Opinion

A new CoinDesk report reveals that a major Solana DeFi project was created not by 11 different developers, but two brothers who conducted an elaborate masquerade. (iStock/Getty Images)
The Fake Team That Made Solana DeFi Look Huge
We already knew that crypto developers cannot always be trusted. But can we even trust the data?
A new CoinDesk report reveals that a major Solana DeFi project was created not by 11 different developers, but two brothers who conducted an elaborate masquerade. (iStock/Getty Images)

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How to Get Into Seed Club, the ‘Y Combinator of Web3'
The popular DAO accelerator offers a 12-week crash course for building a token project.
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Banks Aren’t Going to 'HODL' Bitcoin
New proposals from the Bank for International Settlements are unlikely to lead banks to hold bitcoin. But they could open the door to CBDCs, says our columnist.
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Lessons From the Turkish Government's Hasty Attempt to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Grassroots action effectively stymied the quick adoption of bad crypto legislation.
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Who Will Mine Ethereum After It's Gone?
Rumors of a continued proof-of-work version of Ethereum should be viewed with extreme caution. But by god, it’s fascinating.
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What Is Crypto’s Downfall? Its Complexity
But that doesn't mean bitcoiners should close their mind to the wider blockchain industry.
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Why the Crypto Industry Must Now Come to Its Own Defense
Cryptocurrency adversaries have used the decline in prices as an opportunity to ratchet up their criticism of digital assets.
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Why DeFi Giants Aave, Curve May Want Their Own Stablecoins
Stablecoins could drive users and revenue to platforms in a similar way that governance tokens did during the “DeFi Summer” of 2020.
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Crypto.com and FTX Bet Big on Stadium Naming Rights Before the Crypto Crash. What Happens if They Can’t Afford to Pay?
The glamour of a stadium naming deal can turn sour - just ask Enron. Here’s how a deal might unwind if things go bad.
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Why NBA Athletes Are Turning to Web3 to Build Generational Wealth
NFTs and the metaverse may provide a source of income long after players hang up their high tops, says Marcus Bläsche, CEO of Rumble Kong League. This op-ed is part of CoinDes...
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