Research
Web3
Revolutionizing media monetization by unlocking the power of ownership in web3 – SlateCast #52
The latest episode of the SlateCast looks into Access Protocol's new ownership staking model for subscription services.
Regulation
SEC targets registered crypto advisors as top priority for 2023
SEC to conduct annual examinations of registered crypto advisors to ensure 'standards of care'
AI
Crypto AI tokens struggle as Google chatbot ad campaign shows factual issues; stock falls 6%
Following a strong start to 2023, crypto AI tokens stalled as Google failed to demonstrate accuracy in its chatbot preview
Regulation
Grayscale continues to challenge SEC for spot Bitcoin ETF conversion
Oral arguments for Grayscale's case against the SEC is penned for March 7.
DAOs
ETH Core Developers to update Shanghai testnet as EIP-4844 comes closer
Vitalik proposes new transaction serialization as EIP-4844 data types are assessed.
Bankruptcy
Gemini comes to agreement with Genesis as Cameron Winklevoss declares $100M contribution
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss confirmed Earn customers have taken a "critical step forward."
DeFi
Uniswap BNB deployment is ‘now or never’ as a16z disagrees on bridge solution
Roughly 150 million UNI tokens are still eligible to vote as the BNB Chain proposal looks to pass
Analysis
BTC long-term HODLers hit all-time high as Bitcoiners refuse to sell
Bitcoiners holding for over 5 years hits all-time high as 2+ year holders also peak
The potential NFT loan market, accessing liquidity through digital assets – SlateCast #51
Episode 51 of the SlateCast looks at NFT liquidity & lending with Justin from NFT lending marketplace Astaria
NFTs
NFT lending hits all-time high in loan volume, users, quantity
OpenSea activity on the rise as Polygon cements position as the most active NFT blockchain
NFTs
Warner Bros to broadcast blockchain quiz during ‘Inside the NBA’ on TNT
One of the most popular shows on TNT to air new blockchain trivia game as part of new lineup
Gaming
Xborg launches $100K web3 esports league, Xtreme Championship Series
XCS to launch in March as web3 gamers battle it out for a share of $100k
