Opinion

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Crypto’s 1907 Moment
Financial stability ultimately depends on the trustworthiness of people, not the reliability of technology.
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The Myth of ‘Regulatory Clarity’
Regulators should give crypto industry builders and market participants more choice in the rules they follow.
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End of the Monopoly: How Bitcoin Will Usher in a New Era of Governance in Crypto
On the 14th anniversary of the date the Bitcoin white paper was published, Edan Yago reflects on the continuing revolution kickstarted by crypto.
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More than Just the Ooki DAO: Lessons for Web3 Companies About Control After bZx
The CFTC’s decision to bring an action against a DAO late last month sent shockwaves that continue to reverberate through the Web3 community.
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Can You Believe It? Bitcoin Looks Stable – Green, Even – as Big Tech Stocks Fall Apart
While a repeat of the super-rally seen in the second half of 2021 might not be likely, that era did come to mind last week as bitcoin showed strength.
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Dear Elon, This Is How to Decentralize Twitter and Give the Internet Back to Everyone
The self-sovereign web would use protocols, not companies, to build the tools we need most.
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Save Billions by Using the Blockchain to Distribute Federal Disaster Relief Money
Using blockchain to facilitate disbursements would bring American taxpayers massive savings.
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‘Crypto CAT Bonds’ – A Killer App for Digital Assets?
Innovative crypto insurance could deliver a reliable interest rate-determined return to crypto investors, while helping close the reinsurance funding gap with tens of billions...
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Is Credit Suisse a Canary in the Financial Industry Coal Mine?
Though recent flubs dominate headlines, the Swiss giant’s real mistake may have been trying to compete with Wall Street in the first place.
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Why Crypto Needs UCC Article 12
It’s time for the crypto industry to have certainty around collateralized lending and the legal meaning of digital asset transactions.
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