Opinion

Opinion

Markets

Dalio, Brainard, Lummis: Your Guide to Day 1 at Consensus 2021

Bitcoin's energy use, ether as hard money, Ray Dalio on the future of inflation and bitcoin as a hedge asset. Here's your guide for Day 1 of Consensus.

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Finance

It's 2031. This Is the World That Crypto Created

Ten years from now, cryptography has revolutionized money, identity and much more. Blockchains are infrastructure, and kids prefer DeFi to banks.

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Markets

TFW No More Up Only

A sing-along to the tune of The Police's 1978 classic "So Lonely."

Sting, when he was with the Police

Policy

Money Reimagined: Hey Elon, Bitcoin Can Green the Grid

Decentralization of the energy system and the money system can go hand in hand, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

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Tech

Venmo's Censorship of Gaza Payments Makes Case for Neutral Platforms

Whatever the rights and wrongs of the Gaza conflict, platforms like Venmo shouldn't decide who gets paid or not. We need open systems like Bitcoin.

Gaza City on Thursday

Markets

Som Seif: 'Rational' for SEC to Approve Crypto ETFs

The founder of Purpose Investments, one of the first companies to offer bitcoin and ether ETFs in North America, chats ahead of Consensus 21.

Som Seif, CEO  of Purpose Investments

Finance

What Coinbase’s Media Play Means for Crypto

Coinbase's apparent move into media is part of a trend of crypto companies developing their own content. Is this a good thing for the industry?

Coinbase Global Debuts Initial Public Offering At Nasdaq MarketSite

Markets

Time to Decide: Are You an Investor or a Gambler?

A crash isn't a great time to decide why you invested in the first place. But it's better late than never.

DAX Drops Sharply, Recovers Following Greece Turmoil

Markets

The Node: BTFD Explained

Some see major crypto sell-offs, like the one happening now, as buying opportunities. Here's what they're really saying.

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Markets

Why Cathie Wood's ARKK Is Still Betting on Coinbase

Champion growth investor Cathie Wood has had a tough year. But consistency of approach could be her secret weapon, says our columnist.

Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Investment Management