Crypto’s age of hype is over, making way for the real infrastructure to be built
Nikolic challenges a recent CoinDesk op-ed, declaring “crypto’s rock ‘n’ roll era is over,” and argues that it’s the best shift for the industry’s builders.
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Hoskinson might be wrong about the future of decentralized compute
Cardano’s founder recently made an argument about hyperscalers that needs to be addressed, says Fan.
Crypto’s Rock ’n’ Roll Era Is Over
As crypto passes into mainstream use, it’s losing its rebel soul. It may still express rebellion, but won’t be rebellion anymore, says Callon-Butler.
The Multibillion-dollar shift turning prediction markets into a professional hedging tool
Traders are moving beyond sports bets and elections to price “unpriceable” geopolitical and policy risks that standard financial tools can’t handle.
Managing financial AI agents is the only skill you’ll need to survive the AI layoffs
To stay in the game, rather than try to outlearn every new release, learn how to use AI to strengthen your finances and build a buffer against industry disruption, says Naja.
Donald Trump’s crypto legacy in two words: Paul Atkins
As the CLARITY Act faces a stalemate on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration is pivoting toward executive workarounds and family-backed stablecoins to reshape the financial system without waiting for a vote, argues Dale.
The Trader in Me is Nervous About Fed Rate Cut Talk. Here’s Why: Godbole
Like an athlete who has been on the juice too long, the U.S. economy could start seeing diminishing returns from rate cuts and fiscal spending — and more side effects.
GENIUS was just the prologue. Stablecoins represent a platform shift in payments. The stage is set.
Shan Aggarwal says the crypto industry is still underselling how fast and forceful the shift to the stablecoin standard will be, and how quickly AI will accelerate it.
The Future of Money Is Streaming Now
Stablecoins will allow companies to shift to a financial streaming model that could free up trillions in capital for new investment, says Paul Brody.
We Need to Fix the So-Called GENIUS Bill
It takes a STABLE GENIUS to anoint 55 regulators for stablecoins, says James J. Angel, finance professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.