s spell?
Sam Bankman-Fried's Trim May Undercut His Defense
If your defense is “I didn’t know what was happening,” don’t dress like a competent person.
Why Intel Exchanges Raise a Dilemma for Compliance
Arkham’s “DOX-to-Earn” program encouraging users to reveal IRL identities of blockchain users raises the prospect of digital witchhunts with uncertain consequences, says Marina Khaustova, CEO of Crystal.
AI Is the Key To DeFi Liquidity
Here are three ways artificial intelligence can improve DeFi’s accessibility, security and compliance, bringing more capital into the industry, says Emin Gun-Sirer.
Congress Can't Let Gary Gensler Regulate Digital Assets Out of Existence
We should support an amendment from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer to limit the SEC’s authority over the industry, say Tim Ryan and David McIntosh, co-chairs of the Blockchain Innovation Project.
The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth
If appetite for staking on Ethereum does not slow meaningfully over the next several months, the size of Ethereum’s validator set could become problematic for the blockchain, says Christine Kim, Vice President of Research at Galaxy Digital.
Sam Bankman-Fried Almost Tweeted About His Depression, Drafts Show
“I don’t really know what ‘happiness’ means”: FTX founder would have defended himself against the internet.
Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom
The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.
