Trading
Adoption
Buterin says crypto is a better bet than gold
Buterin made the statement in response to Zach Weinersmith saying that people should buy gold over Bitcoin (BTC) since it does not have a centralized authority controlling it like fiat.
Featured
CryptoSlate Daily wMarket Update – Oct. 26: Dogecoin leads gain as BTC maintains $20k
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the last 24 hours, published 07:00 ET on weekdays.
Analysis
Binance overshadows Huobi in crypto derivatives trading
Huobi has seen its stock fall as its derivatives trading volume for September plunged 27.9% to $9.56 billion, continuing its freefall from the start of the year.
Mining
Moldova bans crypto mining amid energy crisis
Moldova is currently facing an energy crunch due to Ukraine's inability to continue exporting 30% of the electricity it needs.
Regulation
US lawmakers express concern over crypto firms hiring former government officials
The lawmakers said Americans need to be sure that government policies were not being created to "cater to the crypto industry’s desire to 'avoid the sort of regulatory crackdown it has faced in China and elsewhere.'"
Analysis
UK flocks to Bitcoin in September due to GBP decline
Experts believe that Bitcoin’s easy accessibility makes it a choice hedge for economies in crisis.
Crypto
CryptoSlate Daily wMarket Update – Oct. 25: Ethereum leads gains as Bitcoin crosses $20k
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the last 24 hours, published 07:00 ET on weekdays.
DeFi
MakerDAO MKR community approves ‘endgame’ proposal
Some community members have pointed out that the Maker’s founder had influence over 50% of the votes in support of the proposal.
People
Solend founder says SBF wants to ‘profit at all costs’
Several community members have accused the crypto billionaire and his firms of not having the community's best interest in mind.
Analysis
Research: On-chain data shows Bitcoin Long term holders are selling again
According to on-chain data, 1+ year holders had sold 50,000 BTC, 2-year holders sold almost 40,000 BTC, and 3+ year holders sold almost 30,000 BTC as of last week.
Featured
CryptoSlate Daily wMarket Update – Oct. 24: Polkadot sees slight gain as market rut continues
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the last 24 hours, published 07:00 ET on weekdays.
Price Watch
Klaytn pumps after proposal to reduce block rewards passes
Social sentiments surrounding the KLAY token is currently bullish as the asset currently leads LunarCrush AlternativeRank combined social and market activity.
