The Benefits of Building Apps On-Chain
Blockchain networks are information networks, which can be leveraged to build new types of tools and experiences, Variant’s Alana Levin writes.
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‘A Politician Masquerading as a Regulator’ – 3 Takeaways From Fortune’s Gary Gensler Profile
An in-depth magazine story about the SEC chair reveals the breadth of the man’s ambition and the limitations of his record.
Big Tech Has Put Our Future at Risk. It’s Time to Fight Back
The internet was supposed to make us more liberated and healthier. Instead, it stole our data, freedom and mental health, says Project Liberty Founder Frank McCourt, who’s advancing a new digital infrastructure to support a better web and better world.
Everyone Needs a Manifesto
Vitalik Buterin’s thoughtful musings on techno-optimism contrast with VC Marc Andreessen’s recent writings.
COP28 and Bitcoin: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship?
COP28 kicks off in the UAE this week. While it is likely to deliver the usual ineffective hand-wringing, at significant cost, this year there is a twist: the presence of Bitcoin delegates shows just how far the industry has come, says Noelle Acheson.
Breaking Down the Bankless Backlash
David Hoffman, cofounder, responds to criticism surrounding the media brand’s DAO. Should he have been more hands-on?
1 Way to Revive Dead NFT Wallets
Conceptual artist and legal scholar Brian Frye says inaccessible crypto tokens cannot be sold, but can be donated — with potentially significant tax benefits.
Is Binance Big Enough to Survive a $4.3B Fine and Founder CZ’s Ousting?
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Binance’s CZ and the End of the ‘Borderless’ Crypto Company
We probably will never see another company quite like Binance. Crypto itself might be borderless, but crypto companies are not beyond the reach of US law.
‘They’re Playing a Game’: What New Yorkers Think of the SEC’s War Against Crypto
After the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Kraken, a small but trusted exchange, CoinDesk asked passersby for their views on crypto and regulation.