Opinion


Opinion

If Men Were Angels: Decentralization’s Silent Comeback

MoonPay’s Keith A. Grossman argues that we are facing a new and insidious form of centralization that’s threatening core civil liberties. But, just as this threat is fueled by emerging technology, it can also be stopped by it.

Decentralized network. (Shubham Dhage/Unsplash)

Opinion

After 2022’s Bust, Scars Are Healing In Crypto Lending

Innovative structures, attractive yields, and stronger risk management capabilities are driving a recovery in institutional crypto lending markets, says Craig Birchall, head of product at Membrane, an institutional loan management software provider for digital asset markets.

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Opinion

Can Crypto Sway the U.S. Election?

With the political environment so finely poised, candidates would be wise to attract crypto voters, says Nonco’s Jeffrey Howard.

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Opinion

Blockchain vs. Transfer Agents: A Call for Genuine Market Innovation

Projects touting blockchain innovation are partnering with traditional transfer agents, creating redundant systems but not utilizing decentralized technology, says Aaron Kaplan, co-CEO of Prometheum.

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Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains

The next iteration of blockchain improvements may give us a new opportunity to achieve genuine decentralization, delivering resilient networks with innovative services, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

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Opinion

About That 'Gary Gensler for Treasury Secretary' Story

A bombshell (alleged) revelation spread fast yesterday, but was it true?

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's tone has changed about crypto exchange traded funds. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Why DePIN Is Taking Off Now

DePIN has existed for a few market cycles, with early successes in digital infrastructure networks like Helium and Golem. Now, half a decade later, it is taking off, as seen by a surge in product launches and new DePIN-dedicated funds. Outlier Ventures’ Jasper De Maere, asks: Why now?

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Markets

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Volatility and Market Conditions

During times of uncertainty, the increased availability and accessibility of an investor’s portfolio can lead to reduced volatility and panic across all asset classes, including crypto-native tokens.

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Opinion

Stablecoins Can Make the World a Safer Place. Regulators Should Encourage Them

The global financial system will be better off if stablecoins are fully adopted and foreign exchange risk goes the way of the dinosaurs, says Christopher Perkins, president of CoinFund.

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Opinion

Ghost Chains to Goldmines: How to Create Web3 Products That People Want

The incentive structure of the current blockchain ecosystem works against useful innovation. CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan has some ideas to fix that.

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