Columbia professor says NYSE tokenization plan reads like ‘vaporware’

NYSE unveiled a plan on Monday to enable blockchain-based 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and ETFs, in addition to custody features. дальше »

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Out Of Office, Into Crypto: Ex-NYC Mayor Debuts ‘NYC Token’ Memecoin

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new cryptocurrency called “NYC Token” on January 12, 2026, drawing quick attention and equally fast criticism. Related Reading: Stablecoin Panic? Professor Says Banks Are Chasing Myths, Not Facts According to reports, Adams presented the project in Times Square and framed it as a way to support […] дальше »

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Banks’ stablecoin concerns are ‘unsubstantiated myths‘: Professor

A Columbia Business School professor debunked five banking industry misunderstandings about stablecoin yields as the market structure bill heads for markups this month. дальше »

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Buying Ethereum at $4k is Similar to buying Bitcoin at $4k: Robert Kiyosaki

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Harvard Economist Who Predicted That Bitcoin Was More Likely to Hit $100 Than $100K Finally Speaks Out

Kenneth Rogoff, professor of economics at Harvard University, has named the key reasons why his prediction went terribly wrong дальше »

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Ethereum Is ‘Completely Dead’ As An Investment, Claims Hedge Fund CIO

In a post on X this past weekend, Quinn Thompson, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Lekker Capital, declared that Ethereum (ETH) is “completely dead” as an investment. His comments sparked a flurry of responses from prominent figures in the crypto industry, including Nic Carter of Castle Island Ventures, Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan, and […] дальше »

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Gemini boycotts MIT hiring after Gary Gensler’s return

Gemini takes a firm stance in response to ex-SEC Head Gary Gensler’s return as an MIT professor, by refusing to hire its graduates. Co-founder of Gemini, Tyler Winklevoss, said in a recent X post that the crypto exchange will stop… дальше »

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Episode 2. How the new US President will shape the future of crypto?

In this episode, our guest is Brian L Frye — Dogecoin Professor of Law & Grifting at the University of Kentucky, securities artist and filmmaker. We discussed Trump and Richard Nixon, perspectives of the potential new SEC chair, and the… дальше »

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What will happen to the meme coin market if Trump wins the presidential election?

Many experts believe that Donald Trump will positively impact the crypto market more than Kamala Harris. However, the impact on the meme coin segment remains a matter of debate. According to Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan, Trump’s success in… дальше »

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Trump win, ‘regulatory sanity’ is bad news for memecoins: Professor

A Donald Trump presidency would be "bearish memecoins" as they are a "form of economic populism and a statement against the unfair," a professor claims. дальше »

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Expert Sets $285,000 Bitcoin Price Target Based On Quantile Model

Sina—a professor, consultant, and co-founder & COO of 21stCapital. com—is projecting that the Bitcoin price could rise as high as $285,000 by the end of 2025 in a new analysis shared on X. Utilizing a quantile regression model, Sina identifies distinct phases in Bitcoin’s market cycle. дальше »

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CORVA: Bitcoin Can Reduce Racism

Harvard professor Robert Putnam’s research, if extrapolated, shows that identifying as a “Bitcoiner” can actually reduce racism. дальше »

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Crypto influencer hit with bot claims after nabbing ‘best content creator’ award

Crypto influencer “Professor Crypto” deleted posts of him celebrating the award shortly after being accused of using bots to boost his following. дальше »

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Key Opinion Leaders Are Bad for the Crypto Industry

That’s why my new project isn’t paying them. (And who is Professor Crypto, anyway?) дальше »

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Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor

According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past. дальше »

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Entirely AI populated civilization develops priest-led cults in Minecraft

California-based startup Altera has launched Project Sid, a groundbreaking simulation featuring over 1,000 autonomous AI agents collaborating in a Minecraft world. The project, led by CEO Robert Yang, a former assistant MIT professor, aims to explore the potential of AI agents to form complex societies and tackle challenges collectively. дальше »

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Why the SEC Is Wrong About NFTs

The SEC's Wells notice against OpenSea showed once again how regulators are overreaching in interpreting the law, says Edward Lee, a professor at Santa Clara University School of Law, and the author of "Creators Take Control." дальше »

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Why Is Mantra (OM) Price Up? Analyst Eyes ‘Big Move Soon’

Mantra (OM) has seen interest and growth lately, with analysts suggesting a potential price breakout. Crypto analyst Professor Astrones noted on X that the OM token is approaching a big move, driven by both technical factors and increased investments from partners. дальше »

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Art Is Not a Security

NFTs “expose the incoherence of the SEC’s understanding of what it’s authorized to regulate,” says law professor Brian L. Frye, following news yesterday that the SEC has issued a Wells notice against OpenSea, claiming the NFT platform has violated securities law. дальше »

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AI Meets Blockchain: Professor Liu Yang of AgentLayer on AI Agents Transforming the Web3 Space

In a recent Twitter Space interview, BeInCrypto spoke with Professor Liu Yang, an AI and blockchain expert, to delve into how AgentLayer is bringing transformative changes to the blockchain world with AI agents. дальше »

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Wharton professor Siegel urges 75bps rate cut as crypto plunges

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel called for the Federal Reserve to deploy an emergency rate cut as liquidity fled cryptocurrencies and global markets on recession fears. Cryptocurrency markets dropped over $300 billion in 24 hours as assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and… дальше »

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Unexpected twist: SEC became a defendant in the NFT classification lawsuit

Law professor and filmmaker Brian Frye and songwriter Jonathon Mann have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The lawyers argue that the SEC’s approach to regulation threatens the livelihoods of artists and creators experimenting with NFTs.… дальше »

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Pi Squared, Building 'Universal ZK Circuit', Raises $12.5M

The startup, led by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign computer science professor, uses zero-knowledge technology to enable “trustless remote computing" along with other blockchain use cases including AI. дальше »

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Chinese President Xi Jinping praises blockchain exec in open letter

Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, the recipient of the letter, is the chief scientist of the Conflux network and a professor at the country’s prestigious Tsinghua University. дальше »

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Public blockchains too ‘fragile’ for tokenization: Professor tells Congress

Allen argued that public blockchains “can’t process large volumes of transactions” — though on-chain data suggests otherwise.

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More US states expected to follow Wisconsin’s lead by investing in spot Bitcoin ETFs

Marquette University professor emeritus David Krause told PBS Wisconsin on May 31 that other US states could follow Wisconsin in investing in spot Bitcoin ETFs. Krause called Bitcoin a “good investment” for state pension funds, emphasizing its role in diversification, its high potential upside returns, and its use as a hedge against inflation. дальше »

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Wisconsin Pension Plan Likely to Invest Much More in Bitcoin ETF, Marquette Professor Says

The first quarter addition of two spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the portfolio of Wisconsin's pension plan was likely just the beginning for that U.S. state’s investments into crypto, said David Krause, a professor of finance at Milwaukee-based Marquette University. дальше »

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Ripple advocates for quantum-resistant cryptography following expert warning

Ripple is raising awareness about the need for quantum-resistant cryptography to secure blockchain systems against potential future threats from quantum computing. Professor Massimiliano Sala, a renowned mathematician from the University of Trento in Italy, recently discussed the future of blockchain… дальше »

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Leading Crypto-Policy Academic in Washington to Open Disclosure Firm Bluprynt

Georgetown Law professor Christopher Brummer leads an annual event on emerging financial technology in Washington that became a top forum for crypto issues in recent years. Now he's joining the sector, founding Bluprynt to help the industry with its regulatory disclosures as rules begin to emerge around the world. дальше »

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Texas A&M Professor to Launch Bitcoin Research Institute

Texas A&M Professor Korok Ray announced the launch of the Bitcoin Research Institute to explore the integration of Bitcoin and artificial intelligence. дальше »

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What is surveillance capitalism, and can crypto protect your privacy?

What exactly is surveillance capitalism, and why should you be worried about your online footprint? In today’s digital age, your personal data is a commodity, a cornerstone of what has been termed by Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff as “surveillance capitalism.” … дальше »

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Option2Trade (O2T) Announces Stage 5 93% Completed as Crypto Professor Doubts ADA, SOL Utility

In a recent turn of events that has sparked considerable debate within the cryptocurrency community, a well-regarded crypto professor has voiced skepticism about the utility of ADA, Solana (SOL). дальше »

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Fetch.ai Price Surges: Here is Why Top Analysts Predict FET’s Rise to “Double Digits” Amid AI Boom

Several cryptocurrency analysts have predicted a substantial increase in the price of Fetch. ai (FET) token in the near future. Sensei and Professor Astrones, notable crypto analysts, anticipate a significant bull run for FET. дальше »

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USC Professor's Crypto Startup 'Sahara' Raises $6M to Reward AI Trainers

Sahara co-founder Sean Ren, a computer science professor at the University of Southern California, says his tech can help workers and businesses get compensated for their knowledge, data and expertise in the age of AI. дальше »

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Pig-butchering crypto scams made over $75b, University of Texas professor reveals

A recent study conducted by University of Texas professors indicates that pig-butchering crypto scams may have siphoned off tens of billions of dollars. A new study led by University of Texas finance professor John Griffin and graduate student Kevin Mei… дальше »

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a16z invests $100 million in Ethereum protocol EigenLayer

a16z has invested $100 million in Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer. The startup founded by former University of Washington associate professor Sreeram Kannan raised $50 million in March. EigenLayer has a TVL of $7. дальше »

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