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Blockchain Is Secure, but You Are Not

For institutions to move into crypto, they need systems that protect against irreversible mistakes.

By Alexander BulkinJul 22, 2021

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No, the European Union Is Not 'Banning Anonymous Crypto Wallets'

The E.U. Commissioner for Financial Services may have misunderstood the meaning of her own statement. The reality is hard to imagine.

By David Z. MorrisJul 21, 2021

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China's Digital Inequality Dilemma: Open-Source Innovation vs. Control

China's fight against data-driven inequality could also hamper prosperity. Web 3.0 is one solution but will the Communist party embrace it?

By David Z. MorrisJul 20, 2021

A vegetable vendor in Shuhe, China. Apps that centralize vegetable vending have been among the targets of Chinese authorities' technology crackdown, out of fear they would eliminate jobs and increase inequality.

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DeFi Isn't Better Than TradFi if People Can't Use It

Geo-fencing and other user restrictions are like “no access” signs around platforms and protocols that were built for financial inclusion.

By Ann BrodyJul 20, 2021

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Blockchain or Blockbuster? The Choice Facing Financial Incumbents

The old-guard financial industry is aware of the competitive threat from decentralized finance, but it's not moving fast enough to catch up.

By Jerald DavidJul 20, 2021

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How $33B Robinhood Ended Up Being Worth Less Than Coinbase

The stock-trading app will debut in a fast-cooling market, costing it millions in cash and billions in market cap, says our columnist.

By David Z. MorrisJul 19, 2021

It's not just bulls and bears - equities are ruled by the shifting moods of the entire zoo.

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If Stablecoins Cause Instability, Regulators Have Themselves to Blame

Pseudonymity is a key reason for the emergence of the $110 billion stablecoin market. If regulators are worried about financial stability, they should have some KYC controls.

By JP KoningJul 19, 2021

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Everything Moves Fast in DeFi, Even Political Action

The controversial DeFi Education Fund will pay off for the whole industry.

By Brady DaleJul 19, 2021

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Why Central Bankers Invoke Free Banking to Attack Stablecoins

If you're going to warn people about stablecoins by citing 19th century history, you should at least include the full record, says our columnist.

By Nic CarterJul 19, 2021

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How Axie Infinity Creates Work in the Metaverse

A cute NFT pet game called Axie Infinity is currently raking in more protocol revenue than Ethereum and Bitcoin. Filipinos are benefitting.

By Leah Callon-ButlerJul 17, 2021

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