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3 Questions About the SEC’s Abrupt ETH ETF Approval

Was the decision politically motivated? What does it mean for Ethereum going forward? Will other leading chains benefit too?

Gary Gensler's SEC must now decide what to do about multiple applications for BTC and ETH ETFs (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Yes, PR Does Still Matter in Blockchain, Despite Balaji’s Advice

The tech mogul advises entrepreneurs to "go direct" instead of dealing with the media, but that isn't always the best idea.

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Is the House’s FIT21 Bill Really the Legislation That Crypto Needs?

While many in the industry cheered the passing of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act yesterday, many other raised criticisms and concerns.

Capitol Hill building, Washington DC (Darren Halstead/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Are Sideline Skeptics Crypto’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Strength?

Engaging in open dialogue and discussions with critics is a productive way to ensure information circulating online is factual, SHADOW WAR's Roy Blackstone writes.

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Wake Up, Web3: Your Marketing Is Fueling a Bot Epidemic

We need airdrops and KOL campaigns that, instead of creating empty buzz and boosting vanity metrics, convert real committed users, build brand relationships, and bring large rewards to engaged communities, says Filip Wielanier, co-founder of Cookie3, a Web3 marketing platform.

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Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin ETF vs Direct Ownership

This article aims to provide financial advisors with a detailed comparison of these investment vehicles, addressing key aspects such as management, custody, trading, and tax implications to inform both advisors and their clients better.

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No, a Sponsored Labeled Crypto Press Release Is Not An Alternative to Editorial Coverage, PR Pro Says

Earned media is often more valuable for Web3 projects than pay-to-play posts, Tal Harel says.

Pitching a specific reporter often requires more research, but is often a better strategy, Web3 PR expert Tal Harel says. (Egor Vikhrev/Unsplash)

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The True Value of Web3: You Can Take Your Toys and Leave

Unlike Web2 applications like Roblox that trap users in, Web3 empowers users with digital property rights so they can move freely.

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Grassroots Policy Advocates Are Key to Seeding Crypto Innovation

Here are some ways users and developers, the lifeblood of crypto, can help move better legislation through Congress, writes Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal & Policy Officer at Polygon Labs.

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Jeff Kauffman: Decentralized Social Will Revolutionize Marketing

The rise of Farcaster and portable “social graphs” will change the relationship between brand marketers and end-users, says the founder of JUMP, a network for Web3 branding executives.

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