Opinion


Opinion

After the ETF: ​​Bitcoin’s Coming Power Struggle

The approval of bitcoin ETFs last week sets up a potential fight between Bitcoin Maxis and giant Wall Street institutions, says Michael J. Casey.

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Opinion

Will the Next Bitcoin Halving Be Another Hype Cycle?

After investors "sold the news" of the launch of bitcoin ETFs, market watchers are looking for the next event that could drive market prices.

The bitcoin halving could lead to a "miner exodus," CoinShares said in a new report. (Tony Litvyak/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year

After Circle’s SEC filing marking the first step towards a public listing, CoinDesk examined the other firms that might try to go public amid a rebound in crypto markets. High on the list of possibles: Kraken and Ripple.

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Opinion

The Biggest Bitcoin ETF Threat No One Is Talking About

A majority of bitcoin ETF issuers have chosen Coinbase as a custodian, which is a concentration of risk. Even if that is the safest option, new cybersecurity standards are needed for making crypto custody truly safe.

It’s not Coinbase itself that worries, Halborn COO David Schwed. It's the comparative lack of experience and regulation between TradFi and crypto-natives. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

Opinion

In 2024, Crypto Summer Is Coming, and This One Will Be Different

Expect greater stability on Ethereum, the convergence of CBDCs and stablecoins, and progress on industrial applications of blockchain tech, says EY’s Paul Brody.

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Opinion

Gary Gensler’s Bitcoin ETF Clown Show

From hacks to unnecessary delays to ungracious statements, the SEC chair has made few friends as he finally approves these in-demand BTC products for the first time.

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Learn

What Is SocialFi? A Beginner’s Guide

SocialFi is Web3’s answer to Web2’s social media problems by enabling users to have control over their content and allow them to directly monetize it.

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Consensus Magazine

What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs?

Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) allow crypto network users to verify the validity of a transaction without revealing details of the transaction.

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Opinion

Bitcoin ETFs and Wall Street: A Double Milestone

The U.S. listing of ETFs based on spot BTC is more than a milestone for Bitcoin. Noelle Acheson points out that it is also a milestone for Wall Street.

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Finance

Crypto for Advisors: AI, a Strategic Tool for Financial Firms

Lynda Koster from Growthential highlights the importance of strategically adopting and integrating generative AI in business, especially in financial advising, to navigate the evolving technological landscape and maintain a competitive edge.

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