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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's tone has changed about crypto exchange traded funds. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Opinion
Opinion
About That 'Gary Gensler for Treasury Secretary' Story
A bombshell (alleged) revelation spread fast yesterday, but was it true?
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's tone has changed about crypto exchange traded funds. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Ben Schiller
Aug 20, 2024 at 5:29 p.m. UTC
Aug 20, 2024
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Opinion
Opinion
Mass Adoption Would Ruin Crypto. Keep It a Niche
There is an unavoidable tension between the aims of decentralization and onboarding everyday users.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Jun 14, 2024 at 7:04 p.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2024
OpinionThe NodeNewslettersCultureMass Adoption
Donald J. Trump at a rally (Gerd Altmann, modified by CoinDesk)
Opinion
Opinion
Trump's Appeal to Bitcoin Miners Is a Wakeup Call for Crypto to Stay Apolitical
It may seem like the industry is finally getting the political support it needs. But proceed with caution.
Donald J. Trump at a rally (Gerd Altmann, modified by CoinDesk)
By Daniel Kuhn
Jun 12, 2024 at 8:07 p.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2024
OpinionThe NodeNewslettersTrumpBiden AdministrationBitcoin MiningPolitics
(Tom S/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
Opinion
Opinion
Be Warned, AI Crypto Scams Are on the Rise
A recent Elliptic report found five ways AI is being used to rob crypto users.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Jun 11, 2024 at 5:18 p.m. UTC
Jun 11, 2024
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Opinion
Opinion
In Defense of Meme Coins
The only thing worse than meme coins is complaining about the financialization of memes.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Jun 10, 2024 at 7:53 p.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2024
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Casey Rodarmor, creator of Ordinals, speaks at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk. (CoinDesk/Shutterstock)
Opinion
Opinion
You May Not Like It, but Casey Rodarmor Proves Bitcoin Is Permissionless
The creator of the Ordinals and Runes protocols discussed his motivations on stage at Consensus 2024.
Casey Rodarmor, creator of Ordinals, speaks at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk. (CoinDesk/Shutterstock)
By Daniel Kuhn
Jun 4, 2024 at 4:40 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2024
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Technology
Opinion
Uniswap Vote Delay Shows DeFi Stakeholders Aren't All in It Together
The Uniswap Foundation keeps punting on a "fee switch" proposal that would give UNI governance token holders a cut of liquidity providers' revenue.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Jun 3, 2024 at 5:37 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2024
OpinionThe NodeNewslettersUniswapUniswap FoundationDeFiFees
Mike Novogratz, Galaxy founder and CEO, discusses the practical changes that would follow Democratic support of crypto. (CoinDesk/Shutterstock/Suzanne Cordiero)
Policy
Features
Meet Mike Novogratz, the Political Commentator
In an interview at Consensus 2024, the Galaxy Digital CEO was asked about a plethora of regulatory and legislative issues affecting crypto.
Mike Novogratz, Galaxy founder and CEO, discusses the practical changes that would follow Democratic support of crypto. (CoinDesk/Shutterstock/Suzanne Cordiero)
By Daniel Kuhn
May 31, 2024 at 12:20 a.m. UTC
May 31, 2024
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(White House, modified by CoinDesk)
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Opinion
Everyone at Consensus 2024 Is Talking About Biden’s Crypto Flip Flop. Is He for Real?
Attendees are cautiously optimistic about apparent regulatory and legislative changes, though not everyone is convinced.
(White House, modified by CoinDesk)
By Daniel Kuhn
May 30, 2024 at 9:14 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2024
OpinionThe NodeNewslettersBiden AdministrationTrumpPoliticsSEC