Opinion


Finance

Money Reimagined: Tucker Carlson Is Right About Financial Privacy

Say what you will about the Fox News host, but he deserves credit for highlighting Bank of America’s transaction snooping, writes Marc Hochstein.

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Policy

What Happens if All Stablecoin Users Have to Be Identified?

If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist.

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Finance

No, Bitcoin Is Nothing Like the South Sea Bubble

Those who compare bitcoin to the great bubbles of the past need to check the historical books. This moment is very different.

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Policy

Why We Should Take Dogecoin Seriously

Dogecoin's rise reflects the power of collective belief and a longing for a more ideal form of crypto.

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Markets

How to Bring Off-Chain Assets to DeFi

Institutions are interested in DeFi for off-chain assets, such as real estate. Here, from our columnist, are some issues they might consider.

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Policy

Why the US Needs Bitcoin

Elon Musk and other VIPs have endorsed it. Here's why the Federal Reserve should seriously consider BTC for its balance sheet.

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Finance

Taking Stock of How Far Crypto Has Come

Crypto has financial, technological and human capital. But for now it lacks a compelling mainstream narrative, says a European VC.

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Finance

Here Comes the Virtual Real Estate Boom

With NFTs taking off and the real real estate market buffeted by COVID-19, virtual worlds like Decentraland could be well placed to capitalize.

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Policy

Money Reimagined: Musk Masters the Attention Economy

Bitcoin's recent surge shows the power of celebrity and how, like it or not, influencers create value in the modern economy.

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Markets

Building Black Wealth With Satoshis and Cash App

For decades, the financial system has been rigged against Blacks. Today, there is an alternative that removes barriers to wealth creation.

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