With companies like Square announcing environment-focused mining initiatives, the U.S. can take the lead in reducing bitcoin’s carbon impact.
That Decoupling Sound: China, the US and a Year of CBDCs
This year China and the U.S. faced off over trade and technology bans. But the battler for monetary hegemony has only just begun.
Latin America’s Big Blockchain Opportunity
Decentralizing the financial sector and putting trust in distributed ledgers means less reliance on the continent’s corrupt intermediaries.
The New US-Mexico-Canada Trade Pact Holds Opportunity for Distributed Tech
NAFTA’s replacement, which comes into force today, contains several provisions that might open the way for blockchain technology.
HODLpac Shows Crypto Is Becoming a Mainstream Industry
It’s good the cryptocurrency industry is getting its a political action committee, even if it’s ironic, says our columnist.
This Unstable Moment is a Chance For Crypto to Go Mainstream
Crises create opportunities for renewal. This is a moment for cryptocurrencies to reinvent money and the financial system.
Even With CBDCs, the State Won’t Forfeit Its Power Over Money
Nothing is more centralizing than a state’s control over decentralized technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency, says law professor and blockchain adviser James Cooper.
Coronavirus Checks China’s Blockchain Ambitions
As long as the Coronavirus keeps everyone indoors, China’s big, bold blockchain ambitions are on hold.