Noelle Acheson warns of the consolidating power of crypto custodians, and the influence this could have on asset prices.
2019: The Year Washington, Silicon Valley and Beijing Faced Off Over Crypto
Hacks, futures, settlements, flippenings, geopolitical conflict — 2019 had it all.
Why Bitcoin’s Next ‘Halving’ May Not Pump the Price Like Last Time
According to regression models and historical precedent, the upcoming bitcoin halving will boost the market price. So why isn’t that already priced in?
Regulated ETH Futures? Not So Fast
In spite of CFTC Chairman Tarbert’s comments, Noelle Acheson argues that it’s unlikely that we see regulated ether futures any time soon, if ever.
Crypto Convergence: From Decentralization to Direct Listings
The recent SEC action against Telegram points to a subtle shift in focus when it comes to evaluating tokens – and to a way forward, writes Noelle Acheson.
Crypto Derivatives: On Misleading Measurements
Noelle Acheson shows how using notional volumes to compare derivatives markets to spot is misleading – but, for now, it’s all we’ve got.
What Bitcoin’s Valuation Says About Its Volatility
Noelle Acheson argues that bitcoin’s volatility is intrinsic and is unlikely to diminish with increased liquidity – and that’s not a bad thing.
The Crypto Custody Conundrum: What Are We Even Talking About?
New tech usually struggles with vocabulary, says Noelle Acheson. With bitcoin, the confusion rubs off integral concepts in securities legislation.
Bitcoin’s Surging Dominance – Is This Time Really Different?
Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market is rising rapidly, but is that necessarily good news for the sector?
Derivatives Drama: The Unintended Consequences of Crypto Regulation
Noelle Acheson points out that the LedgerX confusion highlights potential CFTC priorities regarding the regulation of crypto derivatives that could lead to the opposite of what the regulator intends.
Bitcoin Won’t Be a Global Reserve Currency. But It’s Opening the Box
Bitcoin will not become a global reserve currency, argues Noelle Acheson. But it is adding a powerful tool to the box of potential solutions.
Could Donald Trump Ban Bitcoin?
He can try, argues Noelle Acheson – but the risk he might succeed is outweighed by the benefits of the heightened conversation.
Libra Isn’t a Cryptocurrency. It’s a Glimpse of a New Asset Class
Noelle Acheson argues that Libra is not a cryptocurrency, it’s a security. That in itself is a huge innovation, and perhaps a glimpse of what is yet to come.
Hype or Hope? A Meeting of the Minds for the Benefit of Crypto
Justin Sun’s upcoming lunch with Warren Buffett is a genius marketing play that can only help the cryptocurrency sector, writes Noelle Acheson.
The Speed Dreams of Security Tokens
Security tokens may have many potential advantages over traditional assets – but speed is not one of them, argues Noelle Acheson.
Who Has the Power, Retail or Institutional Investors?
The institutional and retail crypto markets are much more intertwined than we realize, argues Noelle Acheson, and each needs the other to hit scale.
Crypto Funds, Lending and Market Manipulation
The growing practice of asset lending by crypto hedge funds could add systemic risk to the sector if we are not vigilant, argues Noelle Acheson.
When the Dust Settles: The Bitfinex Probe Reveals Structural Weaknesses
The Bitfinex probe highlights not just the lack of reliable banking, but also – somewhat overlooked – the lack of auditing services, says Noelle Acheson.
The Hidden Effects of Crypto Money Laundering Rules
CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson looks at anti-money laundering regulation’s increasing focus on cryptocurrencies, and at the opportunity this presents.
The Upside of Bitcoin’s Upside (It’s Not What You Think)
While price appreciation is always good for an asset class, in the case of cryptocurrencies the benefits go way beyond profit.