Opinion
An Indonesian Chef and the Remittance Industry's $554B Problem
When the coronavirus forced Chef Bagus to conduct his cooking classes online, he needed a good payment system. There wasn't one, but his customers helped find a workaround.
Money Reimagined: The Fed, Hertz, a Bonkers Stock Market and why ICOs Still Matter
Illogical stock movements demonstrate the need for new ways to allocate capital. Yes, it's time to talk about token offerings once more.
Bitcoin Doesn’t Take Sides: Why Apolitical Solutions Are the Internet's Future
Companies that take political stances are in a never-ending war with public opinion. Bitcoin doesn’t take sides and that's why it wins, says our columnist.
The Crypto Community Needs to Stand Up and Fight Racism
While the CEOs of Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase show solidarity with Black Lives Matter, crypto's big names have often been silent.
Your Property Rights Should Extend to Social Media
It's time for internet users to assert their rights as content owners, rather than giving up free material to platforms like Google and Facebook, says our columnist.
What Fintech Can Learn From Elon Musk and SpaceX
A decade ago, few people believed Elon Musk could pull off a manned space launch, just as skepticism surrounds fintech and crypto today. What can the financial industry learn from SpaceX, asks ConsenSys' Lex Sokolin.
How a Fatal Weakness Forced Libra to Capitulate
While Bitcoin created an alternative financial system independent of government, Libra’s architecture depends on the existing fiat currency system – and on the whims of the governments that control it.
Bitcoin Is a Big Opportunity for Investors in the Debt-Fueled Roaring Twenties
With interest rates for government debt near zero, or negative, the fixed income asset class has disappeared. The investment case for Bitcoin just gets stronger.
Why Family Offices Should Consider Digital Assets for Their Portfolios
While institutional capital remains on the digital assets sidelines, family offices have shown willingness to diversify into crypto, says Constantin Kogan of BitBull Capital.
Stablecoins Are the Bridge From Central Banks to Consumer Payments
Stablecoins can mediate between central bank digital currencies and the consumer payments universe, says Sila's Alex Lipton.
