Opinion

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.

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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.

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The Emperor has no wallet

Why crypto still hasn’t solved a single everyday problem, argues VerifiedX’s Pollak.

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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.

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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.

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Crypto social isn’t dead, it’s just changing hands

Why major shakeups at Farcaster and Lens are actually a market correction.

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How decentralized AI is leveling the playing field

Forget OpenAI and Google. New decentralized networks are putting an end to Big Tech's monopoly.

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Iran’s rial collapse mirrors Lebanon’s crisis, driving citizens to bitcoin

With the rial plunging, middle-class savers are bypassing local banks to move billions into the domestic crypto ecosystem.

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