“Both optimists and pessimists contribute to society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.” – George Bernard Shaw ||
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all ok, and your family and friends are safe – the tragedy of the terrorist attack in Russia may seem far away for most of us, but that kind of violence can tragically strike anywhere at any time, and it’s heartbreaking to think of the painful long-term price paid by so many.
On a more upbeat note, it’s good to be back at my desk and getting back into a normal routine again, although I did have a great week in the UK. Exhausting, but productive.
Programming note: I’m away from my desk for much of tomorrow, but should be able to publish something anyway, only perhaps at an irregular time and without audio – will see how the day goes.
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
ETH vs the SEC
The EU is not banning self-custody
An unnerving absence of tension
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WHAT I’M WATCHING:
ETH vs the SEC
After last week’s reports that the SEC was requesting information from crypto firms regarding dealings with the Ethereum Foundation, you would have expected some jitters from investors concerned about a regulatory clampdown on ETH. But we didn’t get that – the price dipped, but has since largely recovered.
(chart via TradingView)
This hints at a couple of intriguing narratives behind ETH support.
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