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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has signaled early and often that the vast majority of token projects fall under his purview. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Consensus Magazine
The node
Then They Fight You: Scenarios for Coming Crypto Regulation
U.S. regulators are clearly ready to impose rules on the crypto market. If crypto advocates are serious about all this, it’s time to quit messing around.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has signaled early and often that the vast majority of token projects fall under his purview. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By David Z. Morris
Aug 31, 2022 at 3:46 p.m. UTC
Aug 31, 2022
The NodeNewslettersOpinionSECRegulation
(Viacheslav Bublyk/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine (layer2)
Sinweek
The Perverse Impacts of the Anti-Money-Laundering System
Do anti-money laundering rules actually stop crime, and is it worth the costs to privacy and fairness?
(Viacheslav Bublyk/Unsplash)
By David Z. Morris
Aug 31, 2022 at 2:42 p.m. UTC
Aug 31, 2022
SinWeekAnti-Money LaunderingOpinion
(Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine
The node
What to Make of the Avalanche Whistleblower Report
An investigation intended to show Ava Labs paid for adversarial lawsuits against its rivals has issues of its own.
(Unsplash)
By Daniel Kuhn
Aug 30, 2022 at 7:01 p.m. UTC
Aug 30, 2022
The NodeNewslettersOpinionAva LabsDfinity FoundationEmin Gün Sirer
Can the metaverse empower sex workers? (Kunal Patil/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine (layer2)
Metaverse
Digital Liberation: How Blockchain Can Be Sexy (and Safe)
Tech is changing the way individuals live and innovate. How will this affect "the oldest profession," sex work? This article is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week.
Can the metaverse empower sex workers? (Kunal Patil/Unsplash)
By James Key
Aug 30, 2022 at 1:48 p.m. UTC
Aug 30, 2022
MetaverseSex IndustryTechOpinionSinWeek
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) would be the most significant internet law introduced in decades, if passed. (Lianhao Qu/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Why Crypto Should Support the American Data Privacy and Protection Act
A code-first approach to consumer privacy could be bolstered by legislative initiatives.
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) would be the most significant internet law introduced in decades, if passed. (Lianhao Qu/Unsplash)
By Daniel Kuhn
Aug 29, 2022 at 5:16 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2022
OpinionPrivacyCodePolicyThe NodeNewsletters
(Matt Popovich/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine (layer2)
Sinweek
In Defense of Crime
Crime can be an important signal that something in society needs reforming, writes David Z Morris. Financial surveillance that attempts to completely prevent crime could just...
(Matt Popovich/Unsplash)
By David Z. Morris
Aug 29, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2022
SinWeekOpinionPrivacyCrimeTornado Cash
With the rise of immersive gaming and metaversal experiences, people now have even more ways to explore every aspect of their personality and interests, including their dark side. (Ayko Neil Kehl/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine (layer2)
Metaverse
Why It Can Feel Good to Be Bad in the Metaverse
Virtual reality is fun. It’s a release. But when does it become a little too real? This article is part of CoinDesk's "Sin Week."
With the rise of immersive gaming and metaversal experiences, people now have even more ways to explore every aspect of their personality and interests, including their dark side. (Ayko Neil Kehl/Unsplash)
By Steven Na
Aug 29, 2022 at 1:04 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2022
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Meme stocks and day trading have turned asset markets into a form of entertainment - and made them much more risky. (Ian Showell/Keystone/Getty Images)
Consensus Magazine
The node
AMC and Wall Street Are Learning All the Wrong Lessons From Crypto
Meme stocks are here to stay. That may not be great.
Meme stocks and day trading have turned asset markets into a form of entertainment - and made them much more risky. (Ian Showell/Keystone/Getty Images)
By David Z. Morris
Aug 26, 2022 at 4:33 p.m. UTC
Aug 26, 2022
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(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
In Defense of Crypto Speculation
Crypto needs speculation. The higher it is, the greater the potential for disruption.
(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)
By Michael J. Casey
Aug 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 26, 2022
OpinionNewslettersBitcoinEthereumRegulationSpeculationMoney Reimagined
1989 Tiananmen Square protest. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Tether’s Tornado Cash Noncompliance Is Less Brave Than You Think
The world’s largest stablecoin issuer won't freeze tainted addresses, for now.
1989 Tiananmen Square protest. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)
By Daniel Kuhn
Aug 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 25, 2022
OpinionThe NodeNewslettersTornado CashSanctionsTether