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Walking the Tightrope

As we stand on the verge of a new era in crypto, it’s crucial to reaffirm the importance of decentralization. Beyond being a mere aspiration, decentralization serves as the lifeblood of the crypto world, standing as the pivotal force that draws the line between freedom and control. Amidst the hype surrounding the impending approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States, accompanied by the influx of capital from behemoths like BlackRock, the immediate market surge raises a serious question for the future of crypto. Are people here for

Crypto Chaos

Despite the second-largest bank failure in US history, the Federal Reserve continued its interest rate hike strategy last week. This caused markets to react by pricing in continued monetary tightening, pushing back their expectations of rate decreases to 2024. Some have perceived this move as necessary to combat inflation, even if it comes at the cost of breaking the banking sector. Unfortunately, this sober outlook suggests that the rest of the year may be marked by more sideways action in the markets rather than a steady recovery. Meanwhile, in the

Don’t Fear the FUD

Over the past week, the crypto market has taken a hit due to the usual Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) surrounding the potential for interest rate hikes and future regulations. It’s easy to get sucked into the panic and feel that crypto is being unfairly targeted. FUD is part and parcel of the crypto space and there are always plenty of narratives that accompany its volatility. In 2021 the favorite topic was China’s negative approach to crypto. Fast forward to today and Bitcoin miners are back operating in China and

Future of Money Governance & the Law New Podcast Host

Jacqueline Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT, Blockchain Consultant, author, coach, speaker, and CryptoMom2, has been named the new host for GBA’s ‘The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law’ Podcast. October 10, 2022. Washington DC. The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) announces that Ms. Jacqueline Cooper has been named the new host for ‘The Future of Money Governance & the Law’ podcast. Ms. Cooper’s background is a Who’s Who of success, therefore, GBA has decided to interview her. GBA: What news or secrets are you hoping to uncover with this podcast?