Zeynep Geylan

Journalist CryptoSlate

Zeynep is an academic who turned to crypto in 2018. Originating in social sciences, she is especially interested in the social impact of blockchain and cryptocurrencies and strongly believes in their transmuting power. Research and writing are her favorite things in life, followed by dogs and burgers.

Author Stats

Total Articles 569

Since Mar 2022

Last Active May 17, 2023

Primary Beat Bitcoin

Zeynep Geylan Recent Articles

Mining

Rural Kenya harnesses stranded potential energy to mine BTC using hydropower

Over 500 families in the area are also receiving uninterrupted off-grid power.

4 years ago

Mining

Hut8, Riot, Marathon increase BTC holdings in November after large declines

Argo, Bit Digital, Bitfarms, and Cleanspark's BTC reserves shrank from October to November.

4 years ago

Exchanges

ByBit to apply new KYC rules and withdrawal limits on Dec. 20

Different levels of KYC will be required for different withdrawal amounts.

4 years ago

Connecting fans to the artists with NFTs – Public Pressure – SlateCast #41

NFTs won't end record labels but will empower the artist's connection with their fan base, according to Public Pressure's CEO Sergio Mottola.

4 years ago

Banking

Signature Bank shrinks crypto-tied deposits by $8-10B

Signature has been one of the most crypto-friendly banks on Wall Street but is reducing its exposure.

4 years ago

Mining

New evidence 52.2% of Bitcoin Network uses clean energy

29 mining companies run almost fully on clean energy, and they constitute 16.48% of the Bitcoin Network.

4 years ago

Hacks

Attackers use name of lead exchanges to target crypto startups

Microsoft uncovered malware that is hidden in a pdf file titled "OKX Binance & Huobi VIP fee comparison"

4 years ago

Exchanges

Crypto.com CEO addresses FUD,says he ‘has nothing to hide’

Kris Marszalek talked about his failed business from 20 years ago and said the lessons he learned then made him who he is today.

4 years ago

Legal

SBF reportedly hires Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney, Mark Cohen

The hire was revealed by SBF's spokesperson Mark Botnick.

4 years ago

NFTs

Chinese Hangzhou Court calls for NFT regulation

According to the Court, the NFTs have characteristics of value, scarcity, controllability and tradability.

4 years ago

Gaming

Axie spikes 23.87% in 24 hours as community takes first step into decentralization

Axie Infinity's community took its first step into evolving the project into a fully-decentralized future on Dec. 5, and the project's native token AXS,

4 years ago

Crypto

CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Bitcoin falls 1.4% after US payroll data, FTX Japan works to offer liquidity

Binance freezes $3 million after the Ankr attacker stole 6 quadrillions of aBNB, data shows over 8% of Bitcoin was purchased between $15,5K and. $17K, and much more in this edition of CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily.

4 years ago