Opinion
Bitcoin, Mescaline and Parallel Worlds
From conspiracy theories to magical internet money, humans have bought into shared belief systems to make sense of reality.
Banks Are Toast but Crypto Has Lost Its Soul
In becoming a high-risk, high-yield playground for dollar investors, the cryptocurrency world sold out, says our columnist.
DeFi's Good, Bad and Ugly
Have we forgotten the ICO craze and how long it took to revitalize the crypto industry's image?
Money Reimagined: Defanging FAANG
With the internet more monopolized than ever, can Web 3.0 help produce an economy that's fairer to innovation and startups?
The Crypto-Dollar Surge and the American Opportunity
The U.S. has much to gain from being the steward of a politically neutral payments technology, even if it means giving up power over the financial system.
For DeFi to Grow, CeFi Must Embrace It
Despite the buzz, DeFi is not on a good trajectory. It's too technical, too volatile and too "geeky" to be adopted by "the mainstream," William Mougayar writes.
You Think Crypto Isn't Ready to Be Money? Consider the Coin Shortage
If the United States had a digital dollar, we wouldn't need to worry about a lack of coins at retailers like Target and Kroger.
What the Fed's New Inflation Policy Means for Stablecoins
Stablecoins, which have been on a pandemic tear, have the potential to soak up deposits currently held by banks, where they offer little or no interest.
Venezuelans Look to Crypto-Dollars for Financial Security
Crypto-dollars offer an alternative to unreliable currencies and the dangers of holding physical cash. They just need to be designed for everyday people.
Mr. Powell, If You Want Higher Inflation, Give People Money
The Federal Reserve wants a little more inflation to keep the economy buoyant. That's hard to achieve when Main Street is so under water.
