With Broadband Growth Stalling, Real World Assets Offer a Lifeline
Althea CEO Deborah Simpier explains how “liquid infrastructure” can unlock connectivity for underserved populations around the world.
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What I Learned About Crypto’s Future From Basecamp and FWBFest
Binji Pande, who works on partnerships at Optimism Unlimited and is contributor to The Optimism Collective, visits two summer retreats and returns with insights about how crypto can get greater user adoption.
Crypto Needs to Radically Rethink Token Distribution
The prevailing “low float, high FDV” model can generate significant initial interest in project but benefits tend to disintegrate in the long-term, says Lava Network’s Ethan Luc.
What the NYT and Washington Post Op-Eds Get Wrong About Crypto
It’s long past time for critics to look past their biases and recognize the reality of the digital assets industry, say Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter.
Careers in Crypto: 5 Insights for 2024
In an overwhelming job market, leaning into personal networks and connections are more important than ever. Emily Landon, CEO of The Crypto Recruiters, outlines what is happening in the crypto job market and how you can position yourself or your company in 2024.
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Lending
Bitcoin’s emergence in collateral structures has the potential to revolutionize the lending landscape. Its ability to mitigate credit risk amid escalating uncertainties highlights its transformative power.
Did Sanctioning Tornado Cash Work?
Sanctions are an effort to throw the weight of the U.S. dollar around to tamp down on activities the U.S. government thinks may be harmful – like money laundering to fund terror groups or rogue nations. The New York Federal Reserve thinks they had a real effect in crypto.
The Mortgage Industry Meets Digital Asset Capital Markets
Tokenized private funds primed for adoption as the industry has seen with short-term liquidity products, says Peter Gaffney, vice president, business development & strategy at Blue Water Financial Technologies Services LLC.
How DePIN Can Modernize Car Insurance
Auto insurers take a blanket approach to setting premium prices, disadvantaging drivers with better records. DePINs can help individualize policies while keeping data secure, writes Hugo Feiler, CEO of Minima.
Preparing for DeFi Regulation: The Role of Portable KYC
As regulators scrutinize DeFi more closely, participants need to improve compliance around AML and KYC and make the process easier for customers, says Thomas Gentle, Compliance Officer, Quadrata.