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Iran's Bitcoin Bet and the Money Wars to Come

Iran's push to license bitcoin mining could help it evade U.S. sanctions. But the plan is likely to help some of its people more than others.

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Financial Censorship Is a Thing. Bitcoin Fixes It

A recent campaign to blacklist a Russian news agency is the latest reminder that the world needs permissionless, neutral financial systems.

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China Is Opting Out of US-Run Financial System

If the U.S. government doesn’t lead financial innovation, China will leapfrog it and control the world’s emerging monetary infrastructure.

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What China's Blockchain Services Network Means for the World

While China invests heavily in blockchain technology, President Biden failed to mention the topic in his recent State of the Union.

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The Node: Bring on the Bitcoin ETFs

Liquidity concerns in bitcoin markets are overblown. They're not a reason to reject bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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The Node: Opening the Mental Health Closet

Working in the crypto industry comes with special challenges, especially during a pandemic and a long bull run.

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DeFi Will Decentralize the Enterprise

The real innovation of decentralized finance (DeFi) is decentralization, not finance, our columnist says.

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The Node: Bitcoin Is Real, Fictional Money

Ever wonder if bitcoin is real money? You're not alone.

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Time Is Running Out to Win the Blockchain Race

Tech and financial services companies might think they have plenty of time to develop a "blockchain strategy." If history is a guide, they don't, says EY's blockchain leader.

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Plutocracy Is Still Bad, Proposed EOS Overhaul Confirms

Hate to say I told you so...

Brenden Blumer, co-founder of Block.one