11 / 74 Relevant items tagged with #Opinion

Posts

Bloomberg and Better Markets Are Wrong About Crypto

[Aug 28 3:37 PM] Crypto is far from the currency of choice for financial predators, says former CFTC Commissioner Fred Hatfield. That’s really the U.S. dollar.

Pavel Durov: The Imperfect Free Speech Hero

[Aug 27 8:04 PM] Pavel Durov is a free speech hero, but Telegram is far from a perfect free speech platform, writes CoinDesk's Ben Schiller.

A Manual Guide to Killing Bitcoin: The Eternal Return

[Aug 27 7:16 PM] This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Halving Issue”. Click here to get your copy.Every morning at 6am, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the cynic weatherman Phil Connors wakes up to experience the same day over and over and over again�

An Untold Story of Bitcoin in Thailand

[Aug 27 4:20 PM] In the rapidly expanding global Bitcoin community, Western biases often dominate the narrative, overlooking diverse stories from around the world. One such story belongs to Didier Somnuke, a small business owner in the heart of Bangkok, a city…

It’s Time to Build a Sustainable Blockchain Ecosystem

[Aug 26 9:22 PM] For years, the industry has created and lost value without establishing real business models. It’s time to demonstrate that we’re on the path to turning blockchains and the applications built on them into real businesses, says Azeem Khan.

Accelerating Innovation in the DePIN Sector

[Aug 26 5:41 PM] Everyone agrees the real-world utility of DePINs is what makes them so interesting, but it’s also what makes them so difficult to build. Companies and investment firms like IoTeX, Hotspotty, EV3, and DePIN Pulse are building tools to lower the…

The Fed’s Rate Cut Cushion Is Good News for Crypto

[Aug 26 2:40 PM] A key metric by which officials set rates shows the potential to cut rates by 175 basis points over the next nine months. If so, that’s likely to drive the prices of bitcoin and ethereum higher, says Scott Garliss.

Okay, Bloomer!

[Aug 23 5:17 PM] Bloomberg’s editorial board says Harris and Trump shouldn’t “pander” to crypto. The piece itself panders to stereotypes about the digital assets industry.

R.I.P. Unhosted Wallet Rule

[Aug 23 2:30 AM] In 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed imposing know-your-customer requirements on unhosted wallets, drawing immense backlash from the crypto industry. This week, the Treasury Department formally withdrew the proposal.

From Chaos to Crypto: The Crecimiento Movement Igniting Argentina

[Aug 22 8:31 PM] A month-long pop-up in Buenos Aires is showing how crypto can potentially transform an economy from the bottom-up.

Meeting Binance CEO Richard Teng

[Aug 22 8:15 PM] Four takeaways from CoinDesk’s interview in New York yesterday.

Crypto for Advisors: Are Crypto SMAs Right for Institutions?

[Aug 22 3:00 PM] Separately Managed Accounts, or SMAs, offer significant advantages over ETFs for institutional investors who want to invest in crypto via actively managed accounts.

Bitcoin’s Role as Collateral in Real Estate Development Financing

[Aug 22 1:00 PM] Enhancing Creditworthiness with Bitcoin in a Debt-Intensive EconomySince US President Richard Nixon announced in 1971 that the US dollar would no longer be convertible into gold at a fixed rate, central banks around the world have started operating…

If Men Were Angels: Decentralization’s Silent Comeback

[Aug 21 7:50 PM] MoonPay’s Keith A. Grossman argues that we are facing a new and insidious form of centralization that’s threatening core civil liberties. But, just as this threat is fueled by emerging technology, it can also be stopped by it.

After 2022’s Bust, Scars Are Healing In Crypto Lending

[Aug 21 6:53 PM] Innovative structures, attractive yields, and stronger risk management capabilities are driving a recovery in institutional crypto lending markets, says Craig Birchall, head of product at Membrane, an institutional loan management software provider…

Can Crypto Sway the U.S. Election?

[Aug 21 6:30 PM] With the political environment so finely poised, candidates would be wise to attract crypto voters, says Nonco’s Jeffrey Howard.

Blockchain vs. Transfer Agents: A Call for Genuine Market Innovation

[Aug 21 4:28 PM]

Settled, But Not Really: The Privacy Gap in Bitcoin's 'Final' Transactions

[Aug 21 1:00 PM] Bitcoin technology is impressive for just how many fundamental problems with money it solves. One advantage of bitcoin that is often touted is that it provides for final settlement of transactions. Final settlement means that, once a transaction is…

Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains

[Aug 20 7:09 PM] The next iteration of blockchain improvements may give us a new opportunity to achieve genuine decentralization, delivering resilient networks with innovative services, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

About That 'Gary Gensler for Treasury Secretary' Story

[Aug 20 5:29 PM]

Breaking Down Dirty Coin: The Documentary That Shatters Bitcoin Mining Myths

[Aug 20 3:17 PM] Bitcoin mining has long been embroiled in controversy. From Greenpeace’s high-profile “Change the Code, Not the Climate” campaign to Alex DeVries' exaggerated claims about Bitcoin’s growing "water footprint," the media often portrays Bitcoin minin

Top Democratic Donor Leaves Crypto Super PAC

[Aug 20 12:36 AM] Ron Conway disagrees with spending $12 million to defeat Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown.

Why DePIN Is Taking Off Now

[Aug 19 4:33 PM] DePIN has existed for a few market cycles, with early successes in digital infrastructure networks like Helium and Golem. Now, half a decade later, it is taking off, as seen by a surge in product launches and new DePIN-dedicated funds. Outlier…

Not Your Keys, Not Your Name: Here’s Why Naming is the Next Killer App for Bitcoin

[Aug 19 1:00 PM] In the Name of FreedomNeutral money like bitcoin preserves economic liberty. It respects individual freedom. It silently advocates for property rights. Whether you’re an individual or a business, it gives you complete empowerment over your…

Lava Loans Protocol v2: DLC Based Bitcoin Collateralized Loans

[Aug 16 4:16 PM] The Lava Loans protocol (v2) is a scheme designed by Lava building upon Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) to facilitate a trustless Bitcoin collateralized loan system. The huge implosion in the market last cycle caused by centralized platforms…

What's Next in SEC v. Ripple?

[Aug 16 2:30 AM] While the SEC case against Ripple was decided solidly in Ripple’s favor, the takeaways for the rest of the industry are limited.

Crypto Behemoth Coinbase Enters The Bitcoin DeFi Arena

[Aug 15 3:13 PM] A short and cryptic tweet sparked a frenzy in X circles late Tuesday night when leading global exchange Coinbase hinted at plans to enter the wrapped Bitcoin market. The initial speculation was quickly validated by senior employees who corroborated…

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Volatility and Market Conditions

[Aug 15 3:00 PM] During times of uncertainty, the increased availability and accessibility of an investor’s portfolio can lead to reduced volatility and panic across all asset classes, including crypto-native tokens.

Stablecoins Can Make the World a Safer Place. Regulators Should Encourage Them

[Aug 15 2:27 PM] The global financial system will be better off if stablecoins are fully adopted and foreign exchange risk goes the way of the dinosaurs, says Christopher Perkins, president of CoinFund.

Ghost Chains to Goldmines: How to Create Web3 Products That People Want

[Aug 14 8:02 PM] The incentive structure of the current blockchain ecosystem works against useful innovation. CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan has some ideas to fix that.