Opinion
Why Crypto Terminology Is Outdated
Even the terms "cryptocurrency" and "blockchain" have a far wider meaning now than they did just a few years ago.
Crypto Donations Are About More Than Censorship-Resistance
If you deal in crypto regularly, it makes sense to send charitable contributions in crypto, too.
Apolitical Crypto Networks in Times of Sanction and War
If blackballed from the global financial system, will Russia turn to bitcoin?
The Unlikely Fix to Crypto's Privacy Failures: Government
The industry can't change what ails Web 2 without support from states like the U.S.
At ETHDenver, Weird DeFi Comes Out of Its Shell
CoinDesk’s DeFi reporter shares some perspective on Ethereum’s most optimistic conference to date.
Why the CryptoPunk Flop Is a Turning Point for NFT Auctions
A pseudonymous collector withdrew 104 CryptoPunks from Sotheby's. What does that mean for the future of splashy NFT auctions?
The Case for Taxing Proof-of-Work
Most bitcoin owners aren't cypherpunks and don't require an energy-intensive consensus mechanism. A tax would shift them on to sensible alternatives. This post is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.
Are Crypto Investors Savvy or Suckers? The UK’s Tax and Financial Regulators Don’t Agree
The two agencies' differing opinions are impeding the development of comprehensive guidelines that would protect investors and ensure crypto's development.
Why We Still Need Guidance on Staking Rewards Taxation
A tax consultant and CPA analyzes the recent decision by the IRS to refund $3,200 to the Tennessee couple taxed on their Tezos staking rewards. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.
4 Crypto Tax Myths You Need to Know
With the U.S. tax deadline (April 18) around the corner, confusion about cryptocurrency taxes abounds. Here are some ways you might have your facts wrong, according to ZenLedger COO, Dan Hannum. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.
