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‘A Politician Masquerading as a Regulator’ – 3 Takeaways From Fortune's Gary Gensler Profile
An in-depth magazine story about the SEC chair reveals the breadth of the man’s ambition and the limitations of his record.
Everyone Needs a Manifesto
Vitalik Buterin's thoughtful musings on techno-optimism contrast with VC Marc Andreessen’s recent writings.
Breaking Down the Bankless Backlash
David Hoffman, cofounder, responds to criticism surrounding the media brand’s DAO. Should he have been more hands-on?
‘They’re Playing a Game’: What New Yorkers Think of the SEC’s War Against Crypto
After the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Kraken, a small but trusted exchange, CoinDesk asked passersby for their views on crypto and regulation.
Does Worldcoin Need a Reevaluation? Understanding Sam Altman’s Crypto-AI-UBI Experiment
There’s lots to admire about the ex-OpenAI CEO’s crypto startup, despite relentless “techlash” criticism.
Does Crypto Finance Hamas and Other Terrorists?
Terror groups, if they are using public blockchains for financing, are likely finding ways to cover their tracks, Crystal head of research Nicholas Smart said.
CME, Where Institutions Trade Bitcoin Futures, Flipped Binance. Is That as Bullish as It Sounds?
CoinDesk’s Omkar Godbole says rising open interest on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange isn't always the best indicator for bitcoin’s price.
2 Years Ago, Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High. Is Another Rally on the Way?
We were full of “irrational exuberance” in November 2021.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Wildest, Craziest, Dumbest Trades
In retrospect, it's nuts that anyone thought the FTX founder was smart.
Crypto Traders Are Ready to Move Past Sam Bankman-Fried
FTX was old-fashioned criminal fraud. SBF never believed in decentralization. And now the industry can move on.
