Latest from Benjamin Schiller
How PayPal Upended the Crypto Debate in Washington D.C.
Democratic policymakers are rethinking their stance on stablecoins in the wake of the fintech giant's PYUSD announcement, says John Rizzo. Here's why.
The Machine Economy and the Convergence of Web3, AI and Fintech
Fintech, Web3, and artificial intelligence are one economic whole, and our ability to grow each relies on their deep synthesis, says Lex Sokolin, founder of Web3 investment fund Generative Ventures.
PayPal’s Stablecoin Is No Libra. Why the Timing Feels Right
Like Facebook's ill-fated Libra project, PYUSD is getting some pushback in Washington. But its prospects seem more promising, says Michael J. Casey.
Tokenization News Roundup: Pendulum Swings Toward Doubters
In recent weeks, the buzz around the emerging tool of tokenizing real-world assets has been on how it will grow to achieve the $16 trillion-by-2030 potential that the Boston Consulting Group predicted last year. Inevitably, criticism intrudes, and this week there is sober opinion, caution and skepticism in the zeitgeist.
Barbie Is a Metaverse
Virtual worlds, like Barbie’s, are a source of meaning and fulfillment for people seeking more in life. And these worlds gain from interactions: the more interoperability, the better.
PayPal’s Stablecoin Is a Watershed Moment for Finance
Until now, most of crypto’s big innovations have been for crypto-natives. PayPal’s stablecoin is different, says Austin Campbell, the former head of portfolio management at Paxos.
Desperately Seeking Crypto’s Killer App
When you take away the speculation, what Web3 services actually deliver utility for users? A veteran of the space wants to know.
Crypto Market Leaders and Laggards: The Biggest Movers of the Week
Stellar, XRP and Shiba Inu were notable winners from the last week, while Curve Finance and Augur struggled. The market is down overall, according to CoinDesk Market Index, but only marginally compared to recent growth.
