Opinion


Opinion

Why Does Maxine Waters Care About Meta’s Crypto Trademarks?

The California Democrat wants to know what the Silicon Valley tech giant has planned for digital assets, raising the question whether the battered firm is taking another look at blockchain.

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 24, 2018 : Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Press conference at VIVA Technology (Vivatech) the world's rendezvous for startup and leaders. (Shutterstock)

Opinion

The Next Phase of DeFi Is Here

Expect a transition from incentive madness to real utility in crypto markets, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.

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Opinion

At Davos, Crypto Pushes Case for Decentralized AI

With Big Tech set to dominate AI, decentralizers made the case for a blockchain governance layer for the next era of the internet.

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Opinion

The New York Times Still Doesn’t Get Bitcoin

Response to the latest article misunderstanding bitcoin.

New York Stock Exchange with banner flagging ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF on the day it started trading.

Opinion

Gaming Gift Cards Are Like Crypto – and Not in a Good Way

In-game tokens, like V-Bucks on Fortnite, face UX problems like many Web3 platforms. Is there a role an open, shared “trust layer” for gaming payments?

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Opinion

In Search of Financial Freedom: The Answer Lies With Bitcoin, Not Stablecoins

"It is not enough to swap one master for another, be it a government or a corporation," Montclair State University adjunct professor Burak Tamaç writes.

Many Turkish citizens are using stablecoins to protect their wealth amid inflation, Burak Tamaç writes. (Stefan Kostoski/Unsplashed, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

Davos Debate: Should Tokenization Follow the 'Same Activity, Same Rules' Approach?

Regulation should be technology-agnostic, and focus on the activity and the outcome. But with blockchain-based security issuance, that approach could hold back the industry’s progress, says Noelle Acheson.

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Opinion

Coinbase vs. the SEC Debates the Difference Between Beanie Babies and Securities

The toys figured strongly in arguments over securities law, but will the case answer fundamental questions about crypto’s future.

“Blackie,” a collectible Beanie Baby, sat on the desk of legendary American investor Bill Gross as a representation of a “bear” market. (National Museum of American History, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

Donald Trump Is the Latest Republican to Use CBDCs as a Dog Whistle

The presidential candidate declared fevered opposition to a digital dollar on Wednesday night, even though there are no official plans for one in the U.S. Why?

Trump speaking in New Hampshire, Jan. 17, 2024.

Finance

Crypto for Advisors: The Regulators are Here

As the crypto industry matures, regulators have indicated they will continue to focus on crypto after the spot bitcoin ETF approvals.

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