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Markets

The Reflexivity of ‘Number Go Up’ Technology

A crash course in mimetic theory as it relates to Ethereum's latest price surge.

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Policy

Bitcoin Has a Nonviolent Security Model

The dollar and its fiat family cannot say the same.

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Markets

Financial Censorship Is a Thing. Bitcoin Fixes It

A recent campaign to blacklist a Russian news agency is the latest reminder that the world needs permissionless, neutral financial systems.

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Policy

The Node: Bring on the Bitcoin ETFs

Liquidity concerns in bitcoin markets are overblown. They're not a reason to reject bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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Markets

The Node: Opening the Mental Health Closet

Working in the crypto industry comes with special challenges, especially during a pandemic and a long bull run.

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Markets

The Node: Bitcoin Is Real, Fictional Money

Ever wonder if bitcoin is real money? You're not alone.

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Finance

A Bridge Called Tether

A parable of risk assessment.

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Markets

Bitcoiners Should Go Vegan to Save Bitcoin

Bitcoin has an ecological footprint and so does the carnivorous diet of many hardcore bitcoiners. Sacrifice meat to save the sacred cow.

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Finance

Crypto Is a Luxury, Gucci Just Hasn’t Realized It

High-end retailers are accepting crypto for their wares when they should be thinking much bigger.

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