Opinion


Mercati

The Node: Bitcoin Is Real, Fictional Money

Ever wonder if bitcoin is real money? You're not alone.

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Politiche

Time Is Running Out to Win the Blockchain Race

Tech and financial services companies might think they have plenty of time to develop a "blockchain strategy." If history is a guide, they don't, says EY's blockchain leader.

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Politiche

Self-Sovereign Identity, 5 Years On

Five years ago, Christopher Allen wrote about "self-sovereign identity," a key principle for crypto and the web 3.0 community. Here he reflects on its impact.

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Finanza

A Bridge Called Tether

A parable of risk assessment.

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Mercati

Dogecoin and the New Meaning of Money

Dogecoin's popularity reflects big power shifts due to social media and twin financial crises. There's no more important story for the reimagination of money, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

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Politiche

The Future of Money Is Unbundled

Money's three social functions – storing value, exchanging it and providing a unit of account – are unraveling, with dramatic implications, says EYQ's Insights Director.

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Mercati

Bitcoiners Should Go Vegan to Save Bitcoin

Bitcoin has an ecological footprint and so does the carnivorous diet of many hardcore bitcoiners. Sacrifice meat to save the sacred cow.

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Politiche

CBDCs and Stablecoins: The Regulatory Battle to Come

As central bank digital currencies do battle with stablecoins, dollar-backed projects will have to work hard to ensure independence.

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Finanza

Crypto Is a Luxury, Gucci Just Hasn’t Realized It

High-end retailers are accepting crypto for their wares when they should be thinking much bigger.

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