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Why People Still Think Bitcoin Will Die

Unstoppability is one of its most important and reliable features. So why do so many respondents to a recent survey think Bitcoin will fail in 2024?

Bitcoin sculpture made from scrap metal outside the BitCluster mining farm in Norilsk, Russia.

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When Is a Ponzi a Ponzi?

U.S. authorities indicted the operators of HyperVerse, an alleged $1.8 billion “Ponzi scheme.” There’s a fine line between a “fraudulent investment scheme” and many crypto projects, it seems.

HyperVerse's promoters paid an actor to pose as CEO, according to court documents. (HyperVerse on YouTube)

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Su Zhu Recommends Prison for All, in an Attempt to Rebuild a Reputation

Flipping the narrative, the disgraced 3AC financier says he enjoyed life behind bars. “I had the best sleep of my life.”

16:9 su zhu three arrows capital 3AC (CoinDesk)

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How AI and DePIN Will Change Web3

The collision of Web3 services, distributed infrastructure (DePIN) and AI creates entirely new forms of internet experience and we're just starting to see the future, says Lex Sokolin, at Generative Ventures.

Art installation reminiscent of digital ecosystems

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Which Is the Best Self-Custody Lightning Wallet?

Bitcoin educator Anita Posch tested the Blixt, Green, Mutiny, Phoenix and Zeus Lightning wallets while traveling in Zimbabwe.

(Michał Mancewicz/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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DAOs Are Not the Next Home for Online Extremism

Wired claimed this week that decentralized autonomous organizations are gathering grounds for "dangerous groups." But the article misunderstands what DAOs actually do and what they are useful for, says Preston J. Byrne.

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Why Is Everyone Suddenly Bearish About Bitcoin?

The cryptocurrency has dipped following the most bullish event in recent crypto history, the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, apparently causing a crisis in faith.

Bull and Bear (nosheep/Pixabay)

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ETH ETFs Are Inevitable — But When?

As the SEC delays applications from Grayscale and BlackRock, Daniel Kuhn looks at how soon the Securities and Exchange Commission might approve these investment products.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk, modified)

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Crypto for Advisors: Unlocking Crypto Custody

As a financial advisor, it is crucial to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to crypto custody. Instead, the most suitable solution depends on your client’s specific needs, goals, and risk appetite.

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My Long-Term Investment Case for Bitcoin

There are short-term factors like the new U.S. ETFs and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. But the longer-term case rests on larger macro factors, says Torbjørn Bull Jenssen.

Bitcoin (André François McKenzie/ Unsplash)