Opinion

Opinion

Policy

What China's Blockchain Services Network Means for the World

While China invests heavily in blockchain technology, President Biden failed to mention the topic in his recent State of the Union.

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Policy

The Node: Bring on the Bitcoin ETFs

Liquidity concerns in bitcoin markets are overblown. They're not a reason to reject bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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Markets

The Node: Opening the Mental Health Closet

Working in the crypto industry comes with special challenges, especially during a pandemic and a long bull run.

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Markets

DeFi Will Decentralize the Enterprise

The real innovation of decentralized finance (DeFi) is decentralization, not finance, our columnist says.

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Markets

The Node: Bitcoin Is Real, Fictional Money

Ever wonder if bitcoin is real money? You're not alone.

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Policy

Time Is Running Out to Win the Blockchain Race

Tech and financial services companies might think they have plenty of time to develop a "blockchain strategy." If history is a guide, they don't, says EY's blockchain leader.

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Policy

Self-Sovereign Identity, 5 Years On

Five years ago, Christopher Allen wrote about "self-sovereign identity," a key principle for crypto and the web 3.0 community. Here he reflects on its impact.

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Finance

A Bridge Called Tether

A parable of risk assessment.

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Markets

Dogecoin and the New Meaning of Money

Dogecoin's popularity reflects big power shifts due to social media and twin financial crises. There's no more important story for the reimagination of money, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

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