The International Monetary Fund’s managing director says digital currency is “shaking the system” and must be strictly regulated and held accountable or the banking sector could become unstable.
<h1>Crypto Movie Director: ‘You Can’t Really Have An Opinion On It Without Watching It”</h1>
John Stalberg Jr., director of the new movie “Crypto,” talks about his knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology before making the film, the backlash from the crypto community over the movie’s trailer, and why people should not condemn the movie before it’s even released.
<h1>This Isn’t The Data Privacy Solution You’re Looking For</h1>
The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s associate director of research, Gennie Gebhart, talks about the effect of government surveillance on marginalized communities, Facebook’s privacy problems, and why blockchain technology may not improve data privacy.
<h1>A Conversation With Crypto Cynic David Gerard</h1>
In an interview with Ben Munster, David Gerard, author of “Attack of the Fifty Foot Blockchain,” calls Bitcoin an apocalyptic death cult, pokes fun at maximalists’ optimism, and reminisces about the origins of his hate for the technology.
<h1>A Journalist Asks: Is Charles Hoskinson The Same In Real Life As He Is On Twitter?</h1>
IOHK and Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson talks about the history of the Cardano platform and its next upgrade. David Z. Morris, however, is most interested in uncovering his true personality.
<h1>Wired’s Clive Thompson Talks Programmer Culture And The Goal Of Having A Coder As President</h1>
Tech journalist and author Clive Thompson talks about the joy of coding, dishes on the culture of software and blockchain developers, lists the potential benefits of having a tech-savvy president, and opines on tech’s future.
<h1>Don’t Get Caught Up In The Excitement Of A Rally</h1>
As the price of crypto grows, Tyrone Ross, managing partner at NobleBridge Wealth Management, tells his clients not to give in to FOMO. In this piece, he outlines the questions investors should ask and answer before they invest in digital currency or any other type of asset.
<h1>Crypto Skeptic Nicholas Weaver Says Only Way To Win In Crypto Is Not To Play</h1>
Nicholas Weaver, researcher at the International Computer Science Institute and lecturer in the computer science department at the University of California, Berkeley, talks about the problems associated with cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, Ross Ulbricht, how crypto changed his worldview, and the demise of the industry.
<h1>Pitchforks And Plows: Toward A Generative Ethereum Ecosystem</h1>
In the wake of Afrigate, I talked to Taylor Monahan about her own experiences with social media criticism, and how she thinks the community can develop better discourse practices.
<h1>The AZTEC Protocol: A Zero-Knowledge Privacy System On Ethereum</h1>
ETHNews talked to AZTEC CTO Zac Williamson and CEO Tom Pocock about how the zero-knowledge protocol could bring confidentiality to blockchain transactions while benefiting from the public nature of Ethereum.
<h1>The AZTEC Protocol: A Zero-Knowledge Privacy System On Ethereum</h1>
ETHNews talked to AZTEC CTO Zac Williamson and CEO Tom Pocock about how the zero-knowledge protocol could bring confidentiality to blockchain transactions while benefiting from the public nature of Ethereum.
<h1>Building The Metaverse One Block At A Time</h1>
“Just like you probably wouldn’t live in a house without a concrete foundation, you probably wouldn’t want to participate in a metaverse that isn’t built with an open blockchain.”
<h1>ETHNews Exclusive: Hyperledger And The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Join Forces</h1>
The open-source project and the standards-setting organization want to change the misconception that they’re competitors. We spoke to both about how they’ll work together.
<h1>’Everything I Do Is Marketing’: An Interview With John McAfee</h1>
In an exclusive interview, John McAfee talks about his recent projects, the importance of marketing, and why he’d like to run for (but not be) president of the United States.
<h1>Blockchain Summer School Enters Third Year, Combines Theoretical And Practical Knowledge</h1>
Situated in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Blockchain Summer School aims to usher in the next generation of industry professionals. This year’s program will commence on August 13.
<h1>ETHNews Exclusive | SEC’s Hester Peirce On The Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Proposal</h1>
The commissioner discusses why she disagrees with the SEC’s denial, her vision of the SEC’s mission, and her status as a champion for capital markets.
<h1>ETHNews Exclusive | Author John Hargrave On Upcoming ‘Blockchain For Non-Techies’ Book</h1>
ETHNews spoke with author John Hargrave to discuss his forthcoming book, “Blockchain for Everyone,” and learn more about accessibility in blockchain education.
<h1>ETHNews Exclusive | Blockchain And Video Games: An Interview With Ubisoft’s Nicolas Pouard</h1>
The blockchain initiative manager and researcher for Ubisoft’s Strategic Innovation Lab talks about the future of blockchain technology in the video game industry.
<h1>ETHNews Exclusive | SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce On Town Hall Meeting</h1>
In an effort to open its doors to the public and interact directly with investors, the SEC will host a town hall meeting to discuss investor topics, including the cryptocurrency industry.
<h1>Inside The Swiss Sovereign Money Initiative With Emma Dawnay</h1>
Switzerland – a country famous for its banks – is voting on one of the boldest monetary reforms ever devised. If passed, the Vollgeld Initiative will amend the Swiss Constitution to destroy fractional reserve banking, which may have significant implications for the world’s financial systems.