- Back to menuPrices
- Back to menuResearch
- Back to menuConsensus
- Back to menu
- Back to menu
- Back to menu
- Back to menuWebinars & Events
Opinion
The Unlikely Fix to Crypto's Privacy Failures: Government
The industry can't change what ails Web 2 without support from states like the U.S.

At ETHDenver, Weird DeFi Comes Out of Its Shell
CoinDesk’s DeFi reporter shares some perspective on Ethereum’s most optimistic conference to date.

Why the CryptoPunk Flop Is a Turning Point for NFT Auctions
A pseudonymous collector withdrew 104 CryptoPunks from Sotheby's. What does that mean for the future of splashy NFT auctions?

The Case for Taxing Proof-of-Work
Most bitcoin owners aren't cypherpunks and don't require an energy-intensive consensus mechanism. A tax would shift them on to sensible alternatives. This post is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

Are Crypto Investors Savvy or Suckers? The UK’s Tax and Financial Regulators Don’t Agree
The two agencies' differing opinions are impeding the development of comprehensive guidelines that would protect investors and ensure crypto's development.

Why We Still Need Guidance on Staking Rewards Taxation
A tax consultant and CPA analyzes the recent decision by the IRS to refund $3,200 to the Tennessee couple taxed on their Tezos staking rewards. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

4 Crypto Tax Myths You Need to Know
With the U.S. tax deadline (April 18) around the corner, confusion about cryptocurrency taxes abounds. Here are some ways you might have your facts wrong, according to ZenLedger COO, Dan Hannum. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

Trudeau Proved Bitcoin's Value, so Why Is It Trading Sideways?
Financial censorship in Canada is creating new crypto converts. But BTC's price isn't following - yet.

So What If Part of Bitcoin's Code Was State-Funded?
Adam Tooze asked if bitcoin politics is self-deluded. Cypherpunks are just resourceful.

How to Avoid Getting Rekt by Crypto Taxes
Tax guidance lags innovation. So does tax software. Meanwhile, misconceptions abound. If not careful, investors can end up owing more tax than expected and having to unload crypto to pay the bill. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.
