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Why Crypto Investors Should Care About Tokenomics: Crypto Long & Short

Perceptions of token issuance by projects have changed dramatically during the crypto winter.

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The Machine Economy and the Convergence of Web3, AI and Fintech

Fintech, Web3, and artificial intelligence are one economic whole, and our ability to grow each relies on their deep synthesis, says Lex Sokolin, founder of Web3 investment fund Generative Ventures.

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The FIT Act Is the Most Comprehensive Crypto Regulation Ever Voted on by Congress

A bipartisan vote sends a clear message from Washington D.C. — crypto is here for good.

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The 3 Things Coinbase Says Will Determine the Future of Crypto

CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined ways for the industry to beat crypto winter, including a new lobbying group.

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Crypto’s Theater Is Becoming More Surreal

Decentralization theater, governance theater, community theater. Web3 promised a revolution, but much of the innovation is only for show, says Cami Russo, the founder of The Defiant.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Could Go Back to Jail Thanks to His Big Fat Mouth

The FTX and Alameda Research founder didn’t just violate his bail — he violated the trust of his family’s last remaining allies.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in March of 2023. He could be returning to jail early if a court decides he has violated conditions of his bail. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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PayPal’s Stablecoin Is No Libra. Why the Timing Feels Right

Like Facebook's ill-fated Libra project, PYUSD is getting some pushback in Washington. But its prospects seem more promising, says Michael J. Casey.

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Is Coinbase Disillusioned With Crypto?

The exchange recently argued that cryptos are like Beanie Babies. So does it still think Bitcoin and Ethereum are the future of finance?

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How Crypto Tokenization Can Go Wrong (and How to Make It Right)

Real-world assets could become a $5 trillion industry, analysts project. But without certain changes tokenization won't be a meaningful evolution in finance.

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What in the World Is Going on With Crypto Regulation?

In years past, regulatory clarity has fueled crypto bull markets. While global strides in clear crypto regulations are evident, particularly in Hong Kong, EU and UK, the US lags, emphasizing the need for enhanced regulatory certainty in the industry's advancement.

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