Regulation
Partnerships
Warner Music, Polygon partner with LGND to establish LGND Music
Select WMG artists will be able to launch their digital collectibles and connect fans with special content and experiences.
Analysis
Two metrics show Bitcoin in uptrend, historically a good time for risk-on assets
Both the SLRV Ratio and SLRV Ribbons show a confirmed BTC uptrend as indicators portray that the historical long-term bottom is in.
NFTs
NFT industry in Africa and Middle-East poised for rapid growth
NFT technology adoption and blockchain gaming reported to be on the rise in African and Middle-East markets with significant growth expected up to 2028.
Exchanges
Gate.io launches $100M industry liquidity support fund to revive crypto industry
Cryptocurrency trading platform, Gate.io, offers support to help restore confidence in the crypto industry.
DeFi
ETH supply shifts back to inflationary
As of Dec. 2, Ethereum became inflationary again after losing 80% of deflationary gains post-FTX collapse in late November.
Exchanges
CZ publicly addresses ‘wrong narratives’ surrounding FTX, Alameda
Binance CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao addressed a number of what he alleged as 'wrong narratives' seen recently circulating social media.
Adoption
Twitter rumors of crypto integration circulating
Famed for researching codes on Twitter, Wong's Twitter account was allegedly suspended shortly after sharing potentially leaked data.
Mining
Riot Blockchain produces record 521 Bitcoin in November; plans to change mining pool
Riot Blockchain sees an approximate increase of 12% compared to the company's Nov 2021 production of 466 BTC.
Partnerships
Circle and Concord terminate proposed business combination
The deal is set to expire on 10 Dec but can be extended to 31 Jan, 2023, should Concord decide to call a shareholder vote.
Exchanges
KuCoin announces third-party PoR verification procedures
KuCoin announce engagement with the international audit, tax, and advisory firm, the Mazars Group
Research
Research: Coinbase Premium Index goes green for the first time since FTX collapse
The Coinbase Premium Index indicator has turned green for the first time since the FTX collapse signaling a change toward bullish sentiment.
DeFi
ETH deflationary gains erased post-FTX collapse
As of Nov 29, over 80% of deflationary gains have been wiped out, pushing ETH back towards inflation.