Opinion


Opinion

Ape Theft Is an Expensive Way to Learn About Crypto’s Security Philosophy

People are losing their valuable NFTs to scams. Should platforms be held responsible?

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Opinion

Web 3.0 Is Too Complicated

For a truly decentralized future, we have to resist the temptations of instant user interface gratification and extremely simple API integrations that depend on data centers.

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Opinion

Should Western Union Worry About Stablecoins?

For now, stablecoins are used mostly in the speculative crypto economy. Will that change?

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Opinion

5 Money Themes to Watch in 2022

Michael Casey previews how money could be reimagined in the coming year.

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Opinion

Pantera’s Paul Veradittakit’s 2022 Predictions

L2s, DAOs, NFTs, DeFi – how a leading investor sees the year ahead.

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Opinion

5 Ways Money Was Reimagined in 2021

Michael Casey looks back at a tumultuous year for money.

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Policy

How Crypto Losses Could Result in Tax Benefits

The IRS allows investors to take deductions on crypto losses that can reduce tax liabilities or even lead to a tax refund.

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Opinion

Secure America’s Financial Strength With Stablecoins, Not Central Banks

Stablecoins are already expanding the reach of the U.S. dollar, but if the government were to restrict stablecoins in favor of a CBDC, that trend could quickly reverse.

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Opinion

Web 3 and the Metaverse Are Not the Same

Web 3 ideas like NFTs are only part of building the next generation of the internet, argues the host of the “Hello Metaverse” podcast.

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