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The EU’s Smart Contract ‘Kill Switch’ Mandate Won't Kill Crypto

[Mar 29, 2023 8:19 AM]

Why Bitcoin Is Your Best Bet Against Inflation

[Mar 28, 2023 11:38 AM]

How Bad Is the Binance Suit?

[Mar 28, 2023 11:13 AM]

How ZeroSync Hopes To Reduce The Costs Of Validating Bitcoin Nodes

[Mar 28, 2023 8:16 AM] Using zero-knowledge proofs, ZeroSync seeks to radically reduce the computational costs of bootstrapping a fully-validating Bitcoin client.This is an opinion editorial by Shinobi, a self-taught educator in the Bitcoin space and tech-oriented…

Macro Is Back to Moving the Digital Asset Markets

[Mar 27, 2023 3:01 PM]

US Crypto Firms Eye Overseas Move Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

[Mar 27, 2023 12:06 PM] Citing an ongoing regulatory crackdown, crypto companies are considering shifting to more favorable jurisdictions. Jeff Wilser reports.

The ‘Skull of Satoshi’ Proves Bitcoin Mining Discourse Isn’t Dead

[Mar 27, 2023 11:46 AM] An artist made great art and learned about Bitcoin.

Empowerment Over Fear: Bitcoin, Home Birth And Responsible Sovereignty

[Mar 26, 2023 6:00 AM] “I've gained a lot of sovereignty through … Bitcoin, and I'm equally grateful that my partner has done the same by choosing home birth.” This is an opinion editorial by Conor Chepenik, an organizer for the Mass Adoption Bitcoin meetup and the…

Where the U.S. Government Went Wrong in Regulating Crypto

[Mar 26, 2023 4:45 AM] Former public policy attorney Keiko Yoshino writes about why she started paying attention to crypto, particularly the regulatory missteps.

Why We Opened The Belgrade Bitcoin Hub

[Mar 25, 2023 6:00 AM] With a rich history and recent evolution, Belgrade is now home to the latest Bitcoin working and presentation space. This is an opinion editorial by Plumski, a native of Serbia and founder of the Belgrade Bitcoin Hub.“What we now want is closer…

Bitcoin Was a Winner During the U.S. Banking Crisis, but Illiquidity Prevents It From Being a USD Hedge

[Mar 25, 2023 4:45 AM] While capital flowed into bitcoin amid a period of uncertainty, the cryptocurrency’s fractured liquidity arguably played the largest role in its surge.

Bank Consolidation Threatens Freedom, Makes Case for Bitcoin

[Mar 24, 2023 11:13 AM] The biggest threat from the banking crisis triggered by this month’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank might not lie in the potential for depositors to lose their savings but in the censorship power that massive banks are now accumulating as…

A Sudden Onset of Hyperinflation: What Will Happen to Bitcoin?

[Mar 24, 2023 10:34 AM]

Decentralized Media Via Web3: A Solution to Bias and Trust Issues in News?

[Mar 24, 2023 10:29 AM] Ashley Rindsberg – a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival – argues that the New York Times has a track-record of dangerous misreporting. Is "DeMe" the answer to what skews to the media?

How Will Bitcoin Adapt To Banking Uncertainty?

[Mar 24, 2023 6:00 AM] As some of the cryptocurrency industry’s go-to banks failed, Bitcoin’s importance was on display while its on and off ramps suffered.This is an opinion editorial by Karen Shidlo, a blockchain-focused content creator.The recent news of Silvergate…

The SEC’s Scattershot Approach Shows Its Weakness

[Mar 23, 2023 11:26 AM] By taking aim at high-profile targets including Coinbase, Justin Sun and Lindsey Lohan, the SEC showed it doesn’t have the resources to effectively police the crypto industry.

Just Saying No to Digital Dollars Means Cementing the Surveillance Status Quo

[Mar 23, 2023 10:06 AM] Political attacks on CBDCs gives a pass to existing government and commercial oversight of financial transactions, says Christopher Giancarlo, cofounder of the Digital Dollar Project.

Crypto Is the Solution to Bank Runs, Not the Cause

[Mar 23, 2023 6:45 AM] Self-custody, transparency and immediate settlement are just a few ways that crypto could prevent loss of funds.

Under A Bitcoin Standard, Legacy Institutions Will Adapt And Improve

[Mar 23, 2023 6:00 AM] When bitcoin becomes the global reserve currency, central banks won’t go extinct, but they will have to evolve. This is an opinion editorial by Jonathan Garner, a Bitcoin, finance and economics blogger at The Capital. Legacy reserve…

NFT Artist of the Year

[Mar 23, 2023 4:25 AM] Team VESA attended the annual world leading AI and Blockchain AIBC conference this past week and the collaboration that was initially sparked in 2018 received its It was such a great moment to be awarded the NFT Artist of the Year award in front of…

In Defense of a Digital Dollar

[Mar 22, 2023 2:51 PM] Fears about mass financial surveillance are real with CBDCs, but banning them, as Republicans have recently proposed, will not help. Instead, more research is needed, says Ananya Kumar.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, Privacy and the Politicization of the Digital Dollar

[Mar 22, 2023 2:02 PM] The putative presidential candidate’s plan to ban a CBDC at state-level is unworkable constitutionally. But it’s still worrying for the future of money in the U.S., says JP Schnapper-Casteras.

Straith Schreder: The Future of Content Is Collaborative

[Mar 22, 2023 12:21 PM] In a CoinDesk interview Straith Schreder, Executive Creative Director at Palm NFT Studio, shares why participatory artwork might actually work for your Web3 brand.

Bitcoin Emerges as Safe Haven as Traditional Finance Faces Turmoil

[Mar 22, 2023 11:40 AM] Conflicting data creates the question of how the Fed will react to both rising inflation and failing banks - and whether bitcoin will be a lifeboat.

The Reality Behind the Crypto Banking Crackdown: ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Is Here

[Mar 22, 2023 11:23 AM] Banking enforcement targeting legal crypto businesses appears to violate the FDIC's mandate. It may also be amplifying financial contagion.

‘Smart Money’ Tools Reveal Where Crypto Capital Is Moving

[Mar 22, 2023 10:37 AM] Tools that track “whale activity” can provide real-time insight into how capital is moving in digital assets such as bitcoin and liquid staked ether and can inform investing decisions.

Looking at Some Unanswered Signature and Silvergate Bank Questions

[Mar 21, 2023 5:55 PM] It seems the crypto industry still has some questions about Signature and Silvergate’s shutdowns.

Bitcoin and the Liquidity Question: More Complex Than It Seems

[Mar 21, 2023 1:24 PM]

Does Bitcoin’s Rally Vindicate the ‘Inflation Hedge’ Thesis – or Is Risk Back on the Menu?

[Mar 21, 2023 10:33 AM]

Seeking Freedom, Bitcoiners Should Consider Second Passports

[Mar 21, 2023 6:00 AM] Those who hold bitcoin recognize the importance of taking control of their own freedom. A second passport might be the next step. This is an opinion editorial by Jessica Hodlr, the COO of Plan B Passport.The rise of Bitcoin and the demand for…