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The Case for Congressional Focus on Decentralized AI
It’s imperative lawmakers not overlook decentralized AI as they begin to regulate AI, says Cheng Wang, CFO of Overclock Labs, which operates the Akash Network, a decentralized cloud.
Why You Should (Still) Care About Silvergate
It’s become increasingly clear that crypto-focused banks such as Signature and Silvergate were closed by political mandate during the 2023 banking crisis, says Nic Carter. And the way it was done should bother anyone who cares about open access to financial services.
Kamala Harris’s Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Would Hurt All Crypto Investors
The proposed 25% levy would hurt early investors in bitcoin and lead to a selloff in the wider market, says Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile.
How the Crypto Retail Market Has Changed
Retail investors may not be as plentiful in the current cycle, but they've become increasingly sophisticated, says CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten.
Uniswap’s Model Is a Science Project That Could Kill DeFi
Serious questions remain about the sustainability of DeFi leader’s business model and those of similar automated market makers, says Eric Waisanen, CEO and Co-Founder of Astrovault.
Can We Ever Trust AI Agents?
Decentralized AI gives us a path to trusting the agents that will soon populate our digital lives, says Marko Stokic, Head of AI at Oasis.
The Global Rate Cut Cycle Will Power Risk Assets Even Higher
Investors tend to focus on monetary policy from the major central banks and Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland have each cut rates three times this year. Lower borrowing costs going forward should boost the price outlook for crypto, says Scott Garliss.
The Paradox of the Bitcoin Maximalist
When Bitcoin is dominated by major institutions (and Bitcoiners are asking for approval from presidential candidates) we are in danger of creating centralized decentralized finance, something Bitcoin’s founders never intended, says Jason Dehni, CEO of Credbull.
DePIN: Reshaping the Internet and Empowering Users
Brian Trunzo, Global Head of Business Development at Polygon Labs, argues that DePINs represent an opportunity to build useful new services, while redistributing control and value to end-users.
Inflation Should Moderate in August, Boosting the Crypto Outlook
PCE, an alternative measure of inflation, is starting to ease up, setting the stage for easier money policies from the Fed. If so, that’s good news for risk assets like bitcoin and ether, says Scott Garliss.
