Latest from Michael J. Casey
What China's Cashless Revolution Can Teach the West About Crypto
China appears to have achieved the crypto community's dream of a new internet of value, without blockchain. But there's more than meets than eye here.
Blockchains Don't Have to Be Perfect, They Just Have to Be Better
A blockchain can contain garbage data but in many cases, it will still be better than the status quo. We might even find often that it's a lot better.
Regulators Land Punches, But There's a Long Fight Over Crypto Ahead
From ShapeShift's capitulation to KYC to the New York Attorney General's critical look at exchanges, officialdom is striking heavy blows. Stay tuned.
Gas Ain't Gold: Why Ether's Price Could Tank Even If Ethereum Succeeds
Even if ethereum succeeds as a smart contracts platform, its cryptocurrency might still fail as a long-term store of value, writes Michael J. Casey.
Argentina Back in Crisis: Should the Government Buy Bitcoin?
A proposal to place a sliver of Argentina's central bank reserves in bitcoin is worth taking seriously, given the country's current dire straits.
World Bank Bond Blockchain Offers Key Insights
Is it time to rethink private blockchains? The World Bank's "blockchain bond" success has reinvigorated that question.
As Central Banks Go Digital, Crypto Competition Looms
The race is on to build the best "stablecoin" – a cryptocurrency with mechanisms aimed to reduce price volatility built in.
Losing the Lambos: It's Time to Get Serious About Crypto's Big Questions
The crypto community should use this moment to forget about price fluctuations and engage the world in a discussion about blockchain tech's potential.
A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market
The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.
Don't Let the Crypto Circus in Congress Fool You
Washington understands cryptocurrency better than this week's circus on Capitol Hill suggests, writes Michael J. Casey.
