Benjamin Schiller

Ben Schiller is a senior adviser at Miden, a privacy-focused blockchain. He was a CoinDesk managing editor from 2019 to 2025, and, before that, a staff writer at Fast Company.

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Opinion

Why Blockchain Valuation Models Are Still Up for Debate

How do you appraise the value of a decentralized network? William Mougayar says every new era of the internet requires a new way of thinking about value.

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Opinion

Can the Real Cypherpunks Please Stand Up?

Crypto has not come this far to sell out to the political machine. Coinbase's sponsorship of the U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary military parade is a stark reminder that while crypto must be compliant, it should not be co-opted, says Megan Knab, CEO and Founder of Franklin.

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Finance

JPMorgan Files Trademark for Digital Asset Platform as Wall Street's Crypto Embrace Continues

JPMD will offer services including digital assets trading, exchange, payments and issuance, according to the filing.

JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York City in 2023. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Markets

Spot XRP ETF Set to Start Trading in Canada This Week After Regulatory Nod, Token Up 7%

The Purpose XRP ETF, issued by the asset manager of the world's first spot bitcoin ETF, is set to start trading on June 18 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Opinion

Home on the (BTC) Range

Is a range-bound bitcoin price a good or bad thing?

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Opinion

OCC Green-Lights Crypto Activities for Banks

The nation’s banking regulator has opened the way for banks to offer crypto services. Now it’s up to the institutions to show they can be trusted, say attorneys from Venable LLP.

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News Analysis

Weekly Recap: Milestones Galore for Stablecoins

Walmart and Amazon are both considering issuing stablecoins, potentially revolutionizing payments.

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Opinion

America’s Dollar Dominance Depends on GENIUS

This week's vote on stablecoin legislation ensures that finance will continue to be dollar-denominated and governed by American values, says Kristin Smith.

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Opinion

Digital Assets Are One Step Closer to Regulatory Clarity

With passage of a crypto market structure bill out of key House committees, the U.S. is poised to finally have fundamental legislation covering the digital assets industry, say Rep. French Hill, Rep. G.T. Thompson, and Rep. Tom Emmer.

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Opinion

Don’t Let the Cult of Price Hold Crypto Back

Focusing solely on prices masks the real progress taking place on blockchains like Ethereum, says William Mougayar, founder of the Ethereum Market Research Centre.

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