The motivations and implications of a hack that had everyone from Coinbase to Kanye shilling a scam for bitcoin.
Binance CEO Criticizes Twitter Security After Coordinated Attack on Prominent Accounts
Talking to CoinDesk at the World Blockchain Summit Asia on Thursday, Chanpeng “CZ” Zhao called Twitter’s security “weak” after a wave of account breaches Wednesday.
The Issues Shaping the US and China’s ‘New Cold War’
From control of the digital realm to territorial skirmishes, these are the issues shaping an increasingly troubled relationship.
Bitcoin Has American Mindshare But Few Users
The results from the Federal Reserve’s annual Survey of Consumer Choice are in: Most people know of bitcoin, few are using it.
Jack Dorsey’s Cash App Sponsors NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace
The NASCAR driver has a new sponsorship deal with Jack Dorsey’s Cash App that will see him sport the bitcoin logo at race events.
Why Are Execs of Bankrupt Companies Being Rewarded With Millions?
It’s hard to tell people not to be angry with capitalism when the system is rewarding failure with millions of dollars in bankruptcy bonuses.
Charlie Shrem TLDL: Ray Youssef and Crypto’s Role in Africa
Ray Youssef joins Charlie Shrem to discuss Paxful’s mission in Africa, the liberating power of crypto and the unfairness of the African franc.
What It’s Really Like to Live on Bitcoin in the Middle East
The story of a Syrian migrant in Iraq shows how bitcoin can work as intended – as a global currency that transcends borders.
Five Years On, Ethereum Really Is the ‘Minecraft of Crypto-Finance’
The Ethereum community has delivered on many of its promises, says the author of a new book charting the blockchain’s early history.
The Real Story Behind Tesla’s Crazy Rally
As Elon Musk settles into being richer than Warren Buffett, NLW looks at what is driving the Tesla stock rally.
Does COVID-19 Have the World Rethinking Dollar Supremacy?
A reading of a piece by a Yale professor and former head of Morgan Stanley Asia arguing the dollar’s status is changing rapidly.
Listen: What a Bitcoin Researcher Says About Lightning
Chaincode Labs researcher Clara Shikhelman has been studying mathematics in university since she was 14 years old. Now, as the bitcoin company’s newest post-doctoral fellow, she is exploring ways to optimize the Lightning Network.
The Mixed Signals Economy: The Breakdown Weekly Recap
Jobless claims are down, coronavirus cases are up and the markets simply don’t know what to do.
Sale of the Century: The Inside Story of Ethereum’s 2014 Premine
“Now anyone could be an investor in one of the most cutting-edge technology companies out there. All they needed was an internet connection and at least 0.01 bitcoin.”
You Can’t Fight Outrage Culture With More Outrage, Feat. Michael Krieger
For a decade, Liberty Blitzkrieg has been an essential alternative financial and cultural voice. Here’s why it’s ending.
Cardano Creator Compares Criticism of Project to ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
Infighting is hurting crypto, IOHK’s Charles Hoskinson says, but he won’t “apologize for kicking people in the teeth” on Twitt if someone is attacking Cardano or its community.
Blockchain Tech Can Verify Credentials, But Beware Credentialism
Blockchain-based credentials can make getting back to work and school easier post-COVID. But we must resist the urge to put every life achievement on a blockchain.
A Rare Glimpse Into How Crypto Is Really Used in Venezuela
After airdropping cryptocurrency to 60,000 users in Venezuela, AirTM survey results suggest how crypto is really used in the economically troubled nation.
Inequality, Social Chaos, Bankruptcy Rallies: The Best Insights From FinTwit June 2020
From the “Robinhood Rally” to the most profit-disconnected stock market in history, these are the most interesting ideas from FinTwit last month.
I’m a Syrian Refugee. This Is How Bitcoin Changed My Life
Now living in the Netherlands, Tey Elrjula explains how bitcoin helped him build a new life as an entrepreneur, educator and author.