Economy
How technology is reshaping countries and economies
What’s up with Filecoin and the uproar over its miners?
Miners' complaints with economic model are resulting in early rewards release and falling FIL prices. What happened to 800,000 coins?
How China is embracing blockchain, from DCEP to BSN
Blockchain has become a national priority in China's public and private sectors, in contrast to many Western governments' approach to cryptocurrency.
China pushes 50,000 people to spend DCEP right away, in biggest test yet of new digital currency
China advances its new e-RMB closer to launch after distributing to Shenzhen residents 10 million yuan in digital 'red packets' that will…
As nations race CBDCs to market, are they repeating mistakes of the past?
Digital currency efforts now mirror global economic rivalries, with China’s DCEP leading the pack. Central banks would be wise to avoid these…
Congested Ethereum hosts 96% of DeFi transactions. Who are its up-and-coming competitors?
2020 is banner year for DeFi as industry balloons by over $100 billion in volume from Q2 to Q3 — most of it riding on Ethereum, according to a…
US regulators are finally lining up over digital assets
A recent flurry of US regulatory activity is helping legitimize the digital assets space. Here’s the latest on SEC, FINRA, CFTC and OCC's new…
Is DeFi a $10 billion Ponzi scheme?
The risk of getting scammed is real, but DeFi also offers investors opportunities to earn yields in this pandemic economy, says Two Prime CEO…
Trump’s Covid ills are infecting cryptocurrency betting markets
Are US presidential candidate futures an accurate gauge of public opinion? Cryptocurrency exchange FTX's TRUMP and BIDEN prices offer clues.
Why blockchain and crowdfunding are mutually beneficial technologies
Crowdfunding benefits from blockchain’s speed and processing power, while blockchain projects gain momentum and exposure from crowdfunding.…
Cryptocurrency futures give thumbs down to Trump’s debate performance
FTX cryptocurrency traders are dumping TRUMP after the first US presidential debate, a raucous affair punctuated by insults and interruptions.
How bitcoin could offer a hedge as markets hit peak dislocation
Massive public spending, supply chain disruptions and ballooning debt are a volatile mix for investors. Here's why bitcoin should be part of a…
Why cryptocurrency exchanges need more regulations to protect investors
Being dodgy about office location and faking volume data are all part of Asian crypto exchanges' Wild West ethos. What are the alternatives…
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