Opinion

Opinion

Opinion

The Case for Technological Neutrality in Web3

Protecting consumers and businesses from fraud is what matters, not vague value judgments of an emerging technology.

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Tech

Sell the Ethereum Merge

Many market participants think the highly anticipated Ethereum Merge will be bullish for ETH. The opposite is more likely.

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Crypto Winter Is Here. The Weak Will Die, and the Strong Will Eat Their Bones

The crypto market is entering very rough waters. But the industry and its creative energies are here to stay.

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Opinion

How Much ETH Does Joe Lubin Hold?

As Ethereum gears up for the switch to proof-of-stake, how the network’s tokens have been distributed comes back into focus.

ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin speaks at ETHDenver 2022 (Chet Strange/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Opinion

No One Is Saying 'Crypto Winter' at Consensus

The once-humble gathering has become a beautiful, crazy beast (but not a bear).

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Opinion

Consensus Compared: Why 2022 Feels Different

There are echoes to 2018. But, on many metrics, this year's event isn't the same at all, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

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Opinion

Tackling the Inflation Misinformation Machine

The current bout of inflation is transitory, but it’s far better than deflation.

Given a choice, inflation is a better option than deflation. (Peter Cade/Getty Images)

Opinion

Why Terra’s Fall Offers a Unique Opportunity to Create a Better Stablecoin Environment

The right approach, including a constructive dialogue with regulators, can restore trust in stablecoins, which are among the most revolutionary aspects of the crypto environment.

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Markets

Will El Salvador Default on Its Sovereign Debt in 2023?

While the issuance of a $1 billion bitcoin bond is delayed, President Nayib Bukele must face payments of $800 million next January. Will he make it?

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Opinion

As Federal Agencies Organize, US States Continue to Lead in Regulating Digital Assets

The Biden administration’s “whole of government” approach to crypto may not be an improvement to the current patchwork of rules.

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