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Things in Crypto We're Freaking Out About
With a nod to Sam Bankman-Fried, CoinDesk staff crowdsource their fears, anxieties and disappointments — for your enjoyment!
As Congress Bickers, the Rest of World Recognizes Stablecoins
Singapore, Switzerland and several other jurisdictions are laying the groundwork to legally enshrine stablecoins. The U.S.? Not so much, even though the U.S. has a lot to gain from the promotion of dollars. Plus: a word on CoinDesk's recent journalist layoffs.
How PayPal Upended the Crypto Debate in Washington D.C.
Democratic policymakers are rethinking their stance on stablecoins in the wake of the fintech giant's PYUSD announcement, says John Rizzo. Here's why.
The Machine Economy and the Convergence of Web3, AI and Fintech
Fintech, Web3, and artificial intelligence are one economic whole, and our ability to grow each relies on their deep synthesis, says Lex Sokolin, founder of Web3 investment fund Generative Ventures.
PayPal’s Stablecoin Is No Libra. Why the Timing Feels Right
Like Facebook's ill-fated Libra project, PYUSD is getting some pushback in Washington. But its prospects seem more promising, says Michael J. Casey.
Tokenization News Roundup: Pendulum Swings Toward Doubters
In recent weeks, the buzz around the emerging tool of tokenizing real-world assets has been on how it will grow to achieve the $16 trillion-by-2030 potential that the Boston Consulting Group predicted last year. Inevitably, criticism intrudes, and this week there is sober opinion, caution and skepticism in the zeitgeist.
Barbie Is a Metaverse
Virtual worlds, like Barbie’s, are a source of meaning and fulfillment for people seeking more in life. And these worlds gain from interactions: the more interoperability, the better.
PayPal’s Stablecoin Is a Watershed Moment for Finance
Until now, most of crypto’s big innovations have been for crypto-natives. PayPal’s stablecoin is different, says Austin Campbell, the former head of portfolio management at Paxos.
