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The Unintended Consequences of FIT21’s Crypto Market Structure Bill
Joint CFTC and SEC jurisdiction as outlined in the landmark legislation will add heavy compliance costs, bifurcate global crypto markets and undermine a nascent industry in th...
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3 Questions About the SEC’s Abrupt ETH ETF Approval
Was the decision politically motivated? What does it mean for Ethereum going forward? Will other leading chains benefit too?
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Yes, PR Does Still Matter in Blockchain, Despite Balaji’s Advice
The tech mogul advises entrepreneurs to "go direct" instead of dealing with the media, but that isn't always the best idea.
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Is the House’s FIT21 Bill Really the Legislation That Crypto Needs?
While many in the industry cheered the passing of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act yesterday, many other raised criticisms and concerns.
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Are Sideline Skeptics Crypto’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Strength?
Engaging in open dialogue and discussions with critics is a productive way to ensure information circulating online is factual, SHADOW WAR's Roy Blackstone writes.
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Wake Up, Web3: Your Marketing Is Fueling a Bot Epidemic
We need airdrops and KOL campaigns that, instead of creating empty buzz and boosting vanity metrics, convert real committed users, build brand relationships, and bring large r...
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Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin ETF vs Direct Ownership
This article aims to provide financial advisors with a detailed comparison of these investment vehicles, addressing key aspects such as management, custody, trading, and tax i...
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Pitching a specific reporter often requires more research, but is often a better strategy, Web3 PR expert Tal Harel says. (Egor Vikhrev/Unsplash)
No, a Sponsored Labeled Crypto Press Release Is Not An Alternative to Editorial Coverage, PR Pro Says
Earned media is often more valuable for Web3 projects than pay-to-play posts, Tal Harel says.
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The True Value of Web3: You Can Take Your Toys and Leave
Unlike Web2 applications like Roblox that trap users in, Web3 empowers users with digital property rights so they can move freely.
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Grassroots Policy Advocates Are Key to Seeding Crypto Innovation
Here are some ways users and developers, the lifeblood of crypto, can help move better legislation through Congress, writes Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal & Policy Officer at Pol...
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