Cryptocurrencies analysis
Why did some blockchains fare better than others? An overview of this cycle’s best and worst cryptocurrencies
The bear market has been a test of strength for all blockchains, and it is clear that some have fared better than others. Now that we may be nearing a bottom, it is a good time to look closely at some...
November 30, 2022 at 10:54 am EST
Bitcoin miners about to capitulate?
“Has Bitcoin bottomed out yet?” This question is among the most intriguing ones for crypto market players now.
No one can answer it for sure, but some indicators can be used to make...
November 23, 2022 at 05:39 am EST
After FTX: how the crypto industry will change
The FTX scandal will have many consequences for the crypto industry and its users. Centralized crypto finance , of which FTX was an eminent representative, will have to find other means of proving...
November 16, 2022 at 10:40 am EST
Special Report-FTX's Bankman-Fried begged for a rescue even as he revealed huge holes in firm's books
As customers withdrew billions of dollars from crypto exchange FTX one frantic Sunday this month, founder Sam Bankman-Fried worked the phones in a futile bid to raise $7 billion in emergency...
November 16, 2022 at 01:08 am EST
Binance buys FTX. How did this happen?
The main crypto industry’s rumor of these last few days – the one about FTX’ and Alameda Research’ financial problems – has finally reached a resolution.
November 09, 2022 at 08:03 am EST
Twitter buyout: What it means for the crypto industry
Last week, Elon Musk finally bought Twitter. This is a big change for the company, and potentially even a bigger one for the whole social media sector – because he is eager to innovate.
From...
November 02, 2022 at 09:36 am EDT
Aptos: new blockchain, old problems
Last week, the crypto industry has got itself a new shiny blockchain with big ambitions, deep pockets, and uncertain principles that have left the crypto community doubtful.
October 26, 2022 at 08:17 am EDT
Crypto payments market: competition is getting fiercer
Payment services are one of the crypto industry’s fastest-growing sectors with an outstanding potential: Research and Markets estimated its value at $626 million in August 2022, with a potential to...
October 19, 2022 at 08:14 am EDT
Bitcoin: whales rise to the surface
As Bitcoin sails through a market hit by wave after wave of rate hikes, rising inflation, geopolitical friction and energy tensions, the whales - the holders of a large amount of BTC - seem to be...
October 12, 2022 at 11:28 am EDT
BNB Chain hack awakens centralization fears
Part of the Binance empire, BNB chain has become one of the most important blockchains for DApp development, and a direct competitor of Ethereum. It has, however, its share of controversies, which...
October 12, 2022 at 09:00 am EDT
Cardano: a late bloomer or a lost cause?
Launched in 2017, Cardano used to be one of the most promising blockchain projects. At the height of its glory investors’ aspirations pushed ADA, its native coin, from $0.1 to $3.08 in a matter of a...
October 05, 2022 at 11:10 am EDT
NFT domains are booming – and that bodes well for web3
NFT domains are not a recent phenomenon, but this year has witnessed their truly explosive growth, driven mostly by ENS and Unstoppable Domains.
September 28, 2022 at 11:43 am EDT
Ethereum: new consensus, new problems
Last week, on September 15, Ethereum mainnet merged with its Beacon Chain, effectively changing the network’s consensus from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake.
September 21, 2022 at 11:04 am EDT
Has El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment failed?
One year ago, a small Central American country of 6 million people made headlines all over the world. El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender along with the US dollar. Applauded by crypto...
September 14, 2022 at 08:29 am EDT
Tornado Cash ban: why did it spark such an outcry?
Last week the US Treasury made a historic move on the crypto space, and its repercussions are only starting to take shape. Tornado Cash ban has shaken the crypto industry, pushing it to reconsider its...
August 18, 2022 at 03:48 am EDT
The Nomad hack and cross-chain bridges’ vulnerability
Last week, a cross-chain token bridge Nomad fell victim to hackers who drained it of almost all the funds – cryptoassets worth around $200 million.
This exploit was the last in the series of...
August 10, 2022 at 08:13 am EDT
How Ethereum’s Merge will change the crypto landscape
As the Merge approaches, crypto space is about to live one of the biggest infrastructure transformations in its history.
Ethereum switching from the Proof-of-Work to the Proof-of-Stake consensus...
August 03, 2022 at 08:12 am EDT
Capital continues pouring into the crypto industry despite the crash
As crypto finds its way into more and more aspects of our lives, an increasing number of investors see its potential – and the investments follow, even in the midst of market crash.
July 21, 2022 at 03:27 am EDT
Opportunities and threats of Meta’s crypto projects
Meta moving in the web3 direction creates controversy in the crypto space, as the benefits of additional exposure are met by concerns over the users’ privacy. Still, this may be a natural evolution...
July 06, 2022 at 09:03 am EDT
Hong Kong approves Bitcoin Spot ETFs - Crypto Recap
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved Spot ETFs for bitcoin and ether, according to local sources, marking a significant step towards the institutionalization of these...
April 19, 2024 at 05:25 am EDT
How does Elon Musk's compensation compare with that of other CEOs?
Tesla's attempt to seek a new shareholder vote on its CEO Elon Musk's record-breaking compensation, overturned by a Delaware judge in January, has once again put the spotlight on American corporate...
April 19, 2024 at 05:13 am EDT
ETF of the week: Diversifying into frontier markets
Frontier markets, also known as nascent markets and emerging markets of the future, refer to a group of countries with an established financial market, but whose market capitalization and liquidity...
April 19, 2024 at 04:58 am EDT
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