Opinion News

Editorial viewpoints and expert opinions on the future of blockchain and finance.

Layer-3s are a necessary innovation in crypto

Layer-3s are controversial in crypto at the moment, but their emergence solves a few of our industry’s key problems, says Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs.

10 months ago

Analysis

Fixing Ethereum’s biggest problems

The real reasons developers and investors are doubling down on ETH, and potential ways to make things right.

10 months ago

Crypto

Crypto shakeup: How to view the crypto space moving forward?

Blockchain fragmentation and Ethereum's network challenges highlight Bitcoin's enduring appeal as a store of value.

10 months ago

Analysis

A data-driven look at the state of DeFi

The maturation of DeFi attracts institutional interest, with pioneers like Aave and Lido leading while new trends like DEX perps and real-world asset tokenization push the boundaries.

10 months ago

Stablecoins

Banning Tether is a threat to national monetary security

Banning offshore stablecoins like Tether risks undermining the dollar's global dominance and could spark inflation while paving the way for geopolitical adversaries to fill the void.

10 months ago

Stablecoins

Stablecoin’s path to 2025: Key growth drivers and TradFi integration

From tariffs to political meme coins and regulations, new challenges have emerged in the crypto space over recent months. Yet, they stem from a positive development: crypto adoption has reached record levels.

11 months ago

DeFi

The five pillars of decentralized financial inclusion

Decentralized Financial Inclusion focuses on equal access to financial systems through blockchain, benefiting underserved communities with empowerment and opportunities.

11 months ago

Web3

The LIBRA playbook: How centralized power hijacks Web3’s future

The LIBRA scandal exposed the orchestrated playbook of illusion, fueling a growing disillusionment with Web3's promise of decentralization.

11 months ago

Mining

Tariffs, trade tensions, and the Bitcoin mining industry

Trump’s presidency was supposed to be a win for crypto—but his trade policies and a sudden increase in regulatory enforcement are creating new headaches for bitcoin miners

11 months ago