Opinion


Finance

How Coinbase Is Worth $100B

Poised for a public offering, Coinbase has built an incredibly profitable business. But Binance is probably worth a lot more.

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Finance

Nigeria's Crypto Ban Fuels Mistrust in Government

A central bank ban on crypto transactions is at odds with the government's goal to build a digital economy around blockchain technology.

Protests in Lagos against a now-defunct police division (SARS) accused of abuse, extortion and extra-judicial killings. Protesters collected some donations in bitcoin.

Policy

How to Win a Bitcoin Street Fight (Without Mortal Combat)

In the gaming arcade of monetary narratives, Bitcoin's protagonists like to play all games, even mixing up the games a little, says monetary activist Brett Scott.

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Finance

Money Reimagined: Tucker Carlson Is Right About Financial Privacy

Say what you will about the Fox News host, but he deserves credit for highlighting Bank of America’s transaction snooping, writes Marc Hochstein.

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Policy

What Happens if All Stablecoin Users Have to Be Identified?

If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist.

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Finance

No, Bitcoin Is Nothing Like the South Sea Bubble

Those who compare bitcoin to the great bubbles of the past need to check the historical books. This moment is very different.

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Policy

Why We Should Take Dogecoin Seriously

Dogecoin's rise reflects the power of collective belief and a longing for a more ideal form of crypto.

"LEGO Doge"

Markets

How to Bring Off-Chain Assets to DeFi

Institutions are interested in DeFi for off-chain assets, such as real estate. Here, from our columnist, are some issues they might consider.

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Policy

Why the US Needs Bitcoin

Elon Musk and other VIPs have endorsed it. Here's why the Federal Reserve should seriously consider BTC for its balance sheet.

The Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C.

Finance

Taking Stock of How Far Crypto Has Come

Crypto has financial, technological and human capital. But for now it lacks a compelling mainstream narrative, says a European VC.

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