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Could the Ripple XRP Ruling Spell the End of the SEC’s Regulation by Enforcement?

July 14, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

The SEC and those who support its approach are likely concerned that this no-good, very bad day becomes no-good, very bad days. A string of court losses with similar legal reasoning as yesterday’s ruling in the Ripple case would weaken anti-crypto Democrats’ negotiating hand further. One takes this risk when placing all their betting chips […]

EthCC and Crypto's Latent Biases

July 11, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

A major Ethereum conference set for Paris is not drawing the same criticisms and concerns around last year’s DevCon in Bogota, Colombia. If the industry wants to grow, it must take a truly global perspective.

Why Digital-Assets Infrastructure Platform Zumo Made Edinburgh, Scotland Its Crypto Hub

July 7, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

Edinburgh is probably No. 2 in the U.K. as a startup hub, it felt like there was a good mixture of talent. We’ve decided to stay probably because of the pandemic allowing us to not have to rely on the very good, but fairly small, talent pool in Scotland. There are only 5.5 million people […]

Thank BlackRock’s Clients for Larry Fink’s Change of Heart

July 6, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

BlackRock’s CEO once called Bitcoin an “index of money laundering.” Now he’s changed his tune.

The Broke Ape Yacht Crash: Lessons for Justin Bieber and Other NFT Collectors

July 5, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

Why has Yuga Labs’ Bored Ape universe collapsed in value?

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Would Be a Big Deal

June 16, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

First, exchanges should be a bit fearful. If new investors want price exposure to bitcoin and don’t care about the aspect of it that makes it cool (like using it), then those investors will look to pay as little as possible for that bitcoin. Why would an investor pay a 1% fee at an exchange […]

SEC’s DeFi Rulemaking Do-Over Falls Short

June 12, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

SEC’s DeFi Rulemaking Do-Over Falls Short

Reasonable Crypto Debate — Michael Casey

May 26, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

The trio visited Dresden, NY, home of Greenidge Generation’s bitcoin mining operation, which has become a lightning rod in the wider debate over Bitcoin’s environmental impact and, in particular, the political battles over New York State’s move last year to impose a ban on new mining projects. They found that both sides have made wildly […]

Worldcoin and Venture Capital’s (VC) Callback to the ‘Cheap Money’ Era

May 26, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

To review, Worldcoin’s pitch is essentially twofold. At its core is The Orb, a device that scans the retinas of users, so they can later confirm their identity online. The Worldcoin token, in turn, is intended to be distributed as a form of “universal basic income” (UBI) and is currently being offered as an incentive […]

ChatGPT and Other AI Programs Can Generate a Trading Edge in Crypto Markets

May 24, 2023CryptoLeave a Comment

Fundamental factors have long played a crucial role in assessing traditional equity markets, where investors analyze a company’s financial health, industry position and overall economic climate to determine its intrinsic value. Key metrics such as earnings, revenue and debt-to-equity ratios provide a clear picture of a company’s performance, enabling investors to make buy/sell decisions. However, […]