Opinion
In Search of Financial Freedom: The Answer Lies With Bitcoin, Not Stablecoins
"It is not enough to swap one master for another, be it a government or a corporation," Montclair State University adjunct professor Burak Tamaç writes.
Davos Debate: Should Tokenization Follow the 'Same Activity, Same Rules' Approach?
Regulation should be technology-agnostic, and focus on the activity and the outcome. But with blockchain-based security issuance, that approach could hold back the industry’s progress, says Noelle Acheson.
Coinbase vs. the SEC Debates the Difference Between Beanie Babies and Securities
The toys figured strongly in arguments over securities law, but will the case answer fundamental questions about crypto’s future.
Donald Trump Is the Latest Republican to Use CBDCs as a Dog Whistle
The presidential candidate declared fevered opposition to a digital dollar on Wednesday night, even though there are no official plans for one in the U.S. Why?
Crypto for Advisors: The Regulators are Here
As the crypto industry matures, regulators have indicated they will continue to focus on crypto after the spot bitcoin ETF approvals.
Towards Governance Abstraction: Understanding a 'Friendly' Way to Manage DAOs
Dagon, a technical implementation introduced by core developer Ross Campbell, looks to improve DAO governance and delegation using smart contracts.
Does Howard Lutnick Know ‘the Truth’ About Tether?
Speaking at Davos, the Cantor Fitzgerald CEO says the stablecoin issuer has the money to back USDT. Maybe it’s time we all started to believe in Tether, despite the “truthers”?
Bitcoin and Ethereum to Lead Altcoins Higher in 2024
The rise of bitcoin and ethereum, and more favorable macro conditions, could be good news for altcoins this year, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
How Tokenized Assets Can Replace Money
And why universal payments using fractionized assets is unlikely to happen soon, says Marcelo Prates.
Why 2024 Will Be Bitcoin's Year
ETF approvals and a halving set for April will change the supply-and-demand dynamic of bitcoin, likely sending the price higher, says John Stec at Global X.
