Opinion
A ‘Super App’ May Be Web3’s Super Power
Elon Musk has a vision to turn Twitter into an all-in-one app, like WeChat. Turns out, permissionless and composable crypto platforms together form something better than the sum of its parts.
The Future of Web3 Animation
In a CoinDesk interview, Colin Brady, chief creative officer at AMGI Studios, talks about how Web3 and AI will change movie-making, and why big studios fail to adopt new technologies.
Privacy-Preserving Payments Shouldn't Be 'Niche', Monero Contributor Justin Ehrenhofer Says
Cake Wallet's vice president of operations discusses privacy in a post-Tornado Cash world, global data policies and Monero's "technical debt" ahead of Consensus 2023.
Bitcoin Should Be Central to Regulation of Digital Assets
U.S. lawmakers should recognize the unique qualities of Bitcoin as they set out market structure for the crypto economy, says John Rizzo.
Why Didn’t You Sell the News of Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade?
There was not a mass unlock of staked ETH, as some predicted, boding well for Ethereum and liquid staking derivatives.
UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Lead to Sweeping Surveillance of Crypto Worldwide
The treaty’s current draft language would require crypto companies to implement intrusive mass surveillance systems, turning over financial information to governments automatically, say Marta Belcher and Kurt Opsahl of the Filecoin Foundation.
New 1099-DA Reporting Creates More Headaches for Taxpayers
You might think new tax reporting rules for exchanges should mean less work for the taxpayer, but it’s the opposite, says CPA Kirk Phillips.
Financial Advisors’ Next Value Proposition: Preparation for a Digital Asset Future
New technologies have changed the role advisors play for their clients. Now that discounts platforms, apps and algorithms have increasingly replaced their function as brokers and stock pickers, offering education on how to navigate the emerging financial landscape will be key.
As Justice Is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra’s Shadow
The collapse of Terra continues to reverberate in Do Kwon’s homeland, but there are signs of progress, CoinDesk’s Emily Parker reports.
Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum's Big Upgrade
A rundown of CoinDesk's coverage of the biggest crypto update since the Merge.
