Ava Thornton
Weekend long-read essayist who connects crypto to history, politics, technology, and culture. Her pieces run 1,500 words and reference everything from Austrian economists to cyberpunk novelists. Thinks the best crypto writing happens when you stop talking about crypto.
Articles by Ava Thornton
Revolut and OpenReserve Are Becoming Banks. Crypto Won't Be the Same.
The OCC's preliminary approval for Revolut and OpenReserve to become national banks marks the moment crypto stops borrowing the banking system and starts owning it. Here's why the charter is the whole ballgame, and what it means for stablecoins by 2027.
Riot's $200 Million Coinbase Loan Just Moved 1,500 BTC Back Into Play
Bitcoin's rally past $78,000 is triggering release mechanisms in Riot Platforms' Coinbase loan, potentially freeing 1,159 to 1,547 BTC from collateral. The same loan that swallowed 1,825 BTC in February is now reversing course, and the mechanics reveal how procyclical miner financing has become.
