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In Defense of Fundamental Analysis Amid Memecoin Mania

Engaging in memecoin markets without thorough analysis and a clear understanding of the risks involved is effectively gambling, not investing, says Jupiter Zheng, partner at HashKey Capital.

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Blockchains Are Revolutionizing Public Goods Funding

Rewriting how capital flows through society is arguably the biggest unlock in crypto. As blockchains compete for market share, we’re begging to see rapid experimentation with novel forms of funding that grow impact ecosystems, says Sophia Dew.

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Trump's Appeal to Bitcoin Miners Is a Wakeup Call for Crypto to Stay Apolitical

It may seem like the industry is finally getting the political support it needs. But proceed with caution.

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Fringe to Forefront: the Institutional Embrace of Digital Assets

Bitcoin and other major assets offer unique advantages to investors seeking growth and diversification, says Jason Leibowitz.

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What ETF Approval Could Mean for Ethereum

The SEC’s recent decision sets Ethereum up for success in numerous new ways, says Ilan Solot, Senior Global Markets Strategist, Marex Solutions.

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Should Banks Be Crime Fighters? The Hidden (and Not So Hidden) Costs

Pointlessly onerous anti-money laundering rules lead to debanking of individuals and even entire regions, just as “financial inclusion” is thrown around as a social objective. We need a viable alternative, says Noelle Acheson.

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Funding Open-Source Generative AI With Crypto

Crypto infrastructure could help address one of the biggest challenges in open source generative AI.

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Be Warned, AI Crypto Scams Are on the Rise

A recent Elliptic report found five ways AI is being used to rob crypto users.

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What Do the EU Election Results Mean for Digital Assets?

Centrist parties hold power, but a right-wing majority is active on polarizing issues. The crypto industry needs to choose what it stands for, and with whom it wants to work, says Dea Markova.

EU parliamentary elections will take place in June. (Guillaume Périgois/Unsplash)

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Maybe Old-Fashioned Venture Capital Wasn't So Bad After All

It often seems crypto investors aren’t in alignment with the projects they invest in. Maybe it’s because tokens are changing how venture capital works.

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