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Reforming the Proposed GENIUS Bill for Stablecoins
The recent passage of the GENIUS Act in the Senate and the STABLE Act in the House marks a significant step towards establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins. However, these bills have flaws that need to be addressed to avoid imposing excessive costs on the industry and taxpayers. The proposed legislation allows issuers to choose from 55 different regulators, which could lead to a race …
June 18, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
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The Ongoing Debate Over Blockchain Valuation Models
The process of valuing blockchain networks today is reminiscent of the early days of the internet, when analysts and investors struggled to apply traditional financial models to a rapidly evolving technology. In the 1990s, companies with minimal assets and unproven business models were valued in the hundreds of millions, often based on vague metrics such as website traffic. This approach ultimate…
June 17, 2025, 6:19 p.m.
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The Authentic Cypherpunks: A Call to Action
I am experiencing a growing sense of unease in the crypto space. The industry, which emerged as a response to the 2008 financial crisis with the release of the Bitcoin whitepaper, has always had a rebellious spirit. Bitcoin was not just a technological innovation, but a political statement, a call to challenge the status quo. As someone who has worked in crypto for years, I should be celebrating …
June 17, 2025, 5:54 p.m.
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Bitcoin's Prolonged Range: A Blessing or a Curse?
Hello, I'm Andy Baehr from the CoinDesk Indices team. The question on everyone's mind is: is bitcoin's current range-bound price a positive or negative development? For over a month, the cryptocurrency has been stuck within a 10% channel, with no clear catalyst to push it beyond its current boundaries of approximately $101,000 to $111,000. As of today, this range has persisted for 40 days. Is thi…
June 16, 2025, 3:02 p.m.
Opinion
US Banking Regulator Gives Cryptocurrency Activities the Green Light
The federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has recently adopted a more permissive stance towards banks engaging in cryptocurrency activities. As stated by Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney E. Hood, "I will continue to work diligently to ensure regulations are effective and not excessive, while maintaining a strong federal banking system." On March 7, the OCC formalized it…
June 16, 2025, 2:51 p.m.
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America's Dollar Supremacy Relies on Innovative Legislation
The US is on the brink of solidifying its global leadership in digital asset innovation. The Senate's impending final vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, marks a crucial step towards enacting landmark stablecoin legislation. Following Senate approval, the bill will proceed to the House for consideration, representing significant progress…
June 13, 2025, 3:32 p.m.
Opinion
U.S. Moves Closer to Establishing Clear Regulations for Digital Assets
The United States is on the cusp of a technological revolution driven by blockchain and digital assets, which promise a more secure, decentralized, and inclusive financial future. However, the lack of a clear federal regulatory framework has created uncertainty for innovators, consumers, and investors. Entrepreneurs face unclear rules and jurisdictional boundaries between the SEC and CFTC, while …
June 11, 2025, 4:22 p.m.
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Breaking Free from the Price Fixation: Unlocking Crypto's True Potential
The cryptocurrency space is often viewed through a narrow lens, with the primary focus being on price fluctuations. The prevailing narrative surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto market has become centered on a single idea: the upward movement of numbers. However, this perspective is superficial and neglects the underlying technological advancements. In traditional markets, a comp…
June 10, 2025, 3:13 p.m.
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Web3's Struggle to Keep Pace with AI Advancements
The integration of artificial intelligence into the Web3 ecosystem has been hailed as a transformative force, but despite its potential, Web3-AI has failed to gain significant traction. As AI technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate, the window of opportunity for Web3 to establish itself as a viable foundation for next-generation AI is rapidly dwindling. This article explores the c…
June 10, 2025, 2:57 p.m.
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Full Circle: Circle's IPO Marks a New Era
I had the chance to experience the opening bell at the NYSE on the day Circle listed as CRCL, an event that felt like a culmination of a long journey. The NYSE studio, where I had first visited as a boy with my father, was now buzzing with Circle staff and guests, all gathered to witness this milestone. As the applause began, the energy on the floor was palpable, with everyone joining in to celeb…
June 9, 2025, 2:55 p.m.