Opinion


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No, a Trump Victory Might Be Bad for Crypto

A response to Politico’s article predicting good times if the ex-POTUS wins re-election.

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Bitcoin ETFs: The Bear Case

Bitcoin exchange traded funds may not actually be approved, due to the SEC’s long-held concerns about market manipulation. And, if they are, they could change the nature of Bitcoin itself, to the detriment of Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision, say critics.

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Bitcoin ETFs: The Bull Case

One train of thought says that SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETF will send the market flying. Here’s how that could play out. In a separate post, we review the bear case, where the market may not react with such optimism.

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The Key to Building Sustainable DePIN

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are powerful uses of blockchain technology. But success depends on tokenomics built for the long-term, says the co-founder of Hivemapper.

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Crypto for Advisors: Digital Assets in 2024

With a spotlight on bitcoin and other digital assets, a looming U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval and rising client interest, it may be time to start considering adoption for your practice. We understand that there is much to learn. We've got you covered if you haven't started learning about crypto.

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Stablecoins Can Help Fix the Current Lending Market

The Global Financial Crisis reduced the depth of capital markets. Blockchain-based stablecoins can help fill the gap, say Christine Cai and Sefton Kincaid, of Cicada Partners.

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Bitcoin ETF Looks Very Likely Given These Bureaucratic SEC Steps

We see a 98% chance of approval in the next couple of weeks and the high likelihood of a Bitcoin rally to follow.

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Crypto Market Outlook 2024: ETFs Offer Tailwinds for Other Digital Assets

With the expected launch of a spot bitcoin ETFs in Q1 of 2024, broader crypto is coming of age, says CoinDesk Indices head of research, Todd Groth.

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Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin Myth Busting

Despite growth and resilience, several myths continue to plague the digital asset ecosystem.

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Crypto Had Reputational Issues This Year. 2024 Will Change That

Possible approval of bitcoin ETFs in 2024 is likely to change perceptions of digital assets following a year when the industry faced a backlash, Beth and Clay Haddock argue.

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