Opinion
Q2 2025: From Balance Sheets to Benchmarks
Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk Data breaks down the July digital assets report and touches on corporate treasury adoption, the digital assets dominating the headlines and the role of benchmarks in capital decisions.
The Big Bet on Crypto’s AI Infrastructure
A new, decentralized movement is emerging — one that merges AI and blockchain to create open, scalable and trustless infrastructure, says ML Tech’s Leo Mindyuk.
The Evolution of Crypto Trading: From Wild West to Regulated Innovation
The cryptocurrency trading landscape has evolved from a decentralized, unregulated "wild west" to a more sophisticated and regulated environment, fostering institutional adoption and boosting investor confidence, says Patrick Murphy of Eightcap.
The Next Frontier in Finance: Tokenized Access to Private Markets
Tokenization is re-architecting private markets from the ground up, and the implications are enormous, says Fission Labs’ Jonathan Shaffer.
What’s Next for Real-World Asset Tokenization
On-chain finance is no longer hypothetical, but the road ahead — powered by rapid infrastructure improvements and shifting market conditions — is where the real transformation begins, says Carlos Domingo of Securitize.
How the Next Wave of RWAs is Becoming Crypto’s Real Edge
The introduction of tokenized reinsurance signals how far RWAs have progressed, says OnRe's Dan Roberts, allowing capital allocators broader access, greater transparency and potentially more resilient returns.
Why the CoinDesk-Proof of Talk Top 50 Women in AI and Web3 List Points to a Unified Future
The choice of leading women in AI and blockchain demonstrates the need for technologies and genders to work together, says Julia Bonafede, a judge for this year’s list of amazing women.
Why the Market Needs a Rules-Based Benchmark for Centralised Exchanges
Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk Data shares the April 2025 edition of the Exchange Benchmark report which sheds light on which exchanges operate at institutional standards and those still falling short.
The Case for Digital Asset Treasury Companies
Digital asset treasury companies, at least those underpinned by end game-winning assets and the right strategy, create tremendous shareholder value and may be the best way to invest in digital assets for many investors, says Upexi’s Brian Rudick.
Branded and Established Stablecoins Are Not Competitors; They’re a Power Combo
Branded and established stablecoins win when they work together, writes Bastion CEO Nassim Eddequiouaq.
