Opinion

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.

The Future of Money Is Unbundled
Money's three social functions – storing value, exchanging it and providing a unit of account – are unraveling, with dramatic implications, says EYQ's Insights Director.

Bitcoiners Should Go Vegan to Save Bitcoin
Bitcoin has an ecological footprint and so does the carnivorous diet of many hardcore bitcoiners. Sacrifice meat to save the sacred cow.

CBDCs and Stablecoins: The Regulatory Battle to Come
As central bank digital currencies do battle with stablecoins, dollar-backed projects will have to work hard to ensure independence.

Crypto Is a Luxury, Gucci Just Hasn’t Realized It
High-end retailers are accepting crypto for their wares when they should be thinking much bigger.

Bitcoin and Gold Are Complementary Investments
Crypto and gold aren't in zero-sum competition for investors' attention, says Russell Starr, CEO of Trillium Gold Mines.


Consolidations Are Coming to Crypto
Coinbase is for sure going to buy more companies. And with the success of its stock listing, other crypto companies are sure to follow and will also do what public companies do: buy things.

Tether's Report Card Offers Less Detail Than Rivals'
Our columnist compares how the company behind the leading stablecoin (USDT) attests to its reserves and how its competitors do it.

Web 3.0 Is Coming for the Sharing Economy
DeFi demonstrates how "sharing" businesses can be built using open protocols, says EY's blockchain leader.

