El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin: Hype or History in the Making?

What does it mean for a country like El Salvador to adopt bitcoin as "legal tender"? It depends on whom you ask, says our columnist.

Why Selling a Tesla for Bitcoin Makes Even Less Sense Now

Tesla's plan to sell cars for bitcoin may have hastened a government anti-money laundering crackdown, says our columnist.

MakerDAO on Collision Course With Banking Regulators

As MakerDAO rolls out real estate loans, banking regulators are unlikely to ignore DeFi banks, our columnist says.

Tether’s Report Card Offers Less Detail Than Rivals’

Our columnist compares how the company behind the leading stablecoin (USDT) attests to its reserves and how its competitors do it.

You’re a Lemon if You Buy a Tesla With Bitcoin

Should you purchase a car with bitcoin and then need a refund, the manufacturer has some special terms and conditions.

Can Decentralized Stablecoins Stabilize?

Efforts to create decentralized stablecoins outside the dollar system are attractive for privacy reasons but may be impractical, says our columnist.

Regulation Could Actually Help Tether

DeFi has cut into Tether's dominance of the stablecoin market. Will greater regulation help win back customers?

What Happens if All Stablecoin Users Have to Be Identified?

If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist.

What Tether Means When It Says It’s ‘Regulated’

Representatives say the $25B stablecoin is "regulated" but the issuer doesn't look like a financial institution bound by norms and laws.