The exchange was forced to leave Nigeria, and I’m sure it will happen to other crypto companies in other countries, Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes, writes.
The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems
Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits pose a plausible national security risk.
How to Design Better On-Chain Governance
An introduction to Futarchy and combinatorial prediction markets.
The Benefits of Assets Tokenization
We need to start thinking of blockchains as infrastructure for financial innovation rather than concentrating on the prices of a few digital assets, like bitcoin and ether, says WisdomTree’s digital of digital assets, Benjamin Dean.
The Enablers of Decentralized AI
AI naturally evolves as an increasingly centralized technology, and any decentralization efforts are an uphill battle. But decentralization can win in specific areas of AI development, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO of IntoTheBlock.
Binance Is Having an Odd Time
Binance is having a weird moment, perhaps most clearly illustrated by the fact that a national government detained two of its executives for a month now – and one is only free because he seemingly escaped custody.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Airdrop ‘Points’
The Bitcoin Halving Could Accelerate Consumer Adoption of BTC
‘We’ve Seen Breakdowns of Trust’: Nathan Schneider on How to Democratize the Web
The activist’s new book “Governable Spaces” explores ways blockchains can help people experiment with self-governance online.
New Hampshire Has a Better Approach to DAOs
The state’s proposed law would grant legal personhood and limited liability for participants of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).
The Future Is Open Finance
Is Nigeria Strong-Arming Binance?
Two mid-levels executives were detained without charge for more than a month, one escaped. Here’s what we know so far about Nigeria’s legal battle with Binance.
How to Improve Transparency and Public Trust in Crypto Markets
Proof-of-reserves and off-chain transaction reporting are key to improving trust in trading platforms following the scandals of the last 18 months, say Bruce Tupper and Tyler Williams.
Why the Media Is Seemingly Less Interested in Bitcoin Than Ever
How Bitcoin Mining Has Changed Since the Last Halving
And what to expect next.
Remembering ‘True Names’ Author Vernor Vinge
Known for popularizing the term “singularity,” the cypherpunk writer, who died this week, was prophetic about the age of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.
There Can (Probably) Be Only One Bitcoin
But the market for cryptocurrencies and blockchains that deliver consumer and business benefits is likely to be bigger than the one for “digital gold,” says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
El Salvador Doubles Down on Bitcoin
The country is setting a precedent for others to follow, Moonwalker Capital Tatiana Koffman writes.
What Happens if the SEC Classifies ETH a Security? (Wrong Answers Only)
The reported move, if confirmed, could have serious ramifications for the blockchain’s developers. But success for the troubled regulator is far from certain and unanswered questions abound.
Crypto for Advisors: Understanding The Ethereum Economy
This article examines the advantages of Ethereum as a protocol economy and how one could gain exposure to this breakthrough technology asset.