Daniel Kuhn
Daniel Kuhn is a deputy managing editor for Consensus Magazine, where he helps produce monthly editorial packages and the opinion section. He also writes a daily news rundown and twice weekly column for The Node newsletter. Before journalism, he studied philosophy as an undergrad, English literature in graduate school and business and economic reporting at an NYU professional program. You can connect with him on Twitter and Telegram @danielgkuhn or find him on Urbit as ~dorrys-lonreb. He owns minor amounts of BTC and ETH. Kuhn is a deputy managing editor for Consensus Magazine, where he helps produce monthly editorial packages and the opinion section. He also writes a daily news rundown and twice weekly column for The Node newsletter. Before journalism, he studied philosophy as an undergrad, English literature in graduate school and business and economic reporting at an NYU professional program. You can connect with him on Twitter and Telegram @danielgkuhn or find him on Urbit as ~dorrys-lonreb. Recent Opinion 3 Questions About the SEC’s Abrupt ETH ETF Approval Was the decision politically motivated? What does it mean for Ethereum going forward? Will other leading chains benefit too? May 24, 2024 at 6:59 p.m. UTC May 24, 2024 Opinion is the House FIT21 Bill Really the Legislation That Crypto Needs?
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- The author appears to have a slight bias in favor of cryptocurrency regulation and the approval of Bitcoin ETFs.
- The author seems to imply that those who hold a different view on the topic are extreme or unreasonable.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- There is no clear evidence of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The author suggests that there were many other factors at play in the rise of Bitcoin's price besides the filing for a Bitcoin ETF by BlackRock.
- There may be instances where the approval of a Bitcoin ETF could potentially impact the long-term use and adoption of Bitcoin.
Deceptions
80%
Examples:
- The sentence 'Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action last year was driven, in large measure, by a rebirth in interest in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).' is deceptive because it implies that the rise of Bitcoin ETFs caused the increase in Bitcoin's price when there were many other factors at play.
- The sentence 'Is crypto ready for that?' is deceptive because it implies that a bitcoin ETF would legitimize an industry rife with fraud when in fact many investors are already aware of these risks and have taken steps to mitigate them.
Recent Articles
JPMorgan Anticipates Pre-November Debut of Ethereum ETFs: Implications for Ethereum Economics
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024JPMorgan anticipates the start of Ethereum ETF trading before November, following SEC approval of eight applicants under the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. This development grants CFTC jurisdiction over crypto and identifies digital assets as 'digital commodities'. The impact on Ethereum's economics, including potential transaction volume increases, remains uncertain. 
Bitcoin's Quiet Fourth Halving: Mining Rewards Cut in Half Amidst Muted Market Response
Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024The Bitcoin network underwent its fourth halving on April 19, 2024, reducing miner rewards by half to 3.125 BTC per block. Google searches for 'Bitcoin halving' hit an all-time high despite a stable Bitcoin price around $64,000. This quiet event contrasts previous halvings with significant price movements and may impact miner profitability and industry consolidation. Bitcoin Price Could Reach $200,000 by End of Century with ETF Approval Driving Inflows and Gains
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 21st century due to ETF approval driving huge inflows and price gains. An end-of-year level closer to $174,839 is possible.