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Policy
Opinion
CBDCs Come in Many Forms – Here's a Quick Guide
Dozens of central banks are piloting digital currencies. George Calle, of R3, takes us through the various project types.
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By George Calle
Apr 30, 2020 at 6:23 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2020
Opinion
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Tech
Opinion
How Blockchains Become Great Big Garbage Patches for Data
Far from making blockchains more convenient, unlimited block size and zero fees render them less reliable, says Nic Carter.
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By Nic Carter
Apr 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2020
Opinion
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Markets
Tokens
With Kik and Telegram Cases, the SEC Tries to Kill the SAFT
Invented by white shoe New York City law firms, the two-step Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) was supposed to keep crypto companies out of trouble. Now, the SEC is co...
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By Preston J. Byrne
Apr 28, 2020 at 5:43 p.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2020
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Tech
Bitcoin mining
The Rise of ASICs: A Step-by-Step History of Bitcoin Mining
The machines that maintain the Bitcoin network have undergone rapid technological development. Here's a detailed look at that evolution and at what might lie ahead.
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By Christine Kim
Apr 26, 2020 at 9:43 a.m. UTC
Apr 26, 2020
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Policy
Hyperledger
China's National Blockchain Will Change the World
As China rolls out its Blockchain-based Services Network (BSN), an insider describes the "breathtaking" scope of the initiative.
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By Michael Sung
Apr 24, 2020 at 6:26 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2020
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Tech
Opinion
For Contact Tracing That Preserves Privacy, Focus on Incentives
Blockchain-based solutions can add value in solving COVID-19 driven problems, says our columnist. But only if people choose to use them.
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By Stephanie Hurder
Apr 24, 2020 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2020
OpinionContact Tracing
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Tech
Opinion
Money Reimagined: A World Where Privacy and Saving Lives Can Coexist
We don't need to trade our privacy for a better response to the COVID-19 crisis. We need to embrace the full power of cryptography.
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By Michael J. Casey
Apr 24, 2020 at 4:04 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2020
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Policy
Opinion
Digital Dollars Can Reduce Unemployment, Here's How
A blueprint for a central bank digital currency designed with a specific purpose: stopping layoffs.
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By Marcelo M. Prates
Apr 23, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2020
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ready for take-off
Markets
Opinion
Crypto's Zoom Moment Is Coming
Zoom is now a household name. Can crypto be next?
ready for take-off
By Michael Terpin
Apr 22, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 22, 2020
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Opinion
Bitcoin Can't Be a Safe Haven and 100x Leverage Is the Reason Why
Excessive leverage increases bitcoin's volatility and puts off mainstream capital from entering the market, says Vishal Shah.
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By Vishal Shah
Apr 21, 2020 at 9:01 p.m. UTC
Apr 21, 2020
OpinionSafe Haven