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

The U.S. can’t lose the bitcoin race to China

The next global power competition is not being fought over missiles alone. It’s being fought over money, and right now, China is moving aggressively to shape the future of it, argues Gooden.

USA and China trade relations, cooperation strategy. US America and China flags on chess king on a chessboard

Opinion

Iran war shows markets no longer sleep

The latest conflict involving Iran has produced an unexpected proving ground for financial infrastructure, and an unlikely winner has emerged, argues Huang.

Iran

Opinion

It’s time for clarity for America’s digital asset markets

Recent polls have shown that registered voters want America to set the rules for global finance, reinforcing why the Senate must act now, explains Smith.

The SEC wants the public to weigh in on how cryptocurrencies fit into qualified custodian regulations.

Opinion

How DeFi is changing the financial landscape for Latin Americans

DeFi is quietly shifting from niche crypto experiment to a legitimate financial tool across the region, explains Serrano.

Latin America (Leon Overwheel/Unsplash)

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Finance

Donald Trump Jr. denies rumors World Liberty Financial is falling apart

World Liberty Financial co-founder Donald Trump Jr. and co-founder and CEO Zach Witkoff pushed back on recent online rumors as the crypto firm battles Justin Sun in court.

Donald Trump Jr. with Zach Witkoff on the Mainstage at Consensus Miami.

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Consensus Miami Day 3: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground

It's day three of Consensus Miami 2026 on Thursday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.

Eric Trump, Asher Genoot, and Michael Lau on Consensus Miami 2026's Mainstage.

Opinion

The time is now: the Senate must act on crypto market structure legislation

The United States needs to finally establish a clear framework that the market needs.

U.S. Capital (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Opinion

The legal risks and practical considerations of digital asset blacklisting

When digital assets are frozen, holders can suddenly be deprived of access to their legitimate assets or income. Here’s what to know to keep your digital holdings safe.

Frozen Assets

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Opinion

The government should promote innovation, not punish it

District Attorney of Sacramento County, Ho argues that ambiguous rules and enforcement practices, such as those for crypto, lead to confusion, rather than seeking clarity in the law to further growth.

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Opinion

A new narrative for bitcoin that will last

Of the myriad pundits proclaiming what bitcoin is or isn’t, Blume offers a more clear-eyed framing that, he argues, will outlast the others.

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