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Ethereum › DeFi
The launch of this Ethereum token could put DeFi into another frenzy
Although decentralized finance (DeFi) has been seeing consistently strong growth, the gains in this Ethereum market sector have somewhat subsided over recent weeks.
Hacks 
Dan Tapiero
Why isn’t Ethereum Classic worth $0? Macro investor asks after 51% attacks
Ethereum Classic (ETC), the fork or version of the Ethereum protocol that didn’t freeze the funds of the infamous DAO hack, has been under the spotlight over the past week.
Nick Chong · 9 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Dan Tapiero 
Adoption 
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is looking to issue their own crypto token: Here’s what we know
JPMorgan made headlines earlier this year when they announced an initiative called JPM Coin – which is a crypto token that the bank can use to make instantaneous transfers between global parties.
Cole Petersen · 12 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Goldman Sachs 
Edge › Coinbase › Altcoins
The “Coinbase effect” is back – Here are the crypto tokens to watch
In 2017, Coinbase’s influence over the crypto market was tremendous, with the exchange originally only offering access to select few crypto assets.
Bitcoin › Analysis
Bloomberg gives four reasons why demand for Bitcoin is set to shoot higher
To the credit of Mike McGlone, a senior commodity analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, he called a Bitcoin breakout towards $13,000 when few expected it.
Partnerships
CryptoSlate adds Coinpaprika API for real-time info on 2,000+ cryptos
CryptoSlate readers can now enjoy real-time, critical data for thousands of cryptocurrencies listed on our website — courtesy an addition of Coinpaprika’s API to our existing data providers.
Ethereum › DeFi
Fund managers: these 3 catalysts could drive greater adoption of Ethereum DeFi
By most measures, Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) space is going parabolic.
Cardano › Bitfinex › Trading
Bitfinex will begin listing Cardano’s ADA on its spot exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex will begin listing ADA on its spot exchange.
U.S. › Adoption 
JPMorgan
Americans are “pouring” cash, stimulus checks into Bitcoin and gold
US citizens seemed to be taking a liking to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, two recent reports suggest.
Shaurya Malwa · 1 day ago · 2 min read · Insights via JPMorgan 
Ethereum › DeFi
YFI is one of the most fairly distributed DeFi tokens on Ethereum: data
A big issue in the cryptocurrency community is the centralization of coins.
Coinbase › DeFi 
Band Protocol
Band Protocol secures major oracle integration and Coinbase Pro listing
Band Protocol (BAND) has been seeing tremendous growth throughout the past few months, which has been reflected in its soaring price.
Cole Petersen · 1 day ago · 2 min read · Insights via Band Protocol 
Ethereum › DeFi 
Michael Moro
Crypto lending volumes set record as Ethereum DeFi tokens surge
Crypto lending is back in vogue.
Shaurya Malwa · 1 day ago · 2 min read · Insights via Michael Moro 
Bitcoin › Analysis 
Josh Rager
Bitcoin CME futures are trading at a $300+ premium; Here’s what this means
Bitcoin’s recent strength has created a sense of “FOMO” amongst investors.
Cole Petersen · 2 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Josh Rager 
Coronavirus
Blockchain startup ShareRing launches anonymous COVID-19 contact-tracing e-passport
ShareRing, a tech startup focused on applying blockchain technology to travel and e-commerce industries, has just launched an anonymous contact-tracing e-passport app.
Bitcoin · Ethereum › U.S. › Regulation 
Coin Center
U.S. Congress appeals for a fair tax on crypto staking rewards
A group of Congress members in the US have sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) asking for a fairer tax on staking rewards, a Coin Center letter revealed Tuesday. However, a tax must be levied when such rewards are sold, instead of acquired, said the Congressmen.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Coin Center 
Edge › Bitcoin › Analysis 
Glassnode
There hasn’t been this many Bitcoin investors since 2017; Will BTC’s price follow?
The past year has been a period of immense growth for Bitcoin from a fundamental perspective, with it now being arguably more strong than ever before.
Cole Petersen · 2 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Glassnode 
Ethereum › Analysis 
Messari
Ethereum is one step closer to 2.0 mainnet launch as ETH value proposition grows
Ethereum’s value proposition has been on the rise as the launch of the ETH 2 mainnet upgrade looms on the horizon.
Cole Petersen · 2 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Messari 
Cardano · Tezos · Zcash › Altcoins
Cardano, Tezos, BNB, and ZCash are the most traded cryptocurrencies on eToro
Innovation seems to have drawn a huge number of investors to altcoins, as the latest July data from investment platform eToro showed that some coins saw a month-on-month increase in trading of over 500 percent.
Bitcoin › Adoption
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy is finally diving into Bitcoin after branding it a “scam”
If you’ve read any financial news outlet over the past few months, you’ve likely heard the story of Dave Portnoy.
Ethereum › Adoption
Institutions that want in on DeFi are buying Ethereum first: fund manager
Decentralized finance has attracted much interest from all corners of the world in recent months.
Cardano › Technology 
Input Output (IOHK)
Cardano (ADA) hits over 700 stake pools a week after Shelley launch
It’s taken just five days for Cardano fanatics to set up upwards of 700 staking pools after the launch of Shelley, parent firm IOHK noted today.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Input Output (IOHK) 
Litecoin › Technology 
Litecoin Foundation
Litecoin’s new MimbleWimble update confirms September testnet launch
The first testnet for the MimbleWimble implementation on Litecoin remains on track for a September launch, lead developer David Burkett said in a July update yesterday.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Litecoin Foundation 
Ethereum › Analysis 
Santiment Glassnode
Ethereum’s uptrend may be overheating as investor profitability reaches historic highs
Ethereum’s intense uptrend seen throughout the past few weeks has had far-reaching implications, even creating a tailwind that some believe sparked Bitcoin’s move from $10,000 to highs of $12,000.
Cole Petersen · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Santiment Glassnode 
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