Opinion

The U.S. has much to gain from being the steward of a politically neutral payments technology, even if it means giving up power over the financial system.

By Nic Carter

Sep 3, 2020 at 3:47 p.m. UTC

Sep 3, 2020

OpinionInternet 2030

Finance

Opinion

For DeFi to Grow, CeFi Must Embrace It

Despite the buzz, DeFi is not on a good trajectory. It's too technical, too volatile and too "geeky" to be adopted by "the mainstream," William Mougayar writes.

By William Mougayar

Sep 2, 2020 at 7:46 p.m. UTC

Sep 2, 2020

OpinionDeFiAdoption

Policy

Opinion

You Think Crypto Isn't Ready to Be Money? Consider the Coin Shortage

If the United States had a digital dollar, we wouldn't need to worry about a lack of coins at retailers like Target and Kroger.

By JP Koning

Sep 1, 2020 at 1:23 p.m. UTC

Sep 1, 2020

OpinionDigital Dollar

Markets

Opinion

What the Fed's New Inflation Policy Means for Stablecoins

Stablecoins, which have been on a pandemic tear, have the potential to soak up deposits currently held by banks, where they offer little or no interest.

By Alexander Lipton

Aug 31, 2020 at 8:28 p.m. UTC

Aug 31, 2020

OpinionStablecoins

Policy

Venezuela

Venezuelans Look to Crypto-Dollars for Financial Security

Crypto-dollars offer an alternative to unreliable currencies and the dangers of holding physical cash. They just need to be designed for everyday people.

By Alejandro Machado

Aug 31, 2020 at 5:03 p.m. UTC

Aug 31, 2020

VenezuelaOpinion