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Opinion

DeFi Fumbled Its Post-FTX Advantage in 2023, but There’s Still Hope for 2024

Major factors indicate that this could be a breakout year for decentralized infrastructure, SynFutures CEO Rachel Lin writes.

By Rachel LinJan 16, 2024

DeFi Fumbled Its Post-FTX Advantage in 2023, but There’s Still Hope for 2024

Opinion

What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year

After Circle’s SEC filing marking the first step towards a public listing, CoinDesk examined the other firms that might try to go public amid a rebound in crypto markets. High on the list of possibles: Kraken and Ripple.

By Daniel KuhnJan 12, 2024

What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year

Opinion

Everyone Wants the SEC’s Fake News to Be Real

The agency said for months it couldn’t approve bitcoin ETFs because of market manipulation. Then, in a delicious irony, it was itself manipulated, showing how even non-news can move markets.

By Benjamin SchillerJan 10, 2024

Everyone Wants the SEC’s Fake News to Be Real

Opinion

No, a Trump Victory Might Be Bad for Crypto

A response to Politico’s article predicting good times if the ex-POTUS wins re-election.

By Daniel KuhnJan 9, 2024

No, a Trump Victory Might Be Bad for Crypto

Opinion

Bitcoin ETFs: The Bear Case

Bitcoin exchange traded funds may not actually be approved, due to the SEC’s long-held concerns about market manipulation. And, if they are, they could change the nature of Bitcoin itself, to the detriment of Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision, say critics.

By Daniel KuhnJan 8, 2024

Bitcoin ETFs: The Bear Case

Opinion

Bitcoin ETFs: The Bull Case

One train of thought says that SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETF will send the market flying. Here’s how that could play out. In a separate post, we review the bear case, where the market may not react with such optimism.

By Daniel KuhnJan 8, 2024

Bitcoin ETFs: The Bull Case

Opinion

If You're in Crypto, You're a Criminal

Senator Liz Warren has revved up her anti-crypto army by going after the revolving door between blockchain and Washington D.C. I stand with her, and you should too, against these enemies of the state: crypto users.

By Daniel KuhnDec 20, 2023

If You're in Crypto, You're a Criminal


Opinion

What We Know About the Massive Ledger Hack

The latest crypto exploit, affecting security firm Ledger and a number of popular DeFi protocols, is a moment of levity for some.

By Daniel KuhnDec 14, 2023

What We Know About the Massive Ledger Hack

Opinion

Code Is Not (Always) Law

Sometimes, the law is the law, industry experts say.

By Daniel KuhnDec 7, 2023

Code Is Not (Always) Law

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