Opinion

When DeFi Becomes Intelligent
The combination of decentralized finance and artificial intelligence is inevitable and can unlock a new level of innovation in DeFi.

NFTs Can Bring the Real World On-Chain
NFTs are the first wave of real-economy “e-commerce” transactions on public blockchains, says our columnist.

What NFT Sales Mean for Digital Real Estate
If NFT artworks can be worth millions, what's to stop virtual world real estate from rising in value?

The Node: 'Green' Bitcoin Is the Price of Mass Adoption
Bitcoiners may want to dismiss the energy/environment debate, but it's not going away as more corporates look to make an allocation.

5 Legal Considerations When Dealing in NFTs
Just because securities laws might not apply doesn’t mean other laws won’t, says our columnist.

The Node: Crypto Doesn't Pay
It's not really money until people can get it in a paycheck of some kind.

This Isn't the Revolution I Signed Up For
Radicals think they're under siege from Silicon Valley and Washington D.C., and they believe “blockchain fixes this.” Not my problem, says EY's Global Blockchain Leader.

Money Reimagined: Why Quantitative Easing Is Here to Stay
The U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, usually seen as a source of American might, is now hindering the Federal Reserve’s monetary sovereignty.

The Node: COVID-19 and the Need for Web 3.0
Societal change has been both small- and large-scale, from the acceleration of e-commerce and work from home to the loss of trust in experts and institutions.

NFTs: A Legal Guide for Creators and Collectors
NFTs raise some thorny intellectual property issues. Here is a guide from a lawyer who works closely with artists.

