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The Next Phase of DeFi Is Here
[Jan 23 12:07 PM] Expect a transition from incentive madness to real utility in crypto markets, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.
At Davos, Crypto Pushes Case for Decentralized AI
[Jan 23 10:37 AM] With Big Tech set to dominate AI, decentralizers made the case for a blockchain governance layer for the next era of the internet.
Why Is Bitcoin Censorship Resistant?
[Jan 23 9:30 AM] One of the central value propositions of Bitcoin is that no matter what happens, if you pay a high enough fee some miner out there in the world will confirm your transaction. In other words, Bitcoin is censorship resistant. There is a very good…
Bitcoin Adoption In Pakistan Continues To Rise Without Regulatory Clarity
[Jan 23 8:30 AM] Pakistan is one of the emerging markets in Southeast Asia with a population of approximately 250 million, and a country where the majority of the population lives below the poverty line. The people of Pakistan are hopeful; many believe that good…
Bitcoin's Future Is Fractional Reserve: Unless We Do Something About It
[Jan 22 8:30 AM] What started as a single transaction from Satoshi to Hal Finney, has evolved into a complex system of industrial scale miners, evolving meta-protocols like the Lightning Network and Fedimint, and a full embrace of institutional investors with the…
Instant Settlement Series: The Publishing Industry
[Jan 20 4:00 AM] The challenges associated with physical work and delayed payments, as discussed in the construction and logistics industries articles, might not be as directly applicable to industries with less physical movement. However, the principles of instant…
The SEC Goes Back to Court
[Jan 19 9:00 PM] Last summer, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance, alleging they listed and traded unregistered securities in the form of various cryptocurrencies. This week, the regulator's legal teams faced…
The New York Times Still Doesn’t Get Bitcoin
[Jan 19 2:59 PM]
Gaming Gift Cards Are Like Crypto – and Not in a Good Way
[Jan 19 2:02 PM] In-game tokens, like V-Bucks on Fortnite, face UX problems like many Web3 platforms. Is there a role an open, shared “trust layer” for gaming payments?
Don't Break Userspace!
[Jan 19 9:46 AM] “Mauro, SHUT THE FUCK UP!It's a bug alright - in the kernel. How long have you been a maintainer? And you *still* haven't learnt the first rule of kernel maintenance?If a change results in user programs breaking, it's a bug in the kernel. We never…
In Search of Financial Freedom: The Answer Lies With Bitcoin, Not Stablecoins
[Jan 19 9:46 AM]
Davos Debate: Should Tokenization Follow the 'Same Activity, Same Rules' Approach?
[Jan 18 1:26 PM] Regulation should be technology-agnostic, and focus on the activity and the outcome. But with blockchain-based security issuance, that approach could hold back the industry’s progress, says Noelle Acheson.
Coinbase vs. the SEC Debates the Difference Between Beanie Babies and Securities
[Jan 18 1:23 PM] The toys figured strongly in arguments over securities law, but will the case answer fundamental questions about crypto’s future.
Donald Trump Is the Latest Republican to Use CBDCs as a Dog Whistle
[Jan 18 12:43 PM] The presidential candidate declared fevered opposition to a digital dollar on Wednesday night, even though there are no official plans for one in the U.S. Why?
Crypto for Advisors: The Regulators are Here
[Jan 18 10:45 AM] As the crypto industry matures, regulators have indicated they will continue to focus on crypto after the spot bitcoin ETF approvals.
Towards Governance Abstraction: Understanding a 'Friendly' Way to Manage DAOs
[Jan 18 9:55 AM] Dagon, a technical implementation introduced by core developer Ross Campbell, looks to improve DAO governance and delegation using smart contracts.
Does Howard Lutnick Know ‘the Truth’ About Tether?
[Jan 17 3:13 PM] Speaking at Davos, the Cantor Fitzgerald CEO says the stablecoin issuer has the money to back USDT. Maybe it’s time we all started to believe in Tether, despite the “truthers”?
Bitcoin and Ethereum to Lead Altcoins Higher in 2024
[Jan 17 12:08 PM] The rise of bitcoin and ethereum, and more favorable macro conditions, could be good news for altcoins this year, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
How Tokenized Assets Can Replace Money
[Jan 17 11:18 AM] And why universal payments using fractionized assets is unlikely to happen soon.
Why 2024 Will Be Bitcoin's Year
[Jan 17 11:14 AM] ETF approvals and a halving set for April will change the supply-and-demand dynamic of bitcoin, likely sending the price higher, says John Stec at Global X.
Pricing Out Inscriptions
[Jan 17 10:30 AM] The battle for the future of Bitcoin is raging in real time on twitter as we are on the cusp of global economic contraction, thanks to 50+ years of the USD fiat regime, and are eagerly waiting for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the SEC. Yet…
Test and Deploy: A New Era for CBDCs
[Jan 17 9:55 AM]
The Environmental Cost of Gold Mining
[Jan 17 6:30 AM] King Ferdinand of Spain, sponsor of Christopher Columbus, had only one command for the conquistadors: “Get Gold! Humanely, if possible, but at all hazards!” 500 years later this sentiment still seems to be the same, with the addition of new…
Crypto Can Be a Coordination Layer for Artificial Intelligence
[Jan 16 2:32 PM] The mainstreaming of AI means compute power is at a premium. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) can fill a gap, says Shayon Sengupta, at Multicoin Capital.
DeFi Fumbled Its Post-FTX Advantage in 2023, but There’s Still Hope for 2024
[Jan 16 1:51 PM]
After the ETF: Bitcoin’s Coming Power Struggle
[Jan 16 1:20 PM] The approval of Bitcoin ETFs last week sets up a potential fight between Bitcoin Maxis and giant Wall Street institutions, says Michael Casey.
Miner Extractable Value (MEV) and Programmable Money: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
[Jan 16 9:17 AM] The core of Bitcoin’s security model relies on this basic game theory—miners, armed with their digital pickaxes, are in a relentless chase for profit. And it’s this pursuit that keeps the network secure. Basic vanilla mining involves producing…
Will the Next Bitcoin Halving Be Another Hype Cycle?
[Jan 15 12:25 PM] Following the launch of bitcoin ETFs, market watchers are looking for the next event that could drive market prices.
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Challenges Of Managing A Bitcoin Fund
[Jan 15 9:00 AM] After FTX collapsed, scornful critics widely ridiculed Caroline Ellison's approach to stop losses. 'I just don't don't think they're an effective risk management tool,' she infamously told an audience during FTX's heyday. But did she have a…