Opinion

How to Dismantle the Surveillance State After the Patriot Act
Today is the 20th anniversary of the Patriot Act, which traded certain individual liberties for national security.

What Drives Crypto Users? Distrust of the System or Speculation?
A new survey finds people aren’t seeking out crypto as an alternative to fiat or commercial banks.

The Coming Convergence of NFTs and Artificial Intelligence
Building AI capabilities into the lifecycle of NFTs opens the door to forms of intelligent ownership, says the CEO of IntoTheBlock.

What CBDCs Mean for the Future of DeFi and Stablecoins
Central bank-issued digital currencies are an existential threat to permissionless stablecoins and finance.


NFT Artist Brian Frye Wants You to Steal This Article
Frye is for plagiarism, against copyright and sort of neutral on securities law.

In Defense of OCC Nominee Saule Omarova
Right-wing critics have dismissed the Cornell academic as a dangerous socialist. But her actual views bear more investigation.

Why Bitcoin Is Worth at Least a Penny
As the cryptocurrency hits another all-time high, investors unfamiliar with the asset class may wonder why it has value at all. Here’s a brief explanation.

Contango Conmigo: Why a Bitcoin Futures ETF Could Be a Bloody Ride
Regulators maintain the futures market is a lower-risk way to list bitcoin. But there’s a major catch.


