Opinion

To Use or Hold? Solving the Classic Crypto Conundrum With a Dual Token Model
Where blockchain is concerned, two really can be better than one.

Jason Calacanis Is Right About ‘Grifting’ Crypto VCs (but Confused)
The famed podcaster and angel investor draws the line at naming his friends.

The Case for Investing in Bitcoin During Crypto Winter
The cryptocurrency still has an important role in a diversified portfolio.

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.

The Credit Crunch Is Not the End of Crypto Lending
It is a mistake to view bitcoin’s success as a trade-off against the creation of credit. Its future depends on it, says our columnist, a partner at Castle Island Ventures.

Who Is Building Ethereum's Public Goods?
The aim of Web3 isn’t exploitation, but "regeneration" of nonstate and noncorporate infrastructure.

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.

Crypto Carbon Credits: Slapping Lipstick on a Pig
There are deeper issues with crypto’s greenification beyond the current market rout.

CeFi Broke. But DeFi Is Not Without Blame
It’s dangerous to simply throw all the blame for the current round of market mayhem at centralized lenders. Work is needed to bring security and stability to DeFi, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

No, Mt. Gox Payouts Aren’t Going to Torpedo Bitcoin's Price
Mostly because honey badgers don’t care. Also, logistics.

