Politics
Biden Administration to Pick Acting Chairman Rostin Behnam to Head CFTC: Report
The regulator is charged with overseeing derivatives market activity, including cryptocurrency derivatives.
The Node: Crypto Gets Political
Crypto is about to reshape the face of U.S. politics, as those with the most at stake learn they need to pay to protect their interests.
Why the Prediction Markets Matter for Crypto
"Who's going to be the Republican nominee? Will the infrastructure bill pass? These are political events that have significant implications for shareholders and investors worldwide," John Aristotle Phillips, CEO of prediction market PredictIt, said. He further explains how his prediction firm can provide valuable insights into trading and investment.
Washington Should Let DeFi Succeed
Regulators should prosecute fraud, but also acknowledge the limits of their effectiveness and allow DeFi to mature.
What Is Bitcoin Freedom?
Bitcoin is not just for libertarians or progressives. It's a system firmly rooted in the republican notion of non-dominance.
Ethereum's Political Philosophy Explained
Conceptions of Bitcoin's political philosophy are well known. Paul Ennis examines what ideology animates Ethereum.
Freedom of Speech? Trump Sues Social Media Giants Over Censorship
In the latest escalation of former President Donald Trump's years-long battle with Big Tech over free speech and censorship, Trump has sued the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google. "The Hash" team debates the complicated world of politics and social media, pointing to implications for uncensorable domains on Web 3.0. and consistency in the application of rules by private companies.
Prediction Markets Put Eric Adams' NYC Mayoral Bid at 50-50 After 'Dummy Ballot' Snafu
Uncertainty following the Board of Elections' removal of 135,000 ballots has sunk Eric Adams' chances on PredictIt and Polymarket.
Blockchain Caucus Co-Chair Says Crypto 'Backdoor' Is Key to Unmasking Bad Actors: Report
The congressman suggested allowing the court to use a "cryptographic backdoor" allowing it to reverse transactions on the blockchain.
