Opinion


Markets

A Bitcoin ETF Has Golden Parallels From History

Gold ETFs dramatically shook up markets. A spot bitcoin ETF could do the same.

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Tech

Understanding the Economics of Ethereum Layer 2s

Ethereum is on the verge of enormous growth, aided by the L2 blockchains that complement it.

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Opinion

Does Coinbase Have a Diversification Problem?

A recent Coin Metrics report dug into the largest U.S. crypto exchange’s revenues with interesting results.

CEO Brian Armstrong posted 10 crypto startup ideas to Twitter he wishes someone would build. Why not Coinbase? (Coinbase, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

Eventually, We Are All Ethereum

History suggests that, slowly but surely, all layer 2s will migrate to the Ethereum, says EY’s Global Blockchain Leader.

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Opinion

Can Regulators Ever Keep Up With Crypto Markets?

New York’s finance watchdog's proposed token listing requirements give up the game before it starts.

The New York Department of Financial Services is concerned about token delistings disrupting markets. (Gilbert Ortega/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years

Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca, says crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities.

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Opinion

Sam Bankman-Fried Blames Everyone but Himself for FTX's Collapse

In private writings leaked to the New York Times, the FTX founder was concerned about being “one of the most hated people in the world.”

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Opinion

What Crypto Can Learn From AI About Getting Its Way in Washington

The crypto industry has yet to turn the popularity of its assets into a ramrod that can move policymakers.

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Opinion

The Inanity of the SEC 'Stoner Cat' Action

It's as stupid as it sounds.

Mila Kunis on Launching New Animated NFT Show 'Stoner Cats'

Finance

The Tokenization of Assets Is Underway

Today in Crypto for Advisors, Peter Gaffney from Security Token Advisors provides an overview of the current tokenization landscape, one that’s forecasted to reach $16 Trillion by just 2030.

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