ConsenSys finds massive DeFi yields are “number one threat” for Ethereum 2.0 upgrade
Shaurya Malwa · 4 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via
ConsenSys 
JPMorgan 
Bitcoin › U.S. › Adoption
Bitcoin ETP volumes grew in October amidst institutional demand
Crypto exchange-traded products (ETP), institutional offerings that track the price of crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, saw their volumes increase by over 2.2% this month, as per a report by CryptoCompare.
Bitcoin › Investments
Square allocates one percent of its total assets to Bitcoin
Square Inc has announced today that it has purchased 4,709 BTC for approximately $50 million, allocating around 1 percent of its total assets as of Q2 2020 to Bitcoin.
Edge › Ethereum › Investments
This hedge fund is raising millions to trade DeFi tokens like YFI and LEND
A crypto-focused hedge fund is now accepting investors and raising funds for the launch of an algorithmic hedge fund to generate profits from the rapidly growing decentralized finance (DeFi) market, as per a release.
Bitcoin › Adoption
Here’s how the Norwegian Government now indirectly holds over 570 Bitcoin
Bitcoin adoption has already reached the high coffers of the Norwegian government, albeit in an indirect manner.
Litecoin › U.S. › Investments 
Grayscale Investments
Institutions are buying Litecoin (LTC) at a 1,200% price premium
Litecoin demand among institutional investors on Grayscale Investments surged last week ahead of the protocol’s Mimblewimble upgrade and as fears of inflation have risen among US investors, as per reports.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Grayscale Investments 
Bitcoin › U.S. › Adoption 
Michael Novogratz
The US Fed’s crazy inflation is making investors hoard Bitcoin…and whiskey
Fears of massive oncoming inflation, led by incessant money printing and economic disbalance in the US, is causing investors to seek refuge in a variety of alternative assets, including Bitcoin, gold, and even whiskey.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Michael Novogratz 
Bitcoin › U.S. › Investments Grayscale Investments
Bitcoin market “looks like 2016,” says crypto fund Grayscale
The Bitcoin bull run in 2020 has sent ripples (no puns) across the crypto space with market observers calling for the asset to eventually reach all-time highs later this year.
Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 3 min read · Insights via Grayscale Investments 
Bitcoin › U.S. › Adoption
American software firm buys up $250 million in Bitcoin, stock jumps 10%
Nasdaq-listed American enterprise software firm Microstrategy said it purchased over $250 million in Bitcoin this year, an announcement that pumped its stock prices up by 10 percent.
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 · 3 months 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 · 3 months 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 months 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.
