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Sandboxes Are a Way Out of the Regulatory Sandstorm

How regulatory sandboxes can foster innovation, clarify regulations and balance accountability in the crypto industry.

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Bitcoin Market Projection for 2025

Despite potential near-term volatility and choppy price action, there is a strong bullish outlook for bitcoin in 2025, with projected highs reaching $150,000 or more, says Nathan Batchelor of Biyond Global.

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Why Web3 Doesn't Have More Users

Tools and better user experience are key if we want Web3 to see the fast growth we saw at the inception of the internet, says K3 Labs’s William Herkelrath.

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Crypto for Advisors: The Growth of Stablecoins

Stablecoins present a significant opportunity for advisors to enhance value to clients and stay ahead of market trends.

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That New Sports Betting Guy You Like May Be An (AI) Agent

AI agents, the new "digital workforce," are poised to redefine talent in the crypto space, says Jennifer Murphy of Runa Digital Assets.

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Inauguration Edition: A New Reality

Trump's election has increased investor confidence among institutions, helping to elevate digital assets as a mainstream asset class. The question remains if this is a long-term shift or just a temporary response, says CCData’s Joshua de Vos.

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Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin, IRAs and Tax Prep

Considerations for adding bitcoin to Traditional IRAs - it’s essential to set it up correctly with a platform that offers comprehensive support and peace of mind.

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Still Learning After All These Years

CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr on grass roots crypto adoption and paying forward the “gimmick.”


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How to Ensure Blockchains Are Really Decentralized

Decentralization is fundamental to blockchain technology, offering resilience and resistance to censorship, but is the industry focused on the right incentives to drive decentralization? By Pablo Larguía

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Why Ether Could Outperform Bitcoin in 2025

There are growing signs that ether is poised to lead its more well-established rival in the new year.

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