Effects of the Bitcoin halving are already apparent, and that’s huge for BTC’s bull case
Nick Chong · 6 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via
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Vitalik Buterin 
Adam Back 
Bitcoin › Scams 
CipherTrace
Crypto scams are alive and well; CipherTrace reveals $1.4 billion in crypto stolen in 2020
Cryptocurrency scams were a hot topic in 2018, courtesy money-grabbing ICOs, Twitter impersonations, and ever outright disappearances.
Shaurya Malwa · 7 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via CipherTrace 
Bitcoin › Mining 
Glassnode
This mining pool’s selling activity suggests Bitcoin is far from being bullish
Behaviors seen amongst Bitcoin miners can provide insights into the state of the crypto market, as they are the collective group responsible for both running the BTC network and placing a steady stream of selling pressure on the market.
Cole Petersen · 9 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Glassnode 
Edge › Bitcoin › Analysis 
Skew
Here’s why analysts say Bitcoin’s 14% drop on June 2 is actually healthy for the medium-term trend
On June 2, more than $220 million worth of long and short contracts were liquidated on BitMEX.
Joseph Young · 11 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Skew 
Bitcoin · Ethereum › Lending
Comparing the top platforms to earn interest on Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies
This guide takes a look at the best performing and reputed platforms to earn interest in Bitcoin holdings and other cryptocurrencies.
Adoption
Joe Rogan says he uses crypto-based Brave Browser on the JRE Podcast
On the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE), Joe Rogan, arguably the world’s most popular podcast host, said he uses Brave Browser.
Ethereum › Investments 
Santiment Grayscale Investments
Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust trades at a 725% premium, implying $230B ETH market cap
It’s been a record past few months for Grayscale Investments — an industry fund manager best known for its two flagship funds: the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE).
Nick Chong · 18 hours ago · 3 min read · Insights via Santiment Grayscale Investments 
Bitcoin › Analysis Glassnode
Bitcoin’s network health took a serious blow last week amidst hash rate free-fall
Bitcoin’s network health has been caught within a steady decline ever since its mining rewards halving took place.
Cole Petersen · 22 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Glassnode 
Ethereum › Analysis Skew
Ethereum bulls at grave risk of being squeezed as long positions continue rocketing
It has been a volatile week for Ethereum.
Cole Petersen · 1 day ago · 2 min read · Insights via Skew 
Bitcoin › China › Mining
Bitmain launches new Antminer T19, but is it better than the S17 debacle?
Bitmain’s launched its new T19 mining rig yesterday, featuring improved software and efficiency.
Bitcoin › BitMEX › People
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes: The Bitcoin rally isn’t “real” until $15,000 breaks
After holding under $10,000 for a week, Bitcoin saw an explosive breakout on June 1 that saw the asset reach a local high of $10,450 — the highest price since the February highs.
China › Adoption
China’s calls for “speed up” of Hainan’s “Blockchain Pilot Zone,” no sign of crypto even as Digital Yuan rises
China’s leaving no stones unturned in its well-publicized quest to become the world’s leader in blockchain development and services.
Tether › Bitfinex › Thailand › Adoption
Thailand’s OmiseGo rebrands to OMG Network, Tether releases USDT noting Ethereum issues
Late on June 1, Thailand’s high-flying OmiseGo rebranded to OMG Network.
Neo › Enterprise
Neo becomes the founding board member of InterWork Alliance, joining Microsoft, IBM, Nasdaq
Blockchain platform Neo has announced that it has joined the InterWork Alliance (IWA) as a founding board member.
Ethereum › DeFi 
DappRadar 
Messari
DeFi on track to become “liquidity blackhole” absorbing all idle assets: Ethereum investor
Decentralized finance (DeFi) may be one of crypto’s foremost use cases, but as it stands it has seen limited adoption.
Nick Chong · 2 days ago · 3 min read · Insights via DappRadar Messari 
Edge › Bitcoin › Analysis Glassnode 
IntoTheBlock
80% of Bitcoin is now in a state of profit; here’s why this matters
Despite Bitcoin being down roughly 50 percent from its all-time highs, the vast majority of the benchmark cryptocurrency’s investors are profitable, with its immense climb from its March lows of $3,800 bolstering their profitability.
Cole Petersen · 2 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Glassnode IntoTheBlock 
Ethereum › Analysis Skew Glassnode
Ethereum traders prepare for massive volatility as options volume hits record highs
Ethereum’s recent really from the lower-$200 region to highs of $245 has allowed it to reverse the immense downtrend it had previously been caught in against its Bitcoin trading pair.
Cole Petersen · 2 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Skew Glassnode 
Edge › Bitcoin › U.S. › Analysis
The stock market is outperforming Bitcoin over the past year: Why this may soon change
Despite Bitcoin’s strong performance against a backdrop of global turbulence in recent times, it is important to note that the stock market is still outperforming the benchmark cryptocurrency over a one-year period.
Bitcoin › Privacy
This Bitcoin developer is using “swaps” to solve BTC’s long-running “pseudonymous” privacy issue
Bitcoin’s privacy features have been under fire by critics since early 2013. While the protocol remains technically robust and mathematically secure, a loophole allows blockchain analysts and cryptographers to link transactional behavior with users, leading to some term Bitcoin as pseudonymous.
Bitcoin › U.S. › Analysis
Inflation may grow as the US prevents negative interest rates, boosting Bitcoin bull case
One of the biggest Bitcoin catalysts over the past few months has been the introduction of negative interest rates into economies in Europe and Asia.
Bitcoin › China · U.S. › Mining 
Andreas Antonopoulos
Early Bitcoin advocate explains how falling oil markets mean profits for America and China BTC miners
The world’s equity, fuel, and bonds markets have entered into uncertain and volatile periods — driven on the back of unstable trade wars, changing fundamentals, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Andreas Antonopoulos 
Adoption 
Michael Novogratz
Clash of the Titans: JPMorgan’s crypto stance could offer edge over Goldman Sachs
The traditional finance world has long been skeptical of the crypto market, with many financial “gurus” and banks criticizing the nascent market, frequently leaning against age-old talking points for why Bitcoin is bad.
Cole Petersen · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Michael Novogratz 
Ethereum › Coinbase › Analysis Santiment
Coinbase’s earliest investor starts accumulating Ethereum “again,” joining whales
After underperforming Bitcoin for weeks, Ethereum saw a healthy rally this week that saw it reach $245 on Saturday — the highest price since early March.
Nick Chong · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Santiment 
Edge › Bitcoin › Adoption 
Travis Kling 
Raoul Pal
Euro is still on track of collapsing, says macro analyst: Here’s how Bitcoin could react
Although we are just months into the ongoing COVID-19 recession, it has purportedly shown clear structural issues in some of society’s largest institutions.
Nick Chong · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Travis Kling Raoul Pal Top coins
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