Opinion
The Future of Everything Is Free
Blockchains are about to make a lot of things effectively free, and as a result they will transform how business and finance are done, says our columnist.
The Node: Coinbase's Subjective Valuation
Bitcoin has changed how we think about value creation, but Coinbase's $100 billion projection still looks very high.
‘Women Aren’t Into Crypto.’ Look Around, Dude
Women are playing a big role pushing crypto forward, says Crypto.com's U.K. manager. But the industry could be more inclusive.
The Node: The Problem of Authenticity in NFT Art
“This work does require a context. It's not just the blockchain," Foundation's CEO said.
Sorry Coinbase, You’re Not Worth $100B
Coinbase is going to market at an opportune moment, but $100 billion is still a helluva lot of money in an industry teeming with competition.
How the NFT Boom Explains Square's Tidal Buy
Why on earth would a payments company buy a music streaming service?
Into the Money-verse: Central Banks Under Siege in 2028
It's 2028. Once-dominant sovereign currencies face intense competition. Meanwhile, someone is attacking the Fed's e-Gov platform.
Money Reimagined: Crypto Speculation Is a Feature, Not a Bug
Speculation is the basis of American capitalism and it's driving, not hindering, the development of a crypto-based economy.
The Frustrating, Maddening, All-Consuming Bitcoin Energy Debate
Extrapolating Bitcoin's future energy use based on its current profile leads to some very screwy numbers, says our columnist.
