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Edge › Ethereum › Analysis
Crypto Twitter is trying to figure out why Ethereum is up 50% in 10 days
As most readers are likely aware, Ethereum and Bitcoin faced a flash crash on the evening of August 1.
Bitcoin › Analysis 
The TIE
Bitcoin breaks $11,500 as sentiment metrics show it’s still undervalued
The DeFi-induced bullrun has arguably pushed the crypto market upwards the past week, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies giving gains of over 10-15 percent to investors.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read · Insights via The TIE 
Edge › Bitcoin › Adoption
$2 trillion asset manager reveals 5 reasons why Bitcoin demand will increase
Bitcoin’s recent rally past $11,000 for the first time in about a year has been impressive by many standards.
Edge › Bitcoin › U.S. › Adoption
Here’s who bought $67 billion worth of Bitcoin, crypto in America in 2020
Bitcoin, and the crypto market, have finally blossomed after a long two-year-wait.
Ethereum › DeFi
Maker becomes first DeFi platform to lock over $1 billion, but concerns remain
The DeFi market got its first unicorn this week; if the total value locked (TVL) in assets on a platform is considered.
Ethereum › Investments 
Glassnode
As Ethereum skyrockets, 71% of ETH addresses are now in profit, setting a two-year high
Ethereum’s surge to over $300 on Saturday created the most profits for holders in over two years; if on-chain data is considered.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read · Insights via Glassnode 
Analysis 
Chris Burniske
Q4 2020 will be crazy for crypto, says VC: DeFi, Ethereum 2.0, Libra, and more
Save for strong developments with specific altcoins such as Cardano and Chainlink, coupled with the news that PayPal may integrate Bitcoin, the crypto industry has been rather quiet over recent months.
Nick Chong · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read · Insights via Chris Burniske 
Bitcoin › Mining
Fidelity Investments invests big in Bitcoin mining as institutions want crypto
In June, $2 trillion asset manager Fidelity Investments published a report on institutional investment in the Bitcoin and crypto industry.
Edge › Coinbase › U.S. › Adoption
Here’s why Coinbase’s stock market debut will be so positive for crypto
Coinbase has long been deemed the flagship company of the crypto and blockchain industry.
Bitcoin · Ethereum › U.S. › Adoption
Bank of America is treating Bitcoin, Ether as “cash,” will let you purchase crypto with credit cards
First, they ignore you, then, they fight you, then you win.
Edge › Bitcoin › Switzerland › Derivatives
This Swiss bank is now paying out Bitcoin yield to account holders, but there’s a catch
Innovative Bitcoin products are not falling short of delivering this year, with institutional firms notching up one crypto product or other.
Ethereum › Investments
Grayscale Ethereum Trust plunges 50% as institutional investors dump shares
In May and early in June, the second flagship fund of Grayscale Investments, the Ethereum Trust, saw a surge in demand.
Ethereum › DeFi 
Vitalik Buterin
Ethereum co-founder rings caution bell on DeFi surge; critics reminded of ICO boom
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) applications are becoming what ICOs were in 2017-18 and what stablecoins were in 2019.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Vitalik Buterin 
Bitcoin › Japan › Adoption
Japan megabank Nomura launches Bitcoin and crypto custody for institutional investors
Institutional investors are coming in hard and fast to the crypto market and, whether you like it or not, seem like they are here to stay.
Bitcoin › China › Analysis
China: Banks and Alipay won’t shut Bitcoin accounts, 70 percent of firms see blockchain as an economic boost
Reports on China shutting down bank accounts for individual Bitcoin traders and OTC firms are unfounded and untrue, a local investigation found this week.
Bitcoin › U.S. › Adoption
Forbes founder says Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies protect from unstable financial policies; urges further development
The world’s billionaires and influential businessmen are increasingly speaking on Bitcoin as a hedge and investment while calling out the excessive money printing in the United States and uncertainty in financial markets.
Bitcoin › U.S. › Investments 
JPMorgan
U.S. bank JPMorgan: Bitcoin shows “strong” resilience even after massive price plunges, cryptocurrency is here to stay
JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s largest banks with $2.6 trillion under management, acknowledged Bitcoin’s “staying” power earlier this week.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via JPMorgan 
Bitcoin › Korea › Adoption Vitalik Buterin
South Korean academics say Bitcoin a “risky but rewarding” investment even as financial markets turn into a casino
Global turmoil in financial markets is leading to some touting Bitcoin as a possible alternative investment, eleven years after the pioneer was developed.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Vitalik Buterin 
Ethereum › U.S. › Trading 
Messari
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.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Messari 