Betsy Farber

Betsy Farber is CoinDesk's Senior Editor, Content Operations & Strategy. She does not hold a material amount of cryptocurrency.

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Opinion

DeFi’s shakeout is a stress test, not a death sentence

Novozhenov argues that despite lingering governance, security and regulatory hurdles that have shuttered several protocols, DeFi remains resilient.

strong, grow

Opinion

How U.S. sports teams can launch their fan-token strategies right now

Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz, examines the implications of the SEC and CFTC’s recent joint guidance on digital assets and what the regulatory clarity means for the future of blockchain fan engagement.

Los Angeles Dodgers v Washington Nationals April 3, 2026

Opinion

The magic word for digital assets adoption and success: choice

For the digital asset ecosystem of the future to flourish, investors need options, explains Sullivan.

choices

Opinion

Regulation by hostility: the real legacy of Biden-era crypto policy

Thorn argues that a recent New York Times op-ed rewrites history through omission, glossing over the collateral damage caused by the previous administration.

(White House, Biden, modified by CoinDesk)

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Opinion

Digital asset treasuries must now earn their keep

For treasuries to do so and stay competitive, Kiernan unpacks three broad strategies that are emerging.

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Opinion

The post-quantum transition can’t be postponed any longer

Google’s new research potentially puts the entire bitcoin supply – and the very foundation of digital trust – at risk, explains Pruden.

Google show peak retail interest in cryptocurrencies. (Pixabay)

Opinion

The time for clear financial privacy rules is now

Despite recent regulatory progress in the industry, privacy remains an area that needs to be addressed, says Yelderman.

3D Render of a Safe with Coins and Banknotes, Blue, Economy Concept – Stock Photo

Opinion

The SEC’s latest crypto guidance still leaves too much unsaid

The regulatory agency’s reset is real, but the new details stop short of the full course correction the industry needs, say Gibson Dunn attorneys.

(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Opinion

Crypto needs a reset before the next bull run

The industry’s most significant opportunities are being forged during this period of uncomfortable volatility. Here’s why, argues Grider.

Markets chart (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

Why Mastercard paid double for stablecoin infrastructure it could have built

The credit card giant’s pricey payment to buy stablecoin platform, BVNK, says more than any strategy deck or earnings call ever could.

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