Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

Are NFTs over? - Crypto Recap

Remember NFTs? In any case, don't mention them to David Finzer, CEO of OpenSea, the world's largest exchange platform for non-fungible tokens, who was forced to lay off 50% of his staff to cope with...

Spotting crypto finance trends at the European Blockchain Convention

The crypto sector is ready to start a new growth cycle, marked by an emphasis on compliance and user experience, as well as increasing institutional involvement. We've travelled to Barcelona to get...

Crypto hacks and scams 2023: main trends and how to defend against them

A look at the most popular deceit techniques in the crypto space, and the ways to avoid them

These countries are leading crypto adoption

The newest Geography of Cryptocurrency report by Chainalysis shows that the grassroot adoption of crypto thrives in lower- and middle-income countries.

Zcash and the spectre of the 51% attack- Crypto Recap

Can public blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum really remain decentralized? While the most highly-valued blockchains manage to maintain their decentralized status, the smaller ones tend to go too...

Is the Bitcoin market on the verge of a breakout?

An in-depth look at the current state of Bitcoin market and its participants

FTX: Caroline Ellison's shocking testimony - Crypto Recap

This week, the courtroom witnessed Caroline Ellison's explosive revelations on former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried . Ellison, former head of Alameda Research, has been at the center of crucial testimony...

Regenerative Finance: a blockchain-based alternative to ESG?

Exploring the web3 promise of building accountable and efficient ecological and social projects.

Sam Bankman-Fried: Between a rock and a hard place in court - Crypto Recap

It was a visibly changed Sam Bankman-Fried who appeared in court this week. The former billionaire, once known for his provocative, laid-back demeanor, gave way to the solemnity of a man facing...

Polygon's Great Makeover, explained

A look into Polygon’s ambitious transformation project that includes a new blockchain, new governance, and a new token.

Gary Gensler in the hot seat - Crypto Recap

It's been an emotional week for SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Earlier this week, he received a letter from a bipartisan group of Congressional representatives demanding approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF....

From bonds to crypto: How the Great Wealth Transfer can change the investment landscape

Millennials and Gen-Zers’ investment choices could reshape our world

FTX scandal turns into a family affair - Crypto Recap

Just when it seemed that the legal drama surrounding the collapse of giant FTX couldn't get any more sensational, a new act unfolds: Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, Stanford professors and parents...

Are Real World Assets the next big thing in crypto?

A look into the hottest trend in DeFi and its trillion-dollar promise

United States: is DeFi doomed to disappear? - Crypto Recap

In the United States, the regulatory landscape is evolving. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has garnered attention for its actions against decentralized finance protocols. This has ignited...

Staking : Ethereum reaches new heights - Crypto Recap

While the crypto-currency market has been fluctuating for over a year, Ethereum's staking business is experiencing a meteoric rise. And it's not just a trend, but certainly a testament to the changing...

MakerDAO’s Endgame without Ethereum: veteran DeFi protocol goes rogue

A look at MakerDAO's controversial development plans

Grayscale's legal victory over the SEC - Crypto Recap

A US appeals court has severely criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission for its unjustified explanation for denying approval of a bitcoin cash ETF in the Grayscale case. This decision has...

Another loss for the SEC against crypto

SEC’s second court loss in so many months opens the door to much-coveted crypto spot ETFs and gives hope to the whole crypto finance sector