By Thomas Hodge
The crypto world was not sorry to see SEC Chairman Jay Clayton leave his post. Most in the industry considered him hostile to the sector and trigger-happy on enforcement; instead of attempting to nurture innovation. His tenure was seen as a “crypto cold war” led by a…
By Thomas Hodge
Since the adoption of 4G LTE — a cellular network technology created in large part by U.S. companies — the globe has experienced a rapid technological transformation that has disrupted legacy industries and transformed every aspect of our daily lives. Uber, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and the many…
By Thomas Hodge
150 years ago, the big banks of today like Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase rose to prominence thanks to the work of Congress and the passage of the National Bank Act. 50 years ago the first “internet” network was established under a government-funded project, setting in…
By Thomas Hodge
Last month, “Mr. Wonderful” aka Kevin O’Leary star of “Shark Tank” went on “Squawk Box” after calling Bitcoin “garbage” to make his case. O’Leary, while relentless, struggled to disprove a simple claim made about all currencies: they only have value because people have assigned them a value…
By Thomas Hodge
For The Virginian-Pilot, March 9, 2019
LOOKING BACK, there are several technologies once deemed futuristic that we no longer use today: floppy disks, carbon copy paper, multi-disc CD players, the fax machine.
What happened to them? Well, they were replaced.
Throughout America’s history of innovation, there has been one common thread — when a new technology enters the market, we foster its growth rather than stifle it with burdensome regulations. Today, there are many new technologies on the horizon: artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and perhaps most importantly, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, which will change the way we conduct our lives — from banking to voting.
By Thomas Hodge
Twitter can be an incredibly useful platform for the rapid dissemination of information, but it can also be a downright terrible place. Not only does the platform offer anonymous refuge for hecklers and trolls, but it is also a haven for misinformation. …
