Opinion


Фінанси

What Is the Bitcoin Mining Council – And What Should It Become?

Elon Musk and Michael Saylor's plan for a greener bitcoin is light on details so far. Here are some possible approaches, says our columnist.

Bitcoin mining at the CryptoUniverse Farm, in Russia.

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China, Mining, Chainlink: Day 2 at Consensus 2021

NFT all-stars, crypto best practices and the geopolitical significance of China's hot and cold relationship with crypto. Here's Day 2 at Consensus.

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Технології

Consensus 2021: 8 Questions for Ethereum's Andrew Keys

"Ethereum is the only blockchain on Earth capable of being the substrate of the digital economy."

Andrew Keys

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5 Big Takeaways From Day 2 at Consensus

A first peak into the state-backed BSN, insights into the China bitcoin mining ban and more. Here's what you need to know from Consensus Day 2.

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Політика

Of Course China Is Anti-Bitcoin: Look What Happened to Jack Ma

China's assault on bitcoin is part of a broader struggle to foster innovation while maintaining control, says our columnist.

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Фінанси

Why Selling a Tesla for Bitcoin Makes Even Less Sense Now

Tesla's plan to sell cars for bitcoin may have hastened a government anti-money laundering crackdown, says our columnist.

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Політика

Rocky Mountain Institute Proposes Protocol to Track Climate Emissions

A new way to keep tabs on climate impacts within corporate supply chains, based on open-source ledger technology.

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Dalio, Brainard, Lummis: Your Guide to Day 1 at Consensus 2021

Bitcoin's energy use, ether as hard money, Ray Dalio on the future of inflation and bitcoin as a hedge asset. Here's your guide for Day 1 of Consensus.

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It's 2031. This Is the World That Crypto Created

Ten years from now, cryptography has revolutionized money, identity and much more. Blockchains are infrastructure, and kids prefer DeFi to banks.

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TFW No More Up Only

A sing-along to the tune of The Police's 1978 classic "So Lonely."

Sting, when he was with the Police