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

Web3

Web3 space has lost $1.48 billion to cyberattacks since January

Web3 lost a total of $1.478 billion to cyberattacks from January to May 2022, with only 4 incidents being responsible for 81%.

4 years ago

Bear Market

Miners sold 14K Bitcoin worth $300M on July 15, largest dump since January

Data from CryptoQuant shows that Bitcoin worth over $300 million was sold by miners within a 24 hour period on July 15.

4 years ago

Exchanges

Gemini eyes further staff cuts to control costs amid crypto winter

Reportedly, crypto exchange Gemini is going for the second round of layoffs by firing 15% of staff to further cut costs.

4 years ago

Mining

Samsung’s new mining chips will be 45% more efficient

Samsung announced it will begin the production of 3-nanometer chips that will be 45% more power efficient.

4 years ago

NFTs

Time Magazine looks to turn all future subscriptions into NFTs

The President of Time Magazine recently said he hoped to fully digitalize all future subscriptions and migrate into NFTs on"TIMEPieces" collection, so that all consumers can own their data.

4 years ago

Mining

Sweden averse to Bitcoin mining amid rapid rise in energy demand

Sweden is looking to redirect the energy being used by crypto miners to operations that would create more jobs in the country.

4 years ago

Crime

Mixer usage sees all-time high thanks to nation-affiliated cybercriminals

Chainalysis' recent report revealed that crypto mixer platforms reached an all-time high of $51.8 million, with the majority of the volume coming from criminals with known nation-state affiliations and sanctioned entities.

4 years ago

Mining

Paraguay’s new bill may turn the country into mining heaven

The Senate of Paraguay sent a new bill for the approval of the President. If the bill passes, crypto miners could use affordable excess energy and be exempt from VAT.

4 years ago

Web3

Start-ups turn to crypto-native messaging platforms

Prominent entrepreneurs say there is a need for web3 messaging platforms. A handful of startups are already working on a solution.

4 years ago

Bear Market

Glassnode analysis suggests Bitcoin might be near bottom

A recent analysis from Glassnode detected an increase in the long-term capitulation, which suggests Bitcoin might have reached its bottom. On the other hand, Wall Street thinks it'll go as low as $10,000.

4 years ago

Analysis

Gaming going strong amidst crypto winter with 1.1 million UAWs

Numbers show that gaming activity makes up for 52% of all unique active wallets (UAW), with Splinterlands being the most popular game.

4 years ago

People

Charlie Munger calls crypto holders ‘insane’ for investing in nothing

Warren Buffett's right hand Charlie Munger recently criticized crypto and said he avoids it like an "open sewer".

4 years ago