‘Cautiously Optimistic’: Crypto Brings Lobbying Muscle to Infrastructure Debate
Cryptocurrency lobbyists are fighting on Capitol Hill to further update the language of the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill.
The Metaverse’s Emerging Economics
The coming media-internet – aka the Metaverse – will change how economic value is created and distributed, says our columnist.
Crypto Has a Marketing Issue
There’s a troubling cultural trend around cryptocurrency, one that encourages retail investors to “ape into” the market in search of riches.
How Crypto Can Help Nigeria’s Economy
From hedging hyperinflation to lowering the cost of cross-border remittances, crypto can improve financial inclusion in Africa's largest economy.
Did Laozi Dream of Blockchain?
The ancient Daoist philosopher has lessons for the age of crypto and decentralized tech, in the latest essay for Crypto Questioned.
You Might Benefit From Crypto Therapy
Whether in the red or black, trading crypto could cause compulsive behaviors, anxiety and depression.
Money Reimagined: Afghan Activist Roya Mahboob on Crypto
Bitcoin surely doesn't "fix" Afghanistan, but it "could play a very important role” as an alternative financial system.
Congress’s Misstep on Crypto Reporting Shows the Dangerous Allure of Surveillance
The visceral pushback to Sen. Rob Portman's reporting requirements isn't about avoiding taxes – it's about protecting digital liberties.
Crypto Adoption in Middle East Will Come From Unstable Nations
The next wave of crypto adoption in the region is likely to come from citizens in unstable autocracies or facing crushing inflation, like Iran and Lebanon.
Challenges of Dealing With Cryptocurrencies in Israel
A mix of high taxes, burdensome regulation and an antagonistic banking sector makes starting a crypto business in the Holy Land unviable.