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Bentonville, AR

Jacob Oliver

U.S. Editor

Bentonville, AR

Jacob Oliver is a former college English instructor who first encountered the radical potential of blockchain technology in 2017. Since then, he has worked as a consultant for multiple startups in the space while simultaneously pursuing his Ph.D. in English at the University of Washington.

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UN Warns Fed to Cool Rate Hikes

A UN agency has called on the U.S. federal reserve to ease its increases on interest rates, citing fears of a global recession.

News Oct. 3, 2022
The U.S. Has Declared War on Crypto. Here’s How We Fight Back

After a series of aggressive moves from U.S. regulators, it is plain that the time to get serious about writing crypto policy is now.

Opinion Sep. 28, 2022
Daily Briefing: Fortune Favors the Brave

Jacob Oliver reflects on the recent updates regarding U.S. crypto regulation and explains why there's a fight ahead.

Crypto Briefings Sep. 26, 2022
Daily Briefing: Catch Me if You Kwon

South Korean authorities are chasing down Do Kwon. The Terra chief insists he's not on the run, but mounting evidence suggests otherwise.

Crypto Briefings Sep. 19, 2022
Daily Briefing: Long on Ukraine

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin made a surprise visit to Ukraine this weekend. Jacob Oliver explains why the stop-off was significant.

Crypto Briefings Sep. 12, 2022
No, the White House Is Not Planning to Ban Proof-of-Work Mining

A White House report on the environmental impact of Proof-of-Work mining has riled crypto fans, but the content is milder than tweets suggest.

Opinion Sep. 9, 2022
Daily Briefing: Concession and Capitulation

One of Washington's most ardent crypto opponents has signaled that certain types of regulatory battles have already been lost.

Crypto Briefings Sep. 5, 2022
Ticketmaster Will Issue NFTs on Flow

Ticketmaster's partnership with Flow signals increased interest in incorporating NFTs into the ticketing industry's business model.

News Aug. 31, 2022