The ex-chairman of the CFTC says a digital dollar should be a priority for the U.S. But he cautions against expediting the initiative during the pandemic.
3D Printing Could Help Now, Except for the IP Issues
Next time there’s a crisis, let’s make sure we have the ability to manufacture basic plastic goods, like PPE, says consultant Cathy Barrera.
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.
Bailouts Don’t Save the Economy. They Prop Up Companies That Should Be Allowed to Fail
If we keep bailing out corporations during every crisis, we’ll end up with implicitly state-owned enterprises, and a lack of economic dynamism.
Filipino Pawnshops Bank on Crypto Remittances During Crisis
Pawn shops in the Philippines are well placed to popularize cryptocurrencies as alternatives to cash.
Post COVID-19, Companies Must Be Resilient, Not Just Efficient
Companies need better emergency planning. They can’t always rely on government in a crisis, says our columnist.
How Edge Computing Can Make Us More Resilient in a Crisis
By moving computer processing away from centralized locations to local devices, edge computing is more dependable in a crisis, says VC Jalak Jobanputra.
Wuhan Days: What I Learned About Blockchain From Two Months Under Lockdown
A DeFi professional describes life under quarantine in COVID-19’s epicenter. When the next crisis comes, he says, blockchain tech will be ready to help.
Your Crypto Startup Needs a Recession Strategy
A shakeout is coming in crypto venture capital and entrepreneurs should react with a new plan, says our columnist.
How To Get Money to People In An Emergency, Fast
How to do get emergency dollars to Americans fast? You use smartphones, not checks and bank accounts.
China Is Winning the Coronavirus Information War
The coronavirus crisis creates a geopolitical opportunity for China, starting with digital currencies, says Teddy Fusaro of Bitwise.
Digital Assets Are More Recession-Proof Than You Might Think
Like gift cards, digital tokens represent claims on future services. In a downturn, they may not lose value as readily as equities and debt.
How to Protect Your Online Privacy While Working From Home
Tips from a privacy professional about staying safe online during coronavirus.
How Blockchain Tech Can Make Coronavirus Relief More Effective
Smart contracts and distributed ledgers can bring accountability and certainty to coronavirus relief efforts, says economist Stephanie Hurder.
Looking for a Safe Haven Digital Asset? Try Gold
Gold has traditionally been a safe place to invest during market turmoil. Now there’s a new option: tokenized gold, says the CEO of Smart Valor, a European exchange.
Corporate America Knows the Bailout Is Baked In
Corporate America has embraced fragility, says Nic Carter. Its business model depends on a bailout.
Looking for a Halving Payday? Quick Wins in Investing Are Rare
Miracle returns in investing seldom materialize. Beware excessive expectations for the bitcoin halving.
How Financial Models Could Move Bitcoin’s Price After the Halving
If history is a guide, financial models forecasting the post-halving bitcoin price are just as likely to shape the future as predict it.
Zero Interest Rates Could Hamper the Stablecoin Business
Negative interest rates will force stablecoins to look at their fee structures and cut costs. Only the fittest will survive, says our columnist.
View From Manila: Life During Coronavirus
Leah Callon Butler works out where to stash her cash and tries to tell fact from fiction amid the shutdown in the Philippines.