Latest from Nick Baker
Crypto Must Take Fraud Prevention Seriously: Crypto Long & Short
Countries that enable regulatory technology while avoiding reliance on legacy bureaucratic approaches will be a breakaway leader in cryptocurrencies.

A Wall Street (Crypto) Analyst’s Take on ChainLink: Crypto Long & Short
If the LINK token were a stock, here’s what an analyst might say.

Bitcoin Steady at $29.3K After Fed Rate Hike and Powell Press Conference
The U.S. central bank as expected lifted its benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday afternoon.

Elon Musk’s Twitter Overhaul Could Be Huge for DOGE and Crypto Generally
“Elon clearly has an affinity for DOGE, almost as part of a running joke, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he actually went through with enabling payments via DOGE.”

Indonesia's New Crypto Exchange Opens After Long Delays
The long-awaited national bourse for crypto has been operational since July 17, according to an official announcement from Thursday.

Fed Dramatically Speeds Up U.S. Payments With FedNow, but Downplays Any Tie to CBDCs
Some argue it would weaken crypto’s payments use case or form a bridge to a digital dollar.

The GBTC Discount Is Narrowing; Here's Why It Matters
The possibility the SEC will approve the conversion of GBTC into an ETF is playing a role, according to analysts.

Stablecoin Issuer Lybra Finance Launches Arbitrum Testnet Amid Quest to Be More DeFi-Friendly
Users can now interact with Lybra’s new companion stablecoin peUSD, which is said to be more compatible with decentralized finance protocols than the protocol’s main stablecoin eUSD.

Professor Gary Gensler vs. SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Crypto Long & Short
Gary Gensler once taught a class on crypto. Is he contradicting himself now in his powerful Washington role?

Not All Crypto Custody Is Created Equal: Crypto Long & Short
FTX, Celsius and BlockFi gave the industry a fresh perspective on crypto custody services.
