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Privacy trends for 2026
A look ahead at markets, privacy, and what comes next
8 big ideas for 2026 (and more trends to watch)
Across stablecoins, AI, privacy, and more
From oil barons to AI builders: Books we’re reading this winter
40+ books we're reading and recommending. Plus, a conversation on what’s next for wallets with Phantom CEO Brandon Millman
When stablecoins weren’t inevitable: The story of USDC
How stablecoins won. Plus, reimagining user sovereignty in a post-interface world
Everyone's wrong about quantum computing
Timelines to cryptographically relevant quantum computing and how that affects blockchains. Plus, Fidelity's Abigail Johnson on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and TradFi’s tipping point.
Can we predict the future?
How prediction markets are making humanity smarter, with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour. Plus, what we’re gifting this holiday season.
The business of tokens
Exploring the role of arcade tokens within onchain economies. Plus, when to flip the fee switch and the latest crypto moves from Uniswap, the SEC, SoFi, and more.
5 reasons to write
The case for writing — and why it’s never been more urgent.
5 (more) charts that explain crypto right now
The data defining the industry this year
State of Crypto 2025: The year crypto went mainstream
This year in crypto, from all-time highs and the rise of stablecoins to the convergence of crypto and AI
Our interview with Nobel Prize winner Joel Mokyr on how tech progress leads to economic growth
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What happens when markets become computers?
With trust in institutions reaching historic lows, prediction markets offer a new kind of credibility.
The Life of a Crypto Founder
Plus, crypto startups need enterprise sales — here's why
Everybody’s talking about prediction markets, here's what to know
Beyond the buzz, what is a prediction market, exactly?
A free market isn’t a free for all
Plus, how to set prices on your marketplace or platform
How to hire growth teams
It's about finding polymaths who thrive at the intersection of product and revenue.
How to hire growth teams
It's about finding polymaths who thrive at the intersection of product and revenue.
A new playbook for TradFi
Why blockchains can — and should — become core infrastructure for TradFi institutions. Plus, Circle, Stripe, and the race to win payment rails.
When to flip the fee switch
The question isn't to fee or not to fee, but *when* to (take) fees.
GENIUS Act just signed; what next? CLARITY
The focus in D.C. will now turn to crypto “market structure” legislation. Why does this matter, and what can you do?
10 reads for your summer vacation
What's on our reading lists, from business strategy to Socrates
5 charts that explain crypto right now
The metrics we're watching, from DEX volume to mobile wallet usage. Plus, the industries where DePIN is making inroads.
Special edition: 11 AI x crypto crossovers
Who will control future AI — big companies or communities of users? That's where crypto comes in.
Hiring? Here are 10 pitfalls to avoid
Common hiring mistakes early founders make, and a conversation with Solana co-founder and CEO Anatoly Yakovenko.
MEV, explained: what it is, what to do about it
Plus a primer on marketing — from attracting developers and hiring teams to launching tokens and more