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.
Why the SEC Shouldn’t Classify ETH as a Security
Reports suggest the SEC may be about to categorize ETH as a security, with huge implications for the blockchain’s future. Here’s why the SEC would be wrong.
What’s Next for Crypto?
The approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January was a catalyzing event for crypto, says Gregory Mall, head of investment solutions at AMINA bank. How will the upcoming halving affect markets going forward and which projects are likely to win out over the long-term?
The Institutional Era of Crypto Brings Fresh Innovation
After the scandals and regulatory headaches of the last market cycle, crypto is growing and embracing the needs of institutions entering the digital assets space.
Does Sam Bankman-Fried Deserve 50 Years in Prison?
The stage is set for a federal judge to determine how long Sam Bankman-Fried may spend in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice and defense attorneys have now both filed their arguments, as well as statements from FTX creditors (from the prosecution) and Bankman-Fried’s family and friends (from the defense).
The Bitcoin Halving Really Is Different This Time
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Just the Beginning for Wall Street
Is Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism Getting Less Toxic?
As BTC gets Wall Street approval and developers build new applications on the network, Bitcoiners are ditching some of their previous siege mentality.
Meme Coins Going Legit Is the Worst Thing for Meme Coins
Institutions like Franklin Templeton are taking meme coins increasingly seriously this cycle. But will these joke-y projects run afoul of regulators?
Blockchains Will Upend Economies of Scale
The tokenization of industrial processes will produce a revolution in competition between companies of different sizes, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
Craig Wright Was Finally Called Out in Court and Hodlonaut Is Celebrating
“It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m very happy that I stood my ground,” says Hodlonaut of his long legal fight with Craig Wright, who claimed, falsely, to be Satoshi Nakamoto.
The Biggest Bank Heist in History Is Coming
Regulators are permitting banks to tokenize financial assets such as bank deposits, U.S. Treasuries and corporate debt. But they want institutions to use permissioned networks rather than the decentralized blockchains that keep assets safe from hackers.
Crypto for Advisors: The Investment Case of Bitcoin vs. Ether
With the dual tailwind of bitcoin ETF flows and the upcoming halving, is bitcoin the best bet? Not so fast. Ethereum, the next biggest crypto asset by market cap, has a case of its own to make.
Reddit Is Making a Deal With the AI Devil
The social media giant’s $60 million real-time data deal with Google is latest example of internet companies selling out their users who have nominally “consented” to share their personal information but have no control. Blockchains and ZK-proofs could help prevent corporate overreach, Nym CEO and privacy advocate Harry Halpin writes.
Open Data: The Unfulfilled Promise of Blockchain
How a Bitcoin Mixer Laundering Conviction Might Be Appealed
Why Prime Brokers Could Be a Source of Crypto Contagion
Prime brokers are a new source of liquidity in this cycle, which could be good and bad in the long-run, says Phillip Moran, CEO of the Digital Opportunities Group.
Why Diversification Matters for Crypto, Too
The rise of Bitcoin may tempt investors to ask “Why Not 100% Bitcoin?” Here’s why.
How an Appeals Court Ruled on an Aspiring Class-Action Lawsuit Against Binance
A federal appeals court ruled last week that Binance needs to face a putative class-action lawsuit from a group of U.S.-based crypto investors who allege the exchange allowed them to buy and trade unregistered securities in the form of certain cryptocurrencies. The ruling doesn’t make a determination on whether the tokens are indeed securities or not, but it’s significant in broader securities cases nonetheless.
