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.
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How to Make Money Buying Art: Advice From Art Market Economist Magnus Resch
In his latest book, the Yale economist guides prospective buyers through never overpaying for art by examining the data and curating relationships. It turns out NFTs have particular utility here.
Why Tornado Cash Remains the Most Pivotal Legal Case in Crypto
Edward Snowden has backed a legal defense campaign for Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev, coders behind the mixing service. They deserve the support of the crypto community, which has fundamental rights at stake in the case.
The Promises and Perils of NFTs: An Excerpt From ‘The Everything Token’
In their new book, Steve Kaczynski and Scott Duke Kominers discuss the ongoing challenges (and potential solutions) around diversity, regulation and decentralization facing the NFT ecosystem.
Why Does Maxine Waters Care About Meta’s Crypto Trademarks?
PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 24, 2018 : Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Press conference at VIVA Technology (Vivatech) the world’s rendezvous for startup and leaders. (Shutterstock)
The Next Phase of DeFi Is Here
Expect a transition from incentive madness to real utility in crypto markets, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.
At Davos, Crypto Pushes Case for Decentralized AI
With Big Tech set to dominate AI, decentralizers made the case for a blockchain governance layer for the next era of the internet.
The New York Times Still Doesn’t Get Bitcoin
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Gaming Gift Cards Are Like Crypto – and Not in a Good Way
In-game tokens, like V-Bucks on Fortnite, face UX problems like many Web3 platforms. Is there a role an open, shared “trust layer” for gaming payments?
In Search of Financial Freedom: The Answer Lies With Bitcoin, Not Stablecoins
Many Turkish citizens are using stablecoins to protect their wealth amid inflation, Burak Tamaç writes. (Stefan Kostoski/Unsplashed, modified by CoinDesk)