Tag: Opinion

Worldcoin could make it easier to create digital identities for people worldwide. And even if it fails, more projects like it are coming. All eyes have been on Worldcoin since the July 24 launch of its “World ID” system. The issues associated with the launch have been well reported at this juncture. They include possible onboarding security…

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework isn’t all good, but it provides a level of clarity foreign to the United States. While United States regulators such as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler make bad-faith claims that “there’s been clarity for years” when it comes to cryptocurrency, the European Union took real action in…

Evergrande’s ongoing bankruptcy saga has significant macroeconomic implications — including for the global cryptocurrency market. As Evergrande Group, China’s heavily indebted property developer, files for bankruptcy in the United States, many are concerned about how this will impact the global economy and cryptocurrencies. The situation represents one of the largest debt faultings in the world and will have…

GameFi developers have been focused on raking in money — and they’ve forgotten that they need to make games fun in order to win over players. Blockchain games began as a means to effectively test technology’s true potential. However, making sure they reach that potential remains a challenge. While Illuvium was one of the most highly anticipated…

A Bitcoin ETF is on the cusp of receiving approval in the United States — and it may not be long before we see one in Hong Kong or elsewhere in Asia. But not everyone’s on board with the crypto ETF train. Critics argue that Bitcoin-linked ETFs could be even worse than centralized exchanges for…

Smart contracts should be viewed as “proof-of-concept” rather than as critical for universal adoption. That may mean exploring alternatives. Smart contracts have reshaped the possibilities of what blockchain and crypto can achieve, and we can all acknowledge that. That doesn’t mean they’re the be-all-end-all solution to widespread adoption. Being overzealous about any kind of innovation…