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Navigating Bitcoin is as much art as economics

As the world became increasingly digital, it stood to reason that eventually our money — how we create it, how we spend it, how we invest it — would become digital, too. The advent of Bitcoin, the first decentralized cryptocurrency, was a curious phenomenon, but in recent years it has skyrocketed in value (although its instability makes it not an asset for the faint of heart). Now companies are investing in crypto; the art world is enthralled by it; and governments are pondering how to manage its risks while still encouraging innovation. The only thing we'd count on? Crypto is here to stay.

Crypto's Rising. So Are the Stakes for Governments EverywhereBloomberg's editorial board

If 60/40 Recipe Sours, Maybe Stir in Some Bitcoin — Mark Gilbert

What's India's Beef With Bitcoin, Really? — Andy Mukherjee

Trump's Last-Minute Bitcoin Rule Hits the Wrong Mark — Aaron Brown

Rich Millennials Are Splashing Millions on Crypto Art — Andrea Felsted

India Bitcoin Ban Would Be a Terrible Idea — Shruti Rajagopalan

The NFT Craze Actually Does Make Sense — Tyler Cowen

Fed's Digital Dollar Would Look Nothing Like Bitcoin — Noah Smith

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