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Valuing Open Source: Principles for Acquiring DeFi Projects

As DeFi sees its first M&A, we’re left with a big question: How do you value an open-source project in a very new industry?

By Lex SokolinDec 3, 2020

Bitcoin has found adoption this year as digital gold. The other promises of cryptocurrency have yet to find fruition, says our columnist.

By Jill CarlsonDec 3, 2020

Who said "safe haven"? Bitcoin's unique performance and risk profile make it a different type of investment animal.

The EU has created a common framework for regulating crypto across the economic bloc. The U.S. is still working out its approach.

Resistance is futile and the time for doing nothing with crypto was two years ago, not today, says our columnist.

By Ajit TripathiDec 1, 2020

The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.

As central banks everywhere gear up to launch digital currencies, it's time to consider the possible downsides.

By Wolf von LaerNov 23, 2020

Decentralizing the financial sector and putting trust in distributed ledgers means less reliance on the continent's corrupt intermediaries.

By James CooperNov 23, 2020

Short-sellers help identify weaknesses in capital markets. Bitcoin helps us see what's wrong with the financial system.

It's conceivable. Here are the scenarios where a $100,000 bitcoin valuation becomes feasible.

By Hong FangNov 19, 2020