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01.09 / 22:35

defi Social Media Analysis applications Opinion YouTube Media The story of a crypto influencer’s attempt to bend reality

In one of the weirder moments of my writing career, Carl “The Moon” Runefelt contacted me out of the blue seeking an “update to old information” in a May 2022 article. The article had touched on his involvement with the crypto payment platform Kasta, but Runefelt felt a pressing need a year later to get the copy changed to highlight the fact he was “not the co-founder of Kasta, only [an] investor.”

31.08 / 16:49

Blockchain privacy Analysis data Opinion identity Worldcoin NOT If Worldcoin can improve the world, why not give it a chance?

All eyes have been on Worldcoin (WLD) since the July 24 launch of its “World ID” system. The issues associated with the launch have been well reported at this juncture. They include possible onboarding security risks along with Worldcoin’s use of biometric data, which is now under investigation by governments in several countries — including the United Kingdom, France and Argentina.

30.08 / 20:05

Government Law regulation Europe Analysis European Union Opinion crypto rules MiCA: The good, the bad and the ugly of the EU’s crypto rules

While United States regulators such as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler make bad-faith claims that “there’s been clarity for years” when it comes to cryptocurrency, the European Union took real action in April when it passed the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. While imperfect, it was a crucial move in the right direction for our industry and a signal to the U.S. that it will be left behind if it continues to stand still and rely on antiquated regulations.

28.08 / 19:35

business Investments Analysis economy economics Opinion crypto volatility The bright side of Evergrande’s collapse? More crypto volatility

As Evergrande Group, China’s heavily indebted property developer, files for bankruptcy in the United States, many are concerned about how this will impact the global economy and cryptocurrencies. The situation represents one of the largest debt faultings in the world and will have sizable ramifications.

24.08 / 16:11

business SEC Analysis Opinion exchanges Opinion: Bitget acted ethically on crypto influencer’s account

Love or hate them, influencers are as inseparable from crypto as blockchain itself. While it’s hard to imagine a crypto space without social media influencers, they sometimes act unethically by promoting dubious tokens and profiteering at the expense of ordinary investors. Such practices are a matter of concern — not only to the crypto community members who trust them but also to regulators.

24.08 / 16:11

business Analysis Opinion FTX exchanges Opinion: Is this exchange the next FTX?

The blockchain industry has been revolutionary, to say the least. In the last three years, the crypto market has affected and changed lives positively — mine included. And this is why I am a massive advocate of cryptocurrencies and their power to give anyone financial freedom. Perhaps that is why MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor’s quote calling Bitcoin (BTC) “digital gold” resonates with me.

15.08 / 22:25

Blockchain Analysis Gaming Opinion Blockchain Game Illuvium Illuvium's collapsing token represents the problems with GameFi

Blockchain games began as a means to effectively test technology’s true potential. However, making sure they reach that potential remains a challenge. While Illuvium was one of the most highly anticipated crypto game releases in history, the price of its ILV token has fallen significantly since 2021 — to the tune of 97%.

14.08 / 22:39

defi Analysis Africa Opinion World Economic Forum Commodity tokenization is the economic aid Africa needs

In my youth, amid Ghana’s cocoa farms, I walked with my grandfather, a soldier turned farmer. He shared how these beans fueled our nation’s pride and economy. As the digital age unfurls, I often wonder: Could the modern marvel of crypto tokenization be the change my grandfather and countless cocoa farmers need?

14.08 / 01:21

Analysis Opinion Bitcoin An ETF will bring a revolution for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

But not everyone’s on board with the crypto ETF train. Critics argue that Bitcoin-linked ETFs could be even worse than centralized exchanges for the crypto market. Their main beef? There’s zero possibility of withdrawing the underlying instrument. This means the holders are never able to take advantage of the single most important feature of Bitcoin: the ability to control their funds without a need to trust anyone.

10.08 / 17:09

Technology Analysis Opinion Tech Dear crypto writers: No one wants to read your ChatGPT-generated trash

There was a time when anything generated by ChatGPT was fascinating.

09.08 / 14:35

Binance Department Of Justice Analysis Opinion Bitcoin AIM Department What will Bitcoin do if the Justice Department takes aim at Binance?

In early August, sources leaked word that officials with the United State Department of Justice were considering fraud charges aimed at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. However, they indicated, officials are worried that it could cause a run on the market akin to the November 2022 collapse of FTX.

07.08 / 22:53

ETF Analysis Opinion Wall Street Bitcoin BlackRock’s misguided effort to create ‘Crypto for Dummies’

BlackRock, a multinational investment company, shocked many in the cryptocurrency industry in June when it filed an application for an exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust. It’s seeking to overcome 10-year-long opposition from United States regulators to cryptocurrency ETFs. A spot Bitcoin ETF would be tradable on a traditional stock exchange and track with the market.

04.08 / 22:15

markets Technology Investments Analysis Venture Capital Opinion end The absurd AI mania is coming to an end

Venture capital interest in cryptocurrency has decreased significantly since the bull run of 2021. At $2.3 trillion in market capitalization, every VC wanted a piece of the industry.

03.08 / 18:51

business privacy Analysis Opinion Worldcoin Sam Worldcoin: Should you let Sam Altman scan your eyeballs for WLD?

OpenAI founder Sam Altman launched Worldcoin in July, a cryptocurrency token offered to people willing to share their biometric data by scanning their eyeballs with an Orb, seeking to link real-world identity with decentralized blockchain identity. Many aspects of the project embody the dystopian nightmare that the cypherpunks created Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in order to avoid.

31.07 / 23:23

Blockchain Technology Analysis Opinion Smart Contracts Tech Tech Analysis We need to fundamentally change how smart contracts operate

Smart contracts have reshaped the possibilities of what blockchain and crypto can achieve, and we can all acknowledge that. That doesn’t mean they’re the be-all-end-all solution to widespread adoption.

30.07 / 23:15

Ethereum Ethereum 2.0 Analysis Liquidity Opinion Staking Ethereum is about to get crushed by liquid staking tokens

Before we know it, liquid staking tokens (LSTs) are going to replace Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH). The LST market is already worth approximately $17 billion, and it has grown continuously since Ethereum’s Merge.

28.07 / 21:53

Technology defi privacy Analysis Opinion Worldcoin Worldcoin is making reality look like a lot like Black Mirror

Scanning your iris to become a “verified human” in exchange for digital currency sounds like a Black Mirror episode. But this is not the story arc of a dystopian science fiction show — it’s happening now with one of the latest projects in Web3.

27.07 / 21:19

business Analysis economy economics Opinion inflation Interest rates Why is Jerome Powell gaslighting us about the odds of recession?

Over the last 12 months, market analysts and commentators have relentlessly predicted that the United States is heading for a recession. However, the U.S. economy has been remarkably resilient and defied the forecasts. Indeed, we now have the U.S. Federal Reserve discounting a recession from its current modeling, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized at the Fed’s July press conference.

24.07 / 20:09

Blockchain Technology Twitter Social Media Analysis Opinion Tech Meta Ceo Twitter vs. Threads: Users are the real losers

When Threads launched on July 5, it reported gaining more than 100 million organic users in the first five days, and it became clear the public was interested. The ease of transition, familiarity and the fact they didn’t need to learn new tech was enough to stop them from thinking: “Why even choose between the bad and the worse?”

19.07 / 17:27

Mining Analysis Environment Opinion Energy Bitcoin Bitcoin mining is becoming more environmentally friendly

Bitcoin (BTC) mining’s environmental impact has always been a controversial topic. On the one hand, critics emphasize that securing the Bitcoin network takes more power than some whole countries’ annual electricity consumption. On the other hand, much of the crypto community argues that it is a necessary activity that has enabled the Bitcoin blockchain to remain extremely resilient against external attacks with an almost 99.99% uptime throughout over 14 years of its history.

18.07 / 20:23

Law regulation Europe Analysis European Union Opinion Bitcoin Regulation The EU Commission’s strategy on Web4 is a flop

On July 11, the European Commission formally adopted its new strategy on Web4 and virtual worlds with the aim of ensuring “an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment” for European Union citizens. The strategy is based on four main pillars, revolving around the empowerment of human resources, support of businesses, further development of public services, and shaping of global standards for “Web 4.0” — a freshly coined term that attempts to preempt the next technological wave.

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