Opinion
The Financialization of NFTs Raises Regulatory Issues
A “fantasy startup investing” platform lasted just one day in open beta, but in the process, it proved that the financialization of NFTs may be problematic.
Learning by Doing: A Different Kind of Graduate School for Blockchain
Work hard, innovate and find a real problem that needs solving. That’s it.
‘Only the Little People Pay Taxes.’ The Pandora Papers and the Case for Crypto
Offshore revelations sap faith in centralized power and show why trustless systems are needed.
Sign-In With Ethereum Is Coming
The dangers of letting Facebook control your online identity are clear. One alternative would use your Ethereum wallet instead, and let you control your own data.
US Wants to Regulate Stablecoins First
Signs point to stablecoin issuers being more integrated into the banking sector. That could be a good thing.
What Iceland’s Spectacular Banking Collapse Teaches Us About Tether
Iceland’s surreal banking bubble led to one of the biggest blowups of the 2008 financial crisis. The story holds important lessons – including a possible scenario for Tether’s collapse.
How Advisors Can Add Value to Clients With Crypto
Being a crypto-competent advisor can help to differentiate yourself from other financial professionals and add value to your client relationships and practice.
How to Talk to Your Legislator About the Crypto Safe Harbor
The Peirce/McHenry proposal is a healthy middle ground for regulation.
Sorry, Blockchains Aren’t Going to Fix the Internet’s Privacy Problem
The economics aren’t good for a consumer privacy revolution, but technology is already helping people who want absolute anonymity.
The Pandora Papers Show Why People Love Crypto: You Can’t Trust the Powerful
The same offshore fig leafs helping elites to dodge taxes have underpinned decades of rampant state-backed abuse.
