Opinion


Markets

COVID and Big Tech Burnout Are Pushing Social Tokens Mainstream

Before this year, social tokens were an intriguing but mostly hypothetical way to build a creator community, says the founder of Rally.

Lil Yachty

Markets

What This Digital Asset Investment Firm Missed and Capitalized On in 2020

Arca's CIO on DeFi's big year, bitcoin's ascent to “mainstream global investment” and the promise of digitizing the live sports experience.

Jeff Dorman

Markets

The Pandemic Turbocharged Online Privacy Concerns

In 2021, battles over the future of online privacy – and therefore the nature of the internet itself – will come to head, says Orchid's CEO.

steven waterhouse

Policy

Money Reimagined: Your Data, Our Humanity

At stake as we debate the data-monopolizing power of the internet’s biggest companies: the future of what it means to be human.

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Markets

Akon: Crypto Can Give Africa Financial Freedom

The revolutionary power of blockchain will play a significant role in the golden age of African development.

World renowned musician, producer and philanthropist Akon believes digital transformation will reshape Africa's emerging economies.

Tech

The Good, the Bad and the DAOs Only a Founder Could Love in 2020

Founder of DAO Leadership Grace Rachmany gives a rundown on the current state of the DAO landscape.

Grace Rachmany gives a rundown on the current state of the DAO landscape.

Tech

Beyond ASICs: 3 Trends Driving Bitcoin Mining Innovation

The bitcoin mining industry needs to find answers to its environmental and geographical threats, says Canaan's CEO.

Nangeng Zhang, CEO of Canaan Creative

Policy

Nationalizing Stablecoins Won't Improve Financial Access

Proposals forcing stablecoin issuers to get banking licenses won't increase financial inclusion, as their proponents claim.

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Markets

Bridging Cultural Gaps in 2021: Crypto in China and the US

Culture nuance defines a business climate. Multicoin investment principal Mable Jiang breaks down the divisions between East and West.

Mable Jiang is a principal on the Multicoin Capital investment team based in Hangzhou.

Markets

Digital Assets Find Their Footing in Unstable Times

Socioeconomic forces have tipped in crypto's favor this year, says Arca Fund's principal.

Arca's David Nage believes 2020 has reshaped the socioeconomic valence in crypto's favor.