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The Fed Must Have Confident Consumers
Last week’s rate cut won’t be the last, says Scott Garliss, as the Fed looks to build consumer confidence. That’s good news for risk assets including bitcoin and ether.
By Scott Garliss Sep 23, 2024
FTX’s Downfall Couldn’t Have Happened Without SBF’s Fraud – Or Prager Metis’ Audit Failure
FTX’s auditor recently agreed to settle misconduct charges with the SEC. Jack Castonguay says auditors working with the crypto industry should take notice.
By Jack CastonguaySep 23, 2024
The Next Stage for Public Good Funding in Crypto
Privatizing public goods investment in venture funds would help align incentives and lead to more sustainable financing for networks that have a social purpose, says Azeem Khan.
By Azeem KhanSep 20, 2024
Why We Won’t See CBDCs Everywhere
For all the talk of central banks launching digital versions of national currencies, only three projects have fully launched. For a host of reasons, we likely won’t see a global rollout of these difficult-to-build and not-particularly-wanted initiatives, says Fiorenzo Manganiello, co-founder and managing partner of investment firm LIAN Group.
By Fiorenzo ManganielloSep 20, 2024
The Maturing Crypto Job Market
Compared to the last bull cycle, the jobs market is slightly less abundant for candidates looking to enter the industry. But professionals with experience are as well-placed as ever, says Emily Landon, founder of The Crypto Recruiters.
By Emily LandonSep 19, 2024
Crypto for Advisors: Are Advisors Investing in Crypto?
Did the launch of spot crypto ETFs help bring crypto into the mainstream and encourage adoption - particularly by closing the gap between advisors and their clients?
By Roxanna Islam, Sarah MortonSep 19, 2024
Fair AI: Why Everyone Should Profit From the AI Boom
Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia currently dominate AI development, including the data that drives it. Blockchain and crypto tech can compensate users, making for more equitable AI networks, says Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa.
By Calanthia MeiSep 18, 2024
Bridging the Skills Gap: Preparing the Workforce for a Web3 Future
Companies have invested so much on education with a focus on trading, but have not turned their attention to the portion of the workforce that remains unfamiliar with the technology that will be responsible for creating, facilitating, communicating and operating Web3 products and services, says Kelsey McGuire, CGO, Shardeum.
By Kelsey McGuireSep 18, 2024
Three Ways DeFi Will Revolutionize Financial Services
DeFi is poised to create a future where financial services are digital, open, always-on, and borderless, says Bill Barhydt, CEO, Abra.
By Bill BarhydtSep 18, 2024
The Fed Will Tell Us Soon If Bitcoin Is at a New Baseline
Today’s Fed interest rate announcement will set the table for a fresh uptick in crypto assets, says Philipp Pieper, co-founder of Swarm Markets.
By Philipp PieperSep 18, 2024