Noelle Acheson

Noelle Acheson is host of the CoinDesk "Markets Daily" podcast, and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack. She is also former head of research at CoinDesk and sister company Genesis Trading. Follow her on Twitter at @NoelleInMadrid.

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Markets

Blockchain's Trust Paradox

A Nordic country known for its friendliness and stoicism may be about to show us the importance of trust.

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IBM vs Microsoft: Two Tech Giants, Two Blockchain Visions

How two established tech firms are taking different directions when it comes to their blockchain-as-a-service offerings.

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China, Blockchain & The Holy Grail of Marketplace Lending

A blockchain partnership spearheaded by Foxconn could have ripple effects for global supply chains and lending, CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues.

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Say Hello to the Multi-Blockchain Business Model

There's been a shift in the nature of blockchain investments over the past six months, one that sees a diversification in geography and technology.

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Why the ICO Model's Success Could Be Its Downfall

The notable successes of token sales as speculative investments could end up being the nail in their coffin, argues Noelle Acheson.

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Overtaking Banking in the Race to Blockchain

Blockchain progress in the energy industry could give banking applications a run for sector supremacy, CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues.

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Where Bitcoin and Banking Collide

Japan, a relatively quiet and traditionally isolated market, is about to set a precedent that could change the cryptocurrency sector.

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Blockchain Firms Aim For Hedge Funds, But is There a Better Target?

While blockchain startups are targeting the hedge fund industry, venture capital may be a better place to focus efforts, says Noelle Acheson.

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Blockchain as a Geopolitical Tool

An announcement from the UAE last week marked an unusual development that highlights intriguing socio-economic and geopolitical trends.

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Change in China (And What It Means For Bitcoin)

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson frames China's recent moves in the bitcoin sector as part of its broader attempts to find its place on the world stage.

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