Why Mark Zuckerberg is turning Facebook into a "metaverse company" and what could derail him The key stumbling block for Facebook is openness and interoperability. Joon Ian Wong 7.30.21 2:33 PM
"Stablecoins, not crypto" is the new "blockchain, not bitcoin" The striking thing about the latest efforts to ditch cryptocoins in favor of “blockchain technology” is the increasing recognition that cryptocurrencies are here to stay. Joon Ian Wong 7.23.21 2:46 PM
Why “woke” asset managers are still loading up on private prison stock Fidelity, BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard are all big private prison investors despite social justice pledges. Tana Ganeva 7.14.21 1:25 PM
Crypto nation: One month into El Salvador's bitcoin experiment, confusion reigns Despite government promises of training and access to technology, many in El Salvador are seeking a deeper explanation of how bitcoin will change their day-to-day lives. Jonathan Laguán 7.9.21 4:04 PM
Welcome to Bored Ape Yacht Club: The new NFT community where $60 million has already traded hands “As Apes, we started changing our profile pics. We started following each other [on social media], like ‘Ape follow Ape.’” Joon Ian Wong 7.2.21 2:09 PM
Inside the rise of BitClout — a crypto-based social network where you can bet on influencers Big-name investors have poured $100 million into the platform but some observers are suspicious of its purpose. Jael Goldfine 7.1.21 6:26 PM