Opinion


Marchés

Money Reimagined: Crypto's Diversity Problem

Technology on its own doesn't ensure inclusion. People do. There’s nothing intrinsically fair about a blockchain.

(Isaiah Jackson)

Juridique

Where the NY Fed 'Bitcoin Is Not New' Blog Goes Wrong

A recent post categorizing Bitcoin as just another fiat currency uses some strange definitions of money, our columnist writes.

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Marchés

DeFi Protocols Should Act More Like Fiduciaries

Open protocols can help reform the financial system, says our columnist. But they need to come with safeguards consumers understand.

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Marchés

The Tokenization Revolution Starts With Gold

Gold is a traditional safe harbor in a crisis and the blockchain-based version is a good way to start taking advantage of tokenization.

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Marchés

How Public Key Infrastructure Will Revolutionize Custody and Fund Management

The widespread use of public/private key pairs will change how assets are held and funds are managed.

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Marchés

Money Reimagined: Ethereum’s Renaissance Creates an Opportunity – And a Major Test

With DeFi and ETH-backed stablecoins booming, and the ETH 2.0 scaling upgrade imminent, the Ethereum community is gaining near-unstoppable momentum.

(Brady Dale/CoinDesk)

Marchés

Tearing Down Monuments Isn't Censorship – It's Speech

Removing monuments to fit the values of the day is not censorship. It is an act of speech in and of itself, says our columnist.

Plinth for what used to be Edward Colston's statue, Bristol, the U.K. (Caitlin Hobbs/Wikimedia)

Finance

The New York Times Proves Why Civil's Vision Is Still Vital

News media incentivized to tell the truth in a non-sensational manner is essential for beating racism and other injustice, says our columnist.

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Juridique

Blockchain Code Can Fill In When Antitrust Law Fails

Technology and the law have traditionally been at odds, but with blockchain and antitrust policy there's potential for cooperation.

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Finance

In Fintech, Fiat and Crypto Worlds Are Converging

Crypto firms and banks are partnering at scale, part of the broader democratization of payments systems around the world.

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