Ethereum Has Layer 0 Power. But It Could Still Blow It
Before it becomes foundational infrastructure for the next stage of the internet, there are three risks that the blockchain needs to avoid, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
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What’s the Deal With Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘Advice of Counsel’ Defense
And why is it causing so much controversy in court?
The Hamas Funding Story Is Why Crypto Is Sick of the Mainstream Media
Erroneous reports of crypto funding Hamas are yet to be corrected by the WSJ. No wonder people in the Web3 distrust the role of reporters in establishing truth in the world.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Desperate Last Stand
If his trial were going better, the fallen crypto king wouldn’t be testifying in his own defense.
Decentralization on a Spectrum: How Fully On-chain Games Are the Future of Web3 Gaming
Game developers should stop worrying about Web3’s friction and think more about many true benefits that blockchain can bring, says Leah Callon-Butler.
The U.S. Risks Its Position as a Stablecoin Leader
USD stablecoin transactions are rising fast, but most of the growth is happening outside of the United States, says Jason Somensatto, Head of North America Policy at Chainalysis.
How Economic Policy and Geopolitical Uncertainty Could Affect Crypto Markets
Absent regulatory approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the leading cryptocurrency is likely to remain a speculative asset rather than a true safe-haven asset.
Ripple Is on a Winning Streak (but the Game Isn’t Yet Won)
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the SEC’s personal lawsuit against him and another Ripple executive was politically motivated, in a social media post. (Scott Moore/Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Unraveling the Dark Side of Crypto
Cloudburst CEO Evan Kohlmann argues current investigatory techniques may be over-reliant on blockchain data, (Evan Kohlmann, modified by CoinDesk)
Hamas Crypto Funding Likely ‘Overstated’ – Chainalysis
Reports of many millions going to Hamas and other groups are based on faulty analysis, the forensics firm said.