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Hacks
China report claims a hacked crypto-exchange is behind three abnormal multi-million Ethereum (ETH) fees
Since the past few days, certain, and rather strange, transactions are stirring up debate in the Ethereum community. Data shows someone, an entity or…
Academia
While the world struggles with crypto; China’s toughest university exams are quizzing students on Bitcoin
China’s moving at “Lambo” speed when it comes to digital currencies, blockchain, and Bitcoin. The Far Eastern superpower is secretly pouring millions of Yuan…
DeFi
Betting on exchanges? Data shows “DEX” tokens have a 5x return compared to “centralized” tokens
Decentralized exchanges (DEX) were the cryptocurrency industry’s antidote to rising centralization in terms of where crypto could be transacted or stored. Critics noted exchanges…
Trading
Investors are now buying Ethereum (ETH) at a 750% premium; a smart investment or Robinhood-esque FOMO?
Ethereum demand is surging, if Grayscale's data is considered. Despite an ongoing dip in prices as of June 12, demand for an institutionally-aimed ETH…
Exchanges
Searching for an equities hedge? This crypto exchange now offers Bitcoin-priced Gold futures
Bitcoin and gold have, arguably, emerged as a “hedge” against the risks that equity markets around the world are now presenting. In the U.S.,…
Adoption
Microsoft moves its decentralized I.D. system to Bitcoin; BitPay, Gemini feature as collaborators
Microsoft, the world’s largest software company, moved its decentralized identity (DID) project to the Bitcoin protocol on June 10, opening the system to worldwide…
Stablecoins
Metrics show 80 percent of stablecoins like Tether and Binance USD are held by only six accounts
Long touted as an alternative to fiat currencies without the volatility of digital assets like Bitcoin, stablecoins and related companies mushroomed in late-2018; with…
Adoption
This $22 billion fund manager says buy Gold, Bitcoin as bond markets fail as a hedge after U.S. Quant Easing
The ongoing COVID-19-pandemic has served as a defining point of modern financial markets. The U.S. and global indices are close to all-time highs, after…
Derivatives
Traders on the biggest Bitcoin options exchange are pricing in a 7% chance for BTC to hit ATHs before 2021
Bitcoin options have turned out an unlikely choice of trading instrument in 2019-20. A feature of traditional markets, BTC options were a path towards…
Trading
Germany’s stock exchange will list first “centrally cleared” Bitcoin ETF, BitGo to serve as BTC custodian
Bitcoin-pegged institutional trading products like ETFs and futures have been a running theme since 2016. However, the road has proven difficult, with regulators and…
Privacy
This crypto forensic firm will now trace Zcash transactions, notes Dash privacy is akin to Bitcoin
Ever since crypto-crimes and criminals using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to launder money became a thing, the field of crypto-forensics has come up as…
Adoption
This team has a new player; fintech veteran Mati Greenspan joins Chiliz and Socios as global advisor
Digital tokens and blockchain technology are not the first things one would imagine when asked about soccer games in Europe. But Chiliz, via its…