Opinion

When White Hat Hackers Go Bad
Even the most ethical hacker can be lured in by the seven deadly sins of pen-testing. This article is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week series.

Then They Fight You: Scenarios for Coming Crypto Regulation
U.S. regulators are clearly ready to impose rules on the crypto market. If crypto advocates are serious about all this, it’s time to quit messing around.

The Perverse Impacts of the Anti-Money-Laundering System
Do anti-money laundering rules actually stop crime, and is it worth the costs to privacy and fairness?

What to Make of the Avalanche Whistleblower Report
An investigation intended to show Ava Labs paid for adversarial lawsuits against its rivals has issues of its own.

Digital Liberation: How Blockchain Can Be Sexy (and Safe)
Tech is changing the way individuals live and innovate. How will this affect "the oldest profession," sex work? This article is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week.

Why Crypto Should Support the American Data Privacy and Protection Act
A code-first approach to consumer privacy could be bolstered by legislative initiatives.

In Defense of Crime
Crime can be an important signal that something in society needs reforming, writes David Z Morris. Financial surveillance that attempts to completely prevent crime could just make things worse in the long run. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week.

Why It Can Feel Good to Be Bad in the Metaverse
Virtual reality is fun. It’s a release. But when does it become a little too real? This article is part of CoinDesk's "Sin Week."

AMC and Wall Street Are Learning All the Wrong Lessons From Crypto
Meme stocks are here to stay. That may not be great.

In Defense of Crypto Speculation
Crypto needs speculation. The higher it is, the greater the potential for disruption.

