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How a Harris 'Opportunity Economy' Will Benefit the Crypto Industry

[Sep 26 3:21 PM] G Clay Miller, one of the organizers of the Crypto4Harris group, outlines why he believes that a Harris Administration would be better for digital assets than a Trump presidency.

Crypto for Advisors: The Growth of Bitcoin as Collateral

[Sep 26 3:00 PM] As traditional investment products face declining yields, savvy asset managers must consider emerging opportunities within the cryptocurrency space to meet growing client demand.

The Next Wave of AI Is Mobile

[Sep 25 7:16 PM] AI is moving beyond tech giants as everyday smartphones take on complex computing tasks, says Mitch Liu, CEO of Theta Labs.

The Three Doors: Which One Will Bitcoin Step Through?

[Sep 25 6:25 PM] Mircea Popescu is a mostly forgotten figure in this space, but he was once a very impactful cultural figure early on before he slowly faded out of the wider public sphere to eventually “accidentally” drown off the coast of Costa Rica. He was quite…

When Icons Fall: P. Diddy, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the Lure of High-Profile Cases for Attorneys

[Sep 25 5:33 PM]

The Galois Capital Settlement Signals a New Era for Digital Asset Custody

[Sep 25 4:08 PM]

Israel Goes Cashless

[Sep 25 3:34 PM] A few days ago, a new initiative promoted by Prime Minister Netanyahu was announced - removing 200 shekel bills from circulation, as a first step to abolish cash altogether within a few years.The official excuse? fighting financial crimes and black…

Unreliability, High Prices, and Security Breaches: Can DePIN Fix Telecom?

[Sep 25 3:19 PM] With skyrocketing costs, frequent security breaches, and unreliable services, the telecom industry is ripe for change, and DePIN may serve as the perfect catalyst for the sector’s transformation, says Uplink's Carlos Lei.

Ethereum's Changing Landscape

[Sep 25 3:19 PM] For investors, ETH’s future depends on how Ethereum balances innovation with maintaining healthy economic policy, says Matthew Kimmel, digital asset analyst, CoinShares.

The Fed Pivot is Finally Here

[Sep 25 3:19 PM] Last week, the Fed cut its federal funds target rate by 50 bps to 5.00% p.a. (upper limit) which could have strong implications for the crypto community, says Andre Dragosh, head of research Europe, CoinShares.

Leveraging Bitcoin’s Security for Trustless Asset Transfers

[Sep 24 6:52 PM] We should be looking to Bitcoin as the foundation for secure cross-chain infrastructure, says Jeff Garzik, CEO of Bloq and leader of the Hemi Network project.

What to Expect at Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Sentencing

[Sep 24 5:30 PM] Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will learn her fate in a few hours. She may spend the next several months or years behind bars, but her attorneys, the Department of Justice and the Probation Office all seem to think she should remain a…

MicroStrategy Outpaces BlackRock's IBIT by Over 3x Year-to-Date

[Sep 24 3:37 PM] Exploring the unique strategies and competitive landscape of BlackRock's IBIT vs. MicroStrategy

How Democrats Have Shifted on Crypto

[Sep 24 1:52 PM] While Democrats are yet to outline much crypto policy, the Democratic National Convention showed a significant change in tone, say Justin Slaughter and Sheila Warren.

Crypto Needs a Purple Mindset

[Sep 23 6:49 PM] The politicization of crypto into red-blue corners is not helpful to the industry. It’s time to reject the us vs. them mentality, says Circle’s Josh Hawkins.

Bitcoin Forks: Pathways to Innovation or Disruptive Forces?

[Sep 23 5:53 PM] Since its inception in 2009, Bitcoin has undergone several forks, or splits, that have given rise to new cryptocurrencies and variations of the original protocol. As of May 2024, there are over 100 Bitcoin forks in existence, with varying degrees…

The Fed Must Have Confident Consumers

[Sep 23 2:51 PM] Last week’s rate cut won’t be the last, says Scott Garliss, as the Fed looks to build consumer confidence. That’s good news for risk assets including bitcoin and ether.

FTX’s Downfall Couldn’t Have Happened Without SBF’s Fraud – Or Prager Metis’ Audit Failure

[Sep 23 2:30 PM] FTX’s auditor recently agreed to settle misconduct charges with the SEC. Jack Castonguay says auditors working with the crypto industry should take notice.

The Next Stage for Public Good Funding in Crypto

[Sep 20 6:19 PM] Privatizing public goods investment in venture funds would help align incentives and lead to more sustainable financing for networks that have a social purpose, says Azeem Khan.

Why We Won’t See CBDCs Everywhere

[Sep 20 5:31 PM] For all the talk of central banks launching digital versions of national currencies, only three projects have fully launched. For a host of reasons, we likely won’t see a global rollout of these difficult-to-build and not-particularly-wanted…

How Bitcoin Will React After The U.S. Election

[Sep 20 4:30 PM] As the U.S. presidential election approaches, it’s worth examining how past elections have influenced Bitcoin’s price. Historically, the U.S. stock market has shown notable trends around election periods. Given Bitcoin’s correlation with equities…

Prediction Markets Go to Washington('s Appeals Court)

[Sep 20 4:00 PM] The CFTC is working to ban political prediction markets. Its current goal: Get a federal appeals court to keep one from launching while it argues a judge was mistaken in overturning its rejection of Kalshi.

Celebrating 10 Years of the Hardware Wallet Revolution

[Sep 19 4:01 PM] As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first hardware wallet, it's remarkable to see how far Bitcoin security has come. From the early days of precarious self-custody methods to the game-changing creation of the Trezor Model One, this…

The Maturing Crypto Job Market

[Sep 19 3:18 PM] Compared to the last bull cycle, the jobs market is slightly less abundant for candidates looking to enter the industry. But professionals with experience are as well-placed as ever, says Emily Landon, founder of The Crypto Recruiters.

Crypto for Advisors: Are Advisors Investing in Crypto?

[Sep 19 3:00 PM] Did the launch of spot crypto ETFs help bring crypto into the mainstream and encourage adoption - particularly by closing the gap between advisors and their clients?

Fractal Bitcoin: A Misleading Affinity

[Sep 18 7:58 PM] Fractal Bitcoin is a recently launched project that bills itself as “the only native scaling solution completely and instantly compatible with Bitcoin. In essence it is a merge mined system portraying itself as a second layer sidechain for Bitcoin…

Fair AI: Why Everyone Should Profit From the AI Boom

[Sep 18 4:21 PM] Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia currently dominate AI development, including the data that drives it. Blockchain and crypto tech can compensate users, making for more equitable AI networks, says Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa.

Bridging the Skills Gap: Preparing the Workforce for a Web3 Future

[Sep 18 3:55 PM] Companies have invested so much on education with a focus on trading, but have not turned their attention to the portion of the workforce that remains unfamiliar with the technology that will be responsible for creating, facilitating, communicating…

Three Ways DeFi Will Revolutionize Financial Services

[Sep 18 3:55 PM] DeFi is poised to create a future where financial services are digital, open, always-on, and borderless, says Bill Barhydt, ceo, Abra.

The Fed Will Tell Us Soon If Bitcoin Is at a New Baseline

[Sep 18 2:34 PM] Today’s Fed interest rate announcement will set the table for a fresh uptick in crypto assets, says Philipp Pieper, co-founder of Swarm Markets.