Effects of the Bitcoin halving are already apparent, and that’s huge for BTC’s bull case
Nick Chong · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via
Grayscale Investments 
Bitcoin › Privacy
This Bitcoin developer is using “swaps” to solve BTC’s long-running “pseudonymous” privacy issue
Bitcoin’s privacy features have been under fire by critics since early 2013. While the protocol remains technically robust and mathematically secure, a loophole allows blockchain analysts and cryptographers to link transactional behavior with users, leading to some term Bitcoin as “pseudonymous.” But one veteran developer believes the problem can be solved using a framework built-in […]
Bitcoin › U.S. › Analysis
Inflation may grow as the US prevents negative interest rates, boosting Bitcoin bull case
One of the biggest Bitcoin catalysts over the past few months has been the introduction of negative interest rates into economies in Europe and Asia.
Bitcoin › China · U.S. › Mining 
Andreas Antonopoulos
Early Bitcoin advocate explains how falling oil markets mean profits for America and China BTC miners
The world’s equity, fuel, and bonds markets have entered into uncertain and volatile periods — driven on the back of unstable trade wars, changing fundamentals, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Andreas Antonopoulos 
Adoption 
Michael Novogratz
Clash of the Titans: JPMorgan’s crypto stance could offer edge over Goldman Sachs
The traditional finance world has long been skeptical of the crypto market, with many financial “gurus” and banks criticizing the nascent market, frequently leaning against age-old talking points for why Bitcoin is bad.
Cole Petersen · 15 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Michael Novogratz 
Ethereum › Coinbase › Analysis 
Santiment
Coinbase’s earliest investor starts accumulating Ethereum “again,” joining whales
After underperforming Bitcoin for weeks, Ethereum saw a healthy rally this week that saw it reach $245 on Saturday — the highest price since early March.
Nick Chong · 19 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Santiment 
Edge › Bitcoin › Adoption 
Travis Kling 
Raoul Pal
Euro is still on track of collapsing, says macro analyst: Here’s how Bitcoin could react
Although we are just months into the ongoing COVID-19 recession, it has purportedly shown clear structural issues in some of society’s largest institutions.
Nick Chong · 21 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Travis Kling Raoul Pal 
Edge › Ethereum › ETH 2.0 
Vitalik Buterin
Ethereum developer Danny Ryan speaks on ETH 2.0 progress, gives insights on new features
Ethereum’s upcoming 2 “Senerity” update is much-awaited among cryptocurrency circles.
Shaurya Malwa · 23 hours ago · 2 min read · Insights via Vitalik Buterin 
Korea › Technology
ICON, South Korea’s biggest crypto project, enables cross-chain interoperability
South Korea’s ICON, regarded by some as the country’s biggest cryptocurrency project, launched a significant update for its protocol earlier this week.
Edge › Ethereum › Analysis 
Josh Rager 
Glassnode
60% of Ethereum hasn’t been moved in a year; will this bolster its uptrend?
Ethereum has found itself caught within an intense uptrend over the past day, with its overnight upswing invalidating the firm downtrend that the crypto has been caught within against its Bitcoin trading pair.
Cole Petersen · 1 day ago · 2 min read · Insights via Josh Rager Glassnode 
Bitcoin › Adoption 
Carlos Domingo
Why crypto: holding money at Citibank costs hundreds of euros a month
Crypto assets have long had an ambiguous set of use cases.
Nick Chong · 1 day ago · 3 min read · Insights via Carlos Domingo 
Ethereum › Analysis Santiment
“Structural” shift in crypto options shows there’s an influx of long-term Ethereum bulls
Over the past few months and years, financial derivatives like options and futures have become increasingly important to crypto.
Nick Chong · 2 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Santiment 
Bitcoin › Derivatives
Bitcoin futures premium spikes as traders flip long; factors to consider
Bitcoin futures have seen rising premiums throughout the past week, pointing to a large spike in demand for long-favoring positions amongst traders.
Korea › Enterprise
Blockchain project FLETA partners with Oracle to build high-performance cloud server
Blockchain project FLETA recently announced an agreement with the software giant Oracle.
Edge › Bitcoin › Analysis 
Preston Pysh
This financial analyst expects a “very bullish” Bitcoin price in June for 4 key reasons
After a strong rally from $3,700 to $10,100 over the span of six weeks, the Bitcoin bull has proverbially been asleep over the past few weeks.
Nick Chong · 2 days ago · 3 min read · Insights via Preston Pysh 
Ethereum › Stablecoins 
Messari
Don’t ignore what is going on with Ethereum, analyst says as stablecoins erupt
While ETH prices have remained in the proverbial dumps, the underlying Ethereum blockchain has seen a flurry of activity and development of recent months.
Nick Chong · 2 days ago · 3 min read · Insights via Messari 
Coinbase › DeFi
MakerDAO’s MKR crypto rips 40% higher on news of coveted Coinbase listing
The past few months have seen Coinbase throw millions of dollars at supporting the budding decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem based on Ethereum. As reported by CryptoSlate in December, a product manager at the company, Jacob Horne said: “DeFi, or decentralized finance, is an essential part of an open financial system.
Bitcoin › China › Adoption 
Dovey Wan
China: Parliament passes law allowing inheritance of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies; a changing crypto narrative?
China’s secretive stance on digital currencies is starting to reveal traces of long-term aspirations.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Dovey Wan 
People
DeFi vs CeFi: Two industry leaders to square off in debate during BlockDown 2020
The crypto industry has long been engaged in a debate regarding whether or not the merits of Centralized Finance (CeFi) outweigh those of Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
Bitcoin › Analysis 
Skew
Bitcoin’s short-term skew collapses as CME options volume rockets
Bitcoin’s short-term market dynamic has shifted greatly following the volatility seen overnight.
Cole Petersen · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Skew 
Libra › U.S. › Adoption 
Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg explains how digital currency Libra could increase the firm’s profits
Days after rebranding the Calibra wallet to Novi, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg explained to shareholders how Libra, the firm’s upcoming digital currency, can help bolster revenues from advertising.
Shaurya Malwa · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Mark Zuckerberg 
Ethereum › Analysis Grayscale Investments
Mounting utility may be driving massive Ethereum accumulation trend
Ethereum’s lackluster price action hasn’t stopped large investors from accumulating.
Cole Petersen · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Grayscale Investments 
Edge › Bitcoin › BTC Halving Grayscale Investments
Effects of the Bitcoin halving are already apparent, and that’s huge for BTC’s bull case
Just over two weeks ago, Bitcoin experienced its third block reward reduction.
Nick Chong · 3 days ago · 2 min read · Insights via Grayscale Investments 
Cardano › Analysis
Cardano (ADA) continues showing signs of strength as development activity booms
Cardano (ADA) has been caught within an intense uptrend in recent times, which has allowed it to firmly outperform both Bitcoin and most of its other peers.
Ethereum › Adoption
Reddit’s Fortnite gamers are bigger crypto adopters than r/Cryptocurrency
Reddit’s true crypto adopters may not be subscribed to its crypto-focused subreddit.
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