Latest from Betsy Farber
Facing a crisis, Bitcoin treasury companies need to pivot to survive
Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.

Crypto’s age of hype is over, making way for the real infrastructure to be built
Nikolic challenges a recent CoinDesk op-ed, declaring "crypto's rock 'n' roll era is over," and argues that it’s the best shift for the industry’s builders.

Hoskinson might be wrong about the future of decentralized compute
Cardano’s founder recently made an argument about hyperscalers that needs to be addressed, says Fan.

The Emperor has no wallet
Why crypto still hasn’t solved a single everyday problem, argues VerifiedX’s Pollak.

Why crypto's privacy problem is a total dealbreaker for mainstream users
Without privacy, the industry is fundamentally mismatched with its audience and stalling mass adoption, argues Gruell.

Crypto’s Rock ’n’ Roll Era Is Over
As crypto passes into mainstream use, it’s losing its rebel soul. It may still express rebellion, but won’t be rebellion anymore, says Callon-Butler.

The Multibillion-dollar shift turning prediction markets into a professional hedging tool
Traders are moving beyond sports bets and elections to price "unpriceable" geopolitical and policy risks that standard financial tools can’t handle.

Managing financial AI agents is the only skill you’ll need to survive the AI layoffs
To stay in the game, rather than try to outlearn every new release, learn how to use AI to strengthen your finances and build a buffer against industry disruption, says Naja.

Donald Trump's crypto legacy in two words: Paul Atkins
As the CLARITY Act faces a stalemate on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration is pivoting toward executive workarounds and family-backed stablecoins to reshape the financial system without waiting for a vote, argues Dale.

A new bipartisan bill wants to ensure the next century of tech is written in America
The Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act is a high-stakes play to win the global code war.

