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Opinion
Barbie Is a Metaverse
Virtual worlds, like Barbie’s, are a source of meaning and fulfillment for people seeking more in life. And these worlds gain from interactions: the more interoperability, the better.

PayPal’s Stablecoin Is a Watershed Moment for Finance
Until now, most of crypto’s big innovations have been for crypto-natives. PayPal’s stablecoin is different, says Austin Campbell, the former head of portfolio management at Paxos.

PayPal’s Real Stablecoin Strategy: It Wants to Earn Interest on Your Deposits
While it seems positive for crypto, the PYUSD stablecoin will benefit PayPal's own coffers most of all.

What Is Bitcoin's 'Bart' Pattern and Does It Mean BTC Is Heading Towards a Rally?
Squint at the latest price charts and you can see a popular cartoon character from The Simpsons—and portents of a brighter future for crypto.

The Right Way to (Passively) Invest in Crypto: Crypto Long & Short
John Bogle and modern portfolio theorists revolutionized investing, but their insights need some revision to work in crypto.

A Wild Month for Treasuries Is Slow Going for Crypto: Crypto Long & Short
Bitcoin looks more stable than long-term U.S. Treasuries, which means it’s a boring time for crypto but an exciting time in the bond market.

Coinbase Exec: ‘There’s No Playbook’ for Public Company Launching Blockchain
As Coinbase, the big U.S. crypto exchange, plans to launch its new Base blockchain on Wednesday, CoinDesk interviewed Jesse Pollak, Coinbase's head of protocols, who’s leading the effort. Here’s an excerpted version.

Desperately Seeking Crypto’s Killer App
When you take away the speculation, what Web3 services actually deliver utility for users? A veteran of the space wants to know.

PayPal’s New Stablecoin and the ‘2 Wolves’ Inside Crypto
The payments giant has been transparent in its need to freeze and seize crypto accounts that violate its terms of service. But is that really crypto?

Where Will Bitcoin Mining Be After the Halving?
Former petroleum engineer Rena Shah says bitcoin miners will need to embrace eco-friendly trends like flare gas recovery and nuclear power after mining revenues are cut.
