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What We Know About the Massive Ledger Hack

The latest crypto exploit, affecting security firm Ledger and a number of popular DeFi protocols, is a moment of levity for some.

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Code Is Not (Always) Law

Sometimes, the law is the law, industry experts say.

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Paying for Use Slows Down Crypto's Search for a Use Case

CoinDesk's Danny Nelson reported that Polygon paid DraftKings to be on the network, a furtive deal that only misrepresents consumer choice.

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‘A Politician Masquerading as a Regulator’ – 3 Takeaways From Fortune's Gary Gensler Profile

An in-depth magazine story about the SEC chair reveals the breadth of the man’s ambition and the limitations of his record.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Everyone Needs a Manifesto

Vitalik Buterin's thoughtful musings on techno-optimism contrast with VC Marc Andreessen’s recent writings.

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