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The biggest crypto news and ideas of the day.
What DAO Governance Has in Common With the ‘Eggheads’ Who Call a Recession
A whale on Ethereum staking protocol Lido rejected a plan to sell tokens to a VC firm, as an economic downturn looms.

Why the EU’s Rushed ‘Travel Rule’ for Crypto Should Be Struck Down
A crypto reporting provision imported from the U.S. likely violates European privacy laws.

Does Crypto Still Care About Elon Musk?
Tesla’s initial BTC purchase contributed to a wild, two-year price climb. But markets were unfazed after the car company offloaded most of its bitcoin.

Jason Calacanis Is Right About ‘Grifting’ Crypto VCs (but Confused)
The famed podcaster and angel investor draws the line at naming his friends.

Circle's Cautious USDC Approach Has Paid Off, Despite Missteps
For years, Circle seemed like an unfocused mess. But making the USDC stablecoin more transparent and regulated than the competition is paying off in a massive way.

Is the Ethereum ‘Merge’ Driving This Rally?
A proposed date for the transition from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake protocol signaled a return of optimism to crypto markets.

Crypto Carbon Credits: Slapping Lipstick on a Pig
There are deeper issues with crypto’s greenification beyond the current market rout.

No, Mt. Gox Payouts Aren’t Going to Torpedo Bitcoin's Price
Mostly because honey badgers don’t care. Also, logistics.

From One to Zero: BlockFi’s Fire Sale Shows the Uber Startup Model Is Disastrous for Finance
Peter Thiel’s monopolistic theories about building companies have clearly hit their limit: banking.

Hedge or Cause? Unpacking Bitcoin and Inflation
The digital asset, often called digital gold, soared as governments printed money and crashed as they tightened.
