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Mike Ippolito: Crypto’s identity crisis amid mainstream acceptance, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the clash between ideology and reality | Empire

Crypto's identity crisis deepens as trust issues and ideology clash in the mainstream transition.

APRIL 22, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Logan Jastremski: Execution quality is vital for blockchain revenue, Ethereum is overvalued, and understanding blockchains as databases is key | Empire

Solana's higher take rate compared to traditional markets reveals new opportunities in blockchain profitability.

APRIL 20, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Adrian Cachinero Vasiljevic: Stablecoins are safer and more efficient than banks, DeFi lending rates are aligning with traditional finance, and crypto guarantees ensure transaction integrity | Empire

Stablecoins' perceived safety challenges traditional banking, but DeFi's infrastructure gaps pose significant risks.

APRIL 13, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM
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Samara Cohen: The next six to twelve months will shape global capital markets, why investor-centric design is crucial for tokenization, and the need for a common language in the industry | Empire

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Keone Hon: Monad’s successful blockchain launch, the importance of decentralization for user trust, and why outdated token gating strategies hinder growth | Empire

Tushar Jain: Market apathy signals a turning point, institutional adoption is reshaping crypto, and Layer 1s are misvalued compared to applications | Empire

Keone Hon: Monad’s blockchain launch achieved fast transactions and positive user feedback, strategic decisions set it apart, and first token sale on Coinbase marks a milestone | Empire

Bryan Pellegrino: Xero’s unified blockchain system eliminates layer separation, misconceptions about layer two security, and the game-changing potential of zk technology | Empire

Jill Gunter: Crypto’s Evolving Landscape, Privacy Concerns, and Regulatory Shifts | Empire