Daniel Kuhn

Daniel Kuhn

Daniel Kuhn is a deputy managing editor for Consensus Magazine, where he helps produce monthly editorial packages and the opinion section. He also writes a daily news rundown and twice weekly column for The Node newsletter. He first appeared in print in Financial Planning, a trade publication magazine. Before journalism, he studied philosophy as an undergrad, English literature in graduate school and business and economic reporting at an NYU professional program. You can connect with him on Twitter and Telegram @danielgkuhn or find him on Urbit as ~dorrys-lonreb. He owns minor amounts of BTC and ETH.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Deserves a Life After Prison
He did incalculable harm, but arguing for a sentence longer than 25 years is unfair to the man and the industry he once represented.
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The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems
Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits pose a plausible national security risk.
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'We've Seen Breakdowns of Trust': Nathan Schneider on How to Democratize the Web
The activist's new book "Governable Spaces" explores ways blockchains can help people experiment with self-governance online.
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Is Nigeria Strong-Arming Binance?
Two mid-levels executives were detained without charge for more than a month, one escaped. Here’s what we know so far about the country's legal battle with the world's largest...
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Remembering ‘True Names’ Author Vernor Vinge
Known for popularizing the term “singularity,” the cypherpunk writer, who died this week, was prophetic about the age of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.
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What Happens if the SEC Classifies ETH a Security? (Wrong Answers Only)
The reported move, if confirmed, could have serious ramifications for the blockchain’s developers. But success for the troubled regulator is far from certain and unanswered qu...
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Why the SEC Shouldn’t Classify ETH as a Security
Reports suggest the agency may be about to categorize ETH as a security, with huge implications for the blockchain’s future. Here’s why the SEC would be wrong.
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The Bitcoin Halving Really Is Different This Time
Four ways this April’s big event will be unprecedented.
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Is Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism Getting Less Toxic?
As BTC gets Wall Street approval and developers build new applications on the network, bitcoiners are ditching some of their previous siege mentality.
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Bitcoin L2s Are Poised to Break Out, Stacks Creator Muneeb Ali Says
“Bitcoin is not going to change much,” says Ali. “Layer 2s are innovative and open to making rapid changes. After a while, it becomes part of their culture.”
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