Opinion


Markets

4 Charts Showing Why Bitcoin Is an Alternative Risk Asset

Who said "safe haven"? Bitcoin's unique performance and risk profile make it a different type of investment animal.

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Policy

Why Europe Bests the US at Attracting Crypto Startups

The EU has created a common framework for regulating crypto across the economic bloc. The U.S. is still working out its approach.

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Finance

Banks Need to Adopt Crypto, Now

Resistance is futile and the time for doing nothing with crypto was two years ago, not today, says our columnist.

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Markets

BitMEX Founder's Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi

The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.

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Policy

Privacy, Power, Fiscal Policy, the Poor: 4 Reasons to Worry About CBDCs

As central banks everywhere gear up to launch digital currencies, it's time to consider the possible downsides.

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Markets

Latin America's Big Blockchain Opportunity

Decentralizing the financial sector and putting trust in distributed ledgers means less reliance on the continent's corrupt intermediaries.

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Policy

Bitcoin Is the Biggest Big Short

Short-sellers help identify weaknesses in capital markets. Bitcoin helps us see what's wrong with the financial system.

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Markets

The Complete Case for $100K Bitcoin

It's conceivable. Here are the scenarios where a $100,000 bitcoin valuation becomes feasible.

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Markets

Open Finance Is Better Than Broken Finance

Traditional financial services fail to meet the core needs of a global economy. DeFi is not perfect but it's for everyone.

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Tech

The Dark Future Where Payments Are Politicized and Bitcoin Wins

If the payments system ever becomes seriously politicized, Bitcoin's apolitical nature could become more appealing. But that's not a scenario worth looking forward to.

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