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Jason Calacanis Is Right About ‘Grifting’ Crypto VCs (but Confused)

The famed podcaster and angel investor draws the line at naming his friends.

Noted investor and podcaster Jason Calacanis (Duffy-Marie Arnoult/WireImage)

Circle's Cautious USDC Approach Has Paid Off, Despite Missteps

For years, Circle seemed like an unfocused mess. But making the USDC stablecoin more transparent and regulated than the competition is paying off in a massive way.

Circle CEO and founder Jeremy Allaire testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on December 8, 2021 in Washington, DC. Allaire has been among the most proactive crypto leaders in welcoming regulatory oversight – a controversial stance that is paying off in a big way. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Is the Ethereum ‘Merge’ Driving This Rally?

A proposed date for the transition from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake protocol signaled a return of optimism to crypto markets.

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Crypto Carbon Credits: Slapping Lipstick on a Pig

There are deeper issues with crypto’s greenification beyond the current market rout.

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No, Mt. Gox Payouts Aren’t Going to Torpedo Bitcoin's Price

Mostly because honey badgers don’t care. Also, logistics.

(Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek J. Hurder/Wikimedia Commons)