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The Future of AI Is Decentralized

With AI, centralization doesn’t work on any level: technical, philosophical, ethical, or market, says Alex Goh, founder and chairman of EMC.

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EasyA Hackathon Offers $250,000 in Prize Money for Developers at Consensus 2024

The event this week in Austin, Texas, draws 500 developers, who are key to the blockchain industry’s future.

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The Unintended Consequences of FIT21’s Crypto Market Structure Bill

Joint CFTC and SEC jurisdiction as outlined in the landmark legislation will add heavy compliance costs, bifurcate global crypto markets and undermine a nascent industry in the U.S.

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3 Questions About the SEC’s Abrupt ETH ETF Approval

Was the decision politically motivated? What does it mean for Ethereum going forward? Will other leading chains benefit too?

Gary Gensler's SEC must now decide what to do about multiple applications for BTC and ETH ETFs (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Yes, PR Does Still Matter in Blockchain, Despite Balaji’s Advice

The tech mogul advises entrepreneurs to "go direct" instead of dealing with the media, but that isn't always the best idea.

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Is the House’s FIT21 Bill Really the Legislation That Crypto Needs?

While many in the industry cheered the passing of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act yesterday, many other raised criticisms and concerns.

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Are Sideline Skeptics Crypto’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Strength?

Engaging in open dialogue and discussions with critics is a productive way to ensure information circulating online is factual, SHADOW WAR's Roy Blackstone writes.

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Wake Up, Web3: Your Marketing Is Fueling a Bot Epidemic

We need airdrops and KOL campaigns that, instead of creating empty buzz and boosting vanity metrics, convert real committed users, build brand relationships, and bring large rewards to engaged communities, says Filip Wielanier, co-founder of Cookie3, a Web3 marketing platform.

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Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin ETF vs Direct Ownership

This article aims to provide financial advisors with a detailed comparison of these investment vehicles, addressing key aspects such as management, custody, trading, and tax implications to inform both advisors and their clients better.

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No, a Sponsored Labeled Crypto Press Release Is Not An Alternative to Editorial Coverage, PR Pro Says

Earned media is often more valuable for Web3 projects than pay-to-play posts, Tal Harel says.

Pitching a specific reporter often requires more research, but is often a better strategy, Web3 PR expert Tal Harel says. (Egor Vikhrev/Unsplash)