Opinion
Crypto Markets Can Never Close, and That's a Good Thing
Should markets temporarily close even temporarily to calm investor panic? Noelle Acheson says no while crypto markets can’t. Both are good things.
How Central Banks Could Use Digital Cash to Deliver Universal Basic Income
Central banks are well placed to deliver regular, no-questions-asked monthly payments to everyone, and to manage any ensuing inflation.
USD Stablecoins Are Surging, but Zero Interest Rates Complicate Business Model
With investors seeking safety in dollars, stablecoins have seen inflows of more than $2 billion since the crash. But, says our columnist Hasu, zero interest rates threaten business revenue.
Telegram Ruling Closes Another Door to Legally Compliant Token Sales
A recent ruling stopping Telegram from distributing its cryptocurrency creates new legal peril for public blockchains, argues lawyer Josh Lawler.
Don't Apply 2008 Thinking to Today's Crisis
Economists, analysts and big bank CEOs tell us there is nothing to fear because this time is different from 2008. If only it were so simple.
Bitcoin Is a Safe Haven for a Worse Storm Than This
It'll take a real financial crisis for bitcoin to prove its safe haven value.
We Won't Ever Think About the Financial System the Same Way
The last two weeks have proven how vulnerable the financial system is to shocks and innovation, says ConsenSys' fintech co-head.
This Unstable Moment Is a Chance for Crypto to Go Mainstream
Crises create opportunities for renewal. This is a moment for cryptocurrencies to reinvent money and the financial system.
For DeFi’s Sake, Maker Should Take Blame for Black Thursday Losses
While the system did not technically malfunction, a confluence of factors enabled a few opportunists to win the collateral auctions despite placing extremely low bids.
The Pandemic Gives Digital Currencies Another Chance to Shine
Which digital currencies are most useful in a crisis, asks a Brazilian central banker. CBDCs, bitcoin or libra?
