Opinion


Markets

Crypto for Advisors: Are ETH ETFs Coming?

Market odds of approval in May are dwindling, but David Lawant and Purvi Maniar of FalconX say we’ll likely see an ETH ETF approval over the next 12-18 months.

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Markets

The Rise of Crypto Options and Structured Products

Retail dominance of crypto trading and the lack of institutional infrastructure and participation has led to imbalance in the structure of the options market. Here’s how we can address these challenges, says Abdulla Kanoo, Co-Founder of ARP Digital.

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Markets

BTC Halving: Sell-The-News or Buy-The-Alt-Rotation

Contrasting Bitcoin derivatives with Ethereum’s tells us a story around the potential opportunity for a post-halving rotation.

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Consensus Magazine

'What Are We Waiting for'? SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Discusses Moving Crypto Regulation Forward

Known for her fiery dissenting opinions, "Crypto Mom" discusses how the SEC operates, why she wants to see crypto thrive and her "Safe Harbor" proposal to allow projects to decentralize.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Ordinals Defy Bitcoin's Design Principles but Offer Miners Huge Post-Halving Advantages

Ordinal inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens are controversial for using up valuable space on the Bitcoin network. But, with rewards set to be cut in half, they offer a lifeline for miners as they adapt to new blockchain economics.

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Opinion

How the Halving Will Impact the Bitcoin Market

While speculators will likely position themselves in advance of the halving on April 20, long- term investors should pay minimal attention to the halving itself, and rather focus on the demand side of the market, says Torbjørn Bull Jenssen, CEO of K33, previously Arcane Crypto.

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Opinion

Why Christie's First Bitcoin Inscriptions Auction Matters

With the halving and new tech set to give Ordinals a further lift, Bitcoin-based inscriptions are demonstrating staying power and some advantages over NFTs. Christie’s is taking notice with a new initiative.

An inscription from the Ordinal Maxi Biz collection. (Christie's)

Opinion

Crypto Does Not Have an Illicit Finance Problem, Bad Actors Do

Illicit finance in crypto is a problem, no doubt, but painting all of “crypto” as equally responsible and negligent is misguided, says Circle’s Dante Disparte. What we badly need is a new law clarifying stablecoin issuers’ obligations to stop money laundering.

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Opinion

6 Ways the Halving Will Impact Bitcoin Mining

The next Bitcoin halving, scheduled for April 20, is poised to significantly impact the mining landscape. Below Jaran Mellerud, of Hashlabs Mining, forecasts for what lies ahead.

Bitcoin miners connected to a district heating system in Finland

Opinion

What the Ethereum Community's Staking Argument Is Really About

The Ethereum community is debating the power and responsibilities of the Ethereum Foundation, which some think is playing central banker by suggesting changes to the ether issuance formula.

Vitalik Buterin is the creator and spiritual leader of Ethereum. (Romanpoet/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)