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Money Reimagined: Crypto Speculation Is a Feature, Not a Bug

Speculation is the basis of American capitalism and it's driving, not hindering, the development of a crypto-based economy.

Extrapolating Bitcoin's future energy use based on its current profile leads to some very screwy numbers, says our columnist.

By Nic CarterMar 5, 2021

Decentralized autonomous organizations, non-fungible tokens: Building blocks for a new media owned by talent.

Central bank currencies are more than payment systems. They are programmable networks for verifiable commerce, says EY's blockchain leader.

By Paul BrodyMar 4, 2021

DeFi has cut into Tether's dominance of the stablecoin market. Will greater regulation help win back customers?

By JP KoningMar 3, 2021

Rather than putting spare cash into its own shares, the networking giant should invest in the future, says an ETF manager.

By Dan WeiskopfMar 3, 2021

How Gary Gensler approached the $400 trillion swaps market at the CFTC points to how he might approach crypto at the SEC.

By Chen AradMar 2, 2021

Calls to stop GameStop-type "market manipulation" could open the door to government regulation the crypto industry won't like.

The helplessness we felt during the suspension points to a much bigger problem for everyone, writes Michael J. Casey.

Gary Gensler could take charge of the SEC. Will he be open to more innovation, like bitcoin exchange-traded products?