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Stacks Creator Ali Calls Bitcoin 'Apex Predator' as Development Flourishes on OG Blockchain

Muneeb Ali, the co-creator of Stacks and Princeton-educated computer scientist who's now CEO of the Bitcoin-focused development firm Trust Machines, spoke with CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie on the flurry of development and layer-2 building now taking place on the original blockchain.

Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Stacks and CEO of Trust Machines (CoinDesk TV)

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Why the ENS Battle Over Eth.Link Matters

The critical piece of infrastructure serves as a bridge between Web3 and the wider web and symbol for the limits of decentralization.

Ethereum Name Service founder Nick Johnson (ENS)

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It’s Time to Scrap AML/KYC Entirely

Bitcoin OG Bruce Fenton argues that know-your-customer and anti-money laundering requirements are deeply flawed and ineffectual.

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Play-to-Earn Will Make the Pie Bigger

Despite being ostracized by the broader gaming community, financially-motivated players could unlock remarkable growth in both gaming and crypto, says Leah Callon-Butler.

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Risk Management in DeFi: Paternalism vs. the Invisible Hand

Euler CEO Michael Bentley discussions the design choices for his DeFi protocol following a $200 million exploit.

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What Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Canada Say About the U.S.

Competitive price pressures drive markets, whether these traditional investment products are in Canada or the U.S., Reza Akhlaghi writes.

Canada has unveiled new bank-capital plans for crypto (Pixabay)

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The Blockchain Industry Must Build for the Real Needs of Real People

Users can be trusted to make the right decision for themselves, meaning developers and founders' primary focus should be building products that solve problems, Stellar Development Foundation's Tori Samples writes.

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5 Things Satoshi Nakamoto Correctly Predicted About Bitcoin

In a document dump of emails, Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator foresaw many of the biggest trends driving the development of the first cryptocurrency.

Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper on Halloween Day in 2008. (Jonathan Borba/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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What Reddit’s IPO Filing Says About Crypto Regulation

Of the Web 2 giants, the message board king is arguably most invested in crypto. Its filings to go public have interesting things to say about how a Silicon Valley company views digital asset regulation.

Reddit Collectible Avatars (Reddit)

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In Lejilex vs. SEC, Crypto Goes on Offense in the Courts

The Texas-based crypto firm's new lawsuit shows how the industry can use “impact litigation” to get regulatory clarity, lawyers Jake Chervinsky and Amanda Tuminelli write.

Lejilex v. SEC is a classic case of “impact litigation.”(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk, modified)