Opinion


Opinion

US Elections 2024: Brace for Impact

With the U.S. presidential election polls showing a tense race, cryptocurrency investors are bracing for volatility. But how important is the outcome of the election for the future of crypto in the medium to long run?, poses Gregory Mall.

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Opinion

Why Tokens Will Lead the Next Wave of Financial Innovation

Crypto ETFs have been a big success this year. But the step-change innovation in crypto is tokenization, says Alex Tapscott, author of Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier.

Art installation reminiscent of digital ecosystems

Opinion

Has Ethereum Lost Its Way?

Is Ethereum in danger of being all things to all people and being master of none? It needs to focus on its original ambition to be a World Computer, says Ganesh Swami, co-founder of Covalent.

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Opinion

DePIN Promises Small Business Innovation in Emerging Markets

DePIN node sales are not like ICOs or even token sales. They are more like a market stall or “micro franchise programs.” DePIN networks have potential to be a prodigious driver of tech-centered economic development, says Huddle01 founder, Ayush Ranjan.

A map showing distribution of Helium nodes (DePIN Hub)

Opinion

Gary Gensler, We’re Gonna Miss You (Not)

The SEC Chair’s comments on crypto Wednesday did nothing to encourage anyone in the industry to believe he should continue in his position past 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)

Finance

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and the American Dream

As bitcoin continues to gain traction as a financial asset, its role in reshaping traditional mortgages could mark a significant advancement for homeownership and the American Dream.

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Opinion

The U.S. Fell Behind in Crypto. It Cannot Afford to Fall Behind in AI

The U.S. digital assets industry has been stymied by ineffective regulation. Is the same thing about to happen with artificial intelligence? Calanthia Mei, co-founder of Masa, says it's possible.

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Opinion

CPI Growth Is Set to Slow Even More

And that’s good news for risk assets like bitcoin and ethereum, says Scott Garliss.

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Opinion

How Crypto Reacted to HBO's Big Satoshi 'Reveal'

HBO's Satoshi documentary Tuesday got plenty of attention. But experienced hands were not convinced by the show's conclusion.

From the trailer for HBO's Satoshi documentary.

Finance

The Shopification of Wealth

Just as Shopify democratized e-commerce, enabling millions to open online stores, on-chain rails are poised to lower the barriers to entry in the financial advisory business, says Miguel Kudry.

Online Shopping