Opinion


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Security Tokens and Tokenized Securities Are Not the Same Thing

Experimentation with tokenization is leading to growing confusion about terminology, and that is getting in the way of a deeper understanding of its potential, says Noelle Acheson.

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The SEC Is Taking Aim at Paxos and (Annoyingly) It’s Good for Bitcoin

While the largest cryptocurrency has not been a direct focus for regulators, bitcoiners should not become cheerleaders.

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4 Reasons Why US Lawmakers Shouldn’t Back Sen. Warren’s Latest Crypto Bill

The Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act is unworkable and assuredly unconstitutional.

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Dollar Stablecoins Are Great for Users and the US Government

Economist Omid Malekan responds to a recent CoinDesk editorial, arguing that stablecoins are worth the risk.

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Opinion

Why Bitcoin Miners Need to Take Ethereum Seriously

Far from competitive projects, Bitcoin and Ethereum can work harmoniously together, says Sam Tabar, of Bit Digital.

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Stablecoins Are Not New. So Why Are Regulators Attacking Paxos?

Former Paxos head of portfolio management for BUSD argues that stablecoins can be as safe as regulated financial products like money market funds.

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Policymakers Need to Focus on Tokenization, Not Just Tokens

Representing real-world assets on a blockchain could allow everyday Americans to buy into durable prosperity, says John Rizzo, an ex-Treasury Department official.

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Opinion

I’m Glad There Are No Crypto Super Bowl Ads: Here’s Why

Sportswashing and crypto company hubris are no longer in play this year. And that's a good thing.

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Opinion

An Ode to LocalBitcoins (and a Lesson About Maintaining Bitcoin's Public Goods)

Bitcoiners can take a leaf out of Ethereum's book when it comes to founding and funding open infrastructure needed for all.

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Policymakers Should Embrace DAOs in the New Future of Abundance

Whereas corporations accumulate capital, decentralized autonomous organizations accumulate engagement and focus on returning benefits to all participants.

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