Opinion
DeFi Protocols Should Act More Like Fiduciaries
Open protocols can help reform the financial system, says our columnist. But they need to come with safeguards consumers understand.
The Tokenization Revolution Starts With Gold
Gold is a traditional safe harbor in a crisis and the blockchain-based version is a good way to start taking advantage of tokenization.
How Public Key Infrastructure Will Revolutionize Custody and Fund Management
The widespread use of public/private key pairs will change how assets are held and funds are managed.
Money Reimagined: Ethereum’s Renaissance Creates an Opportunity – And a Major Test
With DeFi and ETH-backed stablecoins booming, and the ETH 2.0 scaling upgrade imminent, the Ethereum community is gaining near-unstoppable momentum.
Tearing Down Monuments Isn't Censorship – It's Speech
Removing monuments to fit the values of the day is not censorship. It is an act of speech in and of itself, says our columnist.
The New York Times Proves Why Civil's Vision Is Still Vital
News media incentivized to tell the truth in a non-sensational manner is essential for beating racism and other injustice, says our columnist.
Blockchain Code Can Fill In When Antitrust Law Fails
Technology and the law have traditionally been at odds, but with blockchain and antitrust policy there's potential for cooperation.
In Fintech, Fiat and Crypto Worlds Are Converging
Crypto firms and banks are partnering at scale, part of the broader democratization of payments systems around the world.
In the Wildcat Era of Stablecoins, Commercial Banks Have New Rails to Ride
Today's stablecoin market mirrors the “wildcat banking” era of the mid-1800s, when banks printed their own dollars. Like then, federal intervention is likely.
Venezuela Is a Testing Ground for Digital Dollarization (and Zelle Doesn't Like It)
With their economy crumbling from hyperinflation, Venezuelans are finding new workarounds to get hold of digital dollars.
