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Why Author Brady Dale Is 'Drowning' in Sam Bankman-Fried
9.5.2023
Before his business collapsed, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried built one of the cryptocurrency industry's largest exchanges and personal brands by dazzling the media, public and politicians. Axios reporter Brady Dale argues SBF's addiction to fame led to his notoriety
Fractional Reserve Banking Is a Fraud (but It's Genius)
8.5.2023
The Need for Clarity in Washington – Not Just on Crypto
5.5.2023
The recent ambiguous messaging from the Federal Open Market Committee's meeting, which left markets struggling to interpret signals from the FOMC statement and Chair Jerome Powell's comments, is typical of the abstruse signals that can be found in central bank policy-setting. But new tools, such...
Pump the BRCs: The Promise and Peril of Bitcoin-backed Tokens
5.5.2023
A new way of issuing tokens on Bitcoin is growing fast. So why did their creator warn that they “will be worthless”?
The Next Big Web3 Trend Wasn't on Stage at Consensus
5.5.2023
If you want to know what's coming next in this industry, you need to listen to people still on the sidelines, says Leah Callon-Butler
Wrapping Up Consensus 2023
4.5.2023
Missed Consensus 2023? Catch up on some of the most important conversations here
The Reactionary Political Theater of CBDC Bans
4.5.2023
The jury is out on whether the benefits outweigh the risks of central bank digital currencies, but stymying research and passing premature legislation comes with its own harms
The Legacy of Mt. Gox: Why Bitcoin’s Greatest Hack Still Matters
4.5.2023
The fall of the Japanese exchange in 2014 saw 750,000 bitcoin go missing, putting crypto’s future in doubt. The event reverberates to this day
CoinDesk Turns 10: What We Learned From Reporting a Decade of Crypto History
4.5.2023
Our month-long series looking back at 10 years of CoinDesk features a lot of failures. But, in most cases, what seemed like disasters at the time have actually allowed the industry to grow, says CoinDesk’s Chief Content Officer Michael Casey
Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Unexpectedly Becoming a Presidential Election Issue
4.5.2023
The U.S. has no plans to issue a digital dollar. So why are so many politicians coming out against the idea?
Consensus 2023: Businesses show interest in Web3, despite US regulatory challenges
4.5.2023
Despite negative sentiment toward crypto adoption in the United States, Consensus 2023 attracted thousands of attendees to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency
In the 'Stablecoin Olympics,' No Winner Will Take All
3.5.2023
Crypto’s Macro Drivers – It’s Not Just About Bitcoin
3.5.2023
I Owe Brian Armstrong an Apology
3.5.2023
With Coinbase under pressure from the SEC's scattershot enforcement, it's time to reassess the most boring cryptocurrency exchange on the planet
Can CBDCs, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins and DeFi Coexist?
3.5.2023
Modern payments tools may eventually compete with banks. But is there a place for tokenized bank deposits and central bank digital currencies in DeFi?
Coinbase Grew Quickly by Working With U.S. Regulators. Will It Expand Even More by Disregarding the SEC?
2.5.2023
On the shutdown of Bittrex in the US and SEC actions — Bittrex Global CEO at Consensus 2023
1.5.2023
Oliver Linch suggested jurisdictions with established frameworks for crypto and policymakers willing and able to use them were a potential winning combination for fledging firms
Bitcoin Set New Record of Daily Transactions the Same Day the U.S. Government Quietly Engineered a Bank Buyout
1.5.2023
Russia Actively Discussing BRICS Expansion With Member Nations, Official Reveals
29.4.2023
A Russian official has revealed that regular discussions are being held between Russia and other BRICS member nations regarding the expansion of the economic group. “This requires a thorough analysis and delicate internal work by the five countries to reach a consensus,” according...
Edward Snowden: Researchers Should Train AI to Be ‘Better Than Us’
29.4.2023
The former NSA whistleblower shared his hopes that AI’s intelligence could exceed that of humans and ultimately benefit humanity, despite fears the technology could be co-opted by bad actors