Opinion

Your Crypto Startup Needs a Recession Strategy
A shakeout is coming in crypto venture capital and entrepreneurs should react with a new plan, says our columnist.

How to Get Money to People in an Emergency, Fast
How do you get emergency dollars to Americans fast? You use smartphones, not checks and bank accounts.

China Is Winning the Coronavirus Information War
The coronavirus crisis creates a geopolitical opportunity for China, starting with digital currencies, says Teddy Fusaro of Bitwise.

Digital Assets Are More Recession-Proof Than You Might Think
Like gift cards, digital tokens represent claims on future services. In a downturn, those tokens may not lose value as readily as equities and debt.

How to Protect Your Online Privacy While Working From Home
From your router to your browser, tips from a privacy professional about staying safe online during the coronavirus pandemic.

How Blockchain Tech Can Make Coronavirus Relief More Effective
Smart contracts and distributed ledgers can bring accountability and certainty to coronavirus relief efforts, says economist Stephanie Hurder.

Looking for a Safe Haven Digital Asset? Try Gold
Gold has traditionally been a safe place to invest during market turmoil. Now there's an even better version: tokenized gold, says the CEO of Smart Valor, a European exchange.

Corporate America Knows the Bailout Is Baked In
Corporate America has embraced fragility, says Nic Carter. Its business model depends on a bailout.

Looking for a Halving Payday? Quick Wins in Investing Are Rare
Miracle returns in investing seldom materialize. Beware excessive expectations for the bitcoin halving.

How Financial Models Could Move Bitcoin's Price After the Halving
If history is a guide, financial models forecasting the post-halving bitcoin price are just as likely to shape the future as predict it.

