Opinion


Markets

Indians Want Bitcoin Despite Government Stance

Bitcoin has a tendency to show up the weakness of governments in the face of technology. This is nowhere more true than in India.

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Markets

Don't Follow the Suits, Follow the Weirdos

The big wins in crypto are going to come from the punks, hippies and contrarians. In this very bullish season, don't be enraptured by the “grownups.”

The suits show up when sectors become safe, after they plateau. They show up when something can be turned into a nice, predictable little business. They show up once it's boring.

Finance

You’re a Lemon if You Buy a Tesla With Bitcoin

Should you purchase a car with bitcoin and then need a refund, the manufacturer has some special terms and conditions.

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Markets

Does BlockFi's Risk Justify the Reward?

Despite the company’s strong business model and experienced leaders, there are significant risks customers need to understand.

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Markets

Elon Musk’s Bitcoin Marketing Coup

By embracing bitcoiners, Tesla is likely to make more sales among that crowd even if they pay in fiat. Any extra BTC the carmaker gets is gravy.

Elon Musk's upstart auto company Tesla is running a bitcoin node.

Finance

Money Reimagined: NFTs Can Learn From DeFi's Growth

Once the frenzy around NFTs subsides, the category will need new ways to grow. DeFi is one promising avenue, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

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Policy

Crypto Must Apply Safety Lessons of the Existing Financial System

Governments have "very little incentive" to change money laundering rules to accommodate crypto, says the long-time head of the FATF.

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Policy

The Node: Bitcoin Is 'Armageddon Insurance'?

What would it take for governments to add bitcoin to their balance sheets? Here's what one expert thinks.

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Policy

The Real Problem With Crypto

While boomers lay down ever more debt, millennials (and younger) have started looking for an exit door. How will governments respond?

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Markets

The Node: Beeple Sold Out. So What?

Crypto could do with a little less tribalism.

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