Opinion

Peirce, Uyeda criticize crypto custody chaos at SEC roundtable

Peirce, Uyeda criticize crypto custody chaos at SEC roundtable

SEC’s Peirce likens navigating unclear US crypto rules to “floor is lava.” Peirce flags uncertainty over asset classification and staking compliance. Commissioner Uyeda calls for broader crypto custody options (e.g., state trusts). Navigating the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency in the United States feels akin to playing a high-stakes game of “the floor is lava,” according […]

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Stablecoins leading the charge in e-commerce evolution

Stablecoins leading the charge in e-commerce evolution

The following is a guest post and opinion of Vitaliy Shtyrkin, Chief Product Officer at B2BINPAY. Nowadays, businesses face a dilemma: while cryptocurrencies have several benefits, including lower fees, faster transactions, and global accessibility, they also pose such risks as uncontrolled volatility and security concerns — both of which remain critical for consumers. This is

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Ethereum: Are fundamentals there?

Ethereum: Are fundamentals there?

The following is a guest post and analysis from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief fromThe Tokenist. Since the fertile but somewhat fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) frenzy in 2017, Ethereum (ETH) remains second only to Bitcoin, now at 9x lesser market cap. Over the last five years, Ethereum had an average annualized return at nearly

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Why the U.S. can’t afford to miss the stablecoin window

Why the U.S. can’t afford to miss the stablecoin window

The following is a guest post and opinion of Vugar Usi Zade, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Bitget. The regulatory tide in the United States is turning in a way that could redefine the global crypto market’s trajectory. Under the current administration, regulators have signaled a pivot from a heavy-handed approach toward one emphasizing clarity

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Are All Bitcoin IOUs Shitcoins?

Are All Bitcoin IOUs Shitcoins?

As Bitcoin adoption grows, the base layer is becoming increasingly expensive and more technically challenging. Block space is scarce, and fees are always expected to rise. Onboarding directly into self-custodial Bitcoin also requires unintuitive background knowledge in Bitcoin such as UTXO management, blind signing, monitoring mempool, liquidity management, fee rate calculation, etc. At the same

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Why sports fans are AI’s perfect users

Why sports fans are AI’s perfect users

The following is a guest post and opinion from Mitch Liu, CEO at Theta Lab. The debate around artificial intelligence often focuses on “knowledge workers” and creative professionals, but there’s a compelling case that sports fans may be the ideal early adopters of AI technology. While industries like real estate, e-commerce, and education lead current

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The trouble with generative AI ‘Agents’

The trouble with generative AI ‘Agents’

The following is a guest post and opinion from John deVadoss, Co-Founder of the InterWork Alliancez. Crypto projects tend to chase the buzzword du jour; however, their urgency in attempting to integrate Generative AI ‘Agents’ poses a systemic risk. Most crypto developers have not had the benefit of working in the trenches coaxing and cajoling

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Digital assets make a difference in war-torn countries — here’s the benefit to consumers and businesses

Digital assets make a difference in war-torn countries — here’s the benefit to consumers and businesses

The following is a guest post and opinion from Sergii Malomuzh, Founder of Rewump. War-torn nations are among the most financially marginalized regions in the world: destructive conflicts impact people’s living standards and harm local economies. With traditional banking often inaccessible, digital assets emerge as crucial legal tender in conflict zones. Satoshi Nakamoto designed Bitcoin

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Public-private collaboration is shaping Pakistan’s crypto economy

Public-private collaboration is shaping Pakistan’s crypto economy

The following is a guest post and opinion from Vince Kadar, CEO of Polymath. The global crypto landscape is evolving rapidly, and Pakistan is no exception. US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies have influenced the Pakistani government’s stance, transforming it from a crypto-averse nation into one that is actively working to build a crypto-friendly economy.

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