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Crypto’s Venture Capital Gap

[Sep 9 2:25 PM] The lack of a central hub for crypto, compared to other tech movements, may be holding innovation back, says CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan.

How Might Donald Trump's Crypto Token Fit Into Regulations?

[Sep 7 4:30 AM] The former president of the United States is launching a crypto yield product, even as he appeals to the crypto industry in his current bid for office. Donald Trump will be the "chief crypto advocate" for World Liberty Financial, a venture that has…

We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions

[Sep 5 5:47 PM] To achieve the net-zero goal ASAP, we must find a way to actively integrate end consumers into the energy market. The answer is Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, says Kai Siefert, founder and CEO of Combinder, a user-owned distributed…

Telegram Is Driving Crypto Adoption, Despite Bad News

[Sep 5 3:34 PM] Telegram's crypto adoption story via TON may be its lasting mark in 2024 despite recent news leaving many with a negative impression, says Daniel Cawrey, a former CoinDesk journalist who is now chief strategy officer of Tonkeeper, a non-custody…

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Gold, Stores of Value

[Sep 5 3:00 PM] The approval of the bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could represent a similar change in market to what central banks caused in gold markets post-2022 – a new factor that, at least temporarily, overwhelms traditional narratives, including the “store of…

How Ethereum 2.0 Can Transform DeFi

[Sep 4 5:48 PM] The shift to proof-of-stake has raised worries about over-centralization. By reaffirming its commitment to decentralization, the blockchain can realize its goals, says James Wo, Founder & CEO of DFG.

Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems

[Sep 4 4:32 PM] The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for.

Why the SEC Is Wrong About NFTs

[Sep 3 4:12 PM] The SEC's Wells notice against OpenSea showed once again how regulators are overreaching in interpreting the law, says Edward Lee, a professor at Santa Clara University School of Law, and the author of "Creators Take Control."

Institutional DeFi Needs a BUIDL Moment

[Sep 3 3:55 PM] The lack of institutional adoption in DeFi is mostly due to capability limitations, not just regulatory uncertainty, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.

Facing Up to Crypto’s Gen Z Stigma

[Sep 3 2:30 PM] Students should be among the earliest adopters of Web3, but they’re currently not using the technology, says Benjamin Sturisky, research analyst at Delphi Digital and president of Gator Blockchain.

Why The DNC Doesn't Care About Bitcoin

[Sep 3 1:20 PM] Two weeks ago I attended the Democratic National Convention. The chief reason I did so was to try and encourage an impartiality to our coverage of politics as it relates to the election and Bitcoin here at Bitcoin Magazine. Earlier this year we…

Bitcoiners and Wobblies: Labor Day Edition

[Sep 2 1:47 PM] Recently, I’ve been reading about the foundations of the American Labor Movement. Specifically, the birth of the Industrial Workers of the World and a group called the Wobblies, a nickname given to IWW Members. At its peak, the IWW had over 150,000…

A U.S. Crypto Bill's 2024 Chances

[Aug 31 12:30 AM] Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told the audience at a "Crypto4Harris" virtual event that he hoped to shepherd crypto legislation through Congress and have President Joe Biden sign the bill into law by the end of…

Beating the Bots: In Defense of Human Traders

[Aug 29 5:18 PM] As bots come to dominate trading on DEXs, a new price prediction platform allows human traders to demonstrate what they are good at, says Maksim Balashevich, the founder of Santiment.

Art Is Not a Security

[Aug 29 2:23 PM] NFTs “expose the incoherence of the SEC’s understanding of what it’s authorized to regulate,” says law professor Brian L. Frye, following news yesterday that the SEC has issued a Wells notice against OpenSea, claiming the NFT platform has violated

The New Mission Critical Facilities: Bitcoin Mining Farms

[Aug 29 1:51 PM] Life embodies evolution, change, adaptation, and the willingness to thrive. Throughout history, we have experienced numerous changes that have forced society to evolve, adapt, and grow. From the inception of trading to the COVID-19 pandemic and…

F%$K Bad Research

[Aug 28 9:15 PM] This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Halving Issue”. Click here to get your copy. It is also report #1 of the "FUD Fighters" series powered by HIVE Digital Technologies LTD.F%$K Bad Research: I spent over a month analyzing a bitcoi

The Other Satoshis: Bitcoin's Most Important Early Contributors

[Aug 28 6:38 PM] This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Halving Issue”. Click here to get your copy.If, in 2021, the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery, so too does the two-year period from 2008 to 2010 when Bitcoin’s creator served as the

The Security Hustle: Protecting My Bitcoin From Hackers

[Aug 28 4:08 PM] Bitcoin, the world’s first and leading cryptocurrency, has proven its mettle in its roughly fifteen years of existence. From 2011 to 2021, it was the world's best-performing asset class in eight of the last eleven years. At the end of 2023, it…