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The past few weeks have seen Ethereum’s decentralized finance ecosystem explode. Due to a series of events, such as a search for yield, the launch of Compound’s COMP, amongst other trends, DeFi has seen an uptick of users. Data shows that even some Bitcoin holders are wanting in on the DeFi craze, tokenizing their coins […]

CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Pavel Bains, the CEO of Bluzelle – the decentralized database for the new internet. Pavel is an expert in digital media having worked with Disney, Microsoft, Warners Bros, DreamWorks. Pavel is also a frequent contributor to Forbes, Huffington Post and Fast Company, writing articles in the areas […]

For a brief period yesterday, it seemed as though Bitcoin was making a trend-defining movement that would mark a resolution to the extended period of sideways trading that the crypto has faced over the past several weeks. This movement – like most seen over the past few weeks – proved to be fleeting and has […]

Cardano (ADA) has been one of the hottest cryptocurrencies throughout 2020, posting gains that have only been rivaled by Tezos and Chainlink. Increased usage rates and notable development progression has helped drive this uptrend, allowing the cryptocurrency to climb over 270 percent from its March lows. There are a few critical factors that could influence […]

Grayscale Trust, the institutional vehicle for accredited investors to get exposure to cryptocurrencies, has been making the rounds in crypto circles recently for seemingly cornering the Bitcoin market. Reports confirm the entity has been buying over 70 percent of all Bitcoins produced each week, with last week’s stash alone exceeding 19,000 BTC. This leads to […]

If you’ve been following Ethereum over the past few months, you’ve likely heard of EIP-1559. EIP, of course, standing for Ethereum Improvement Proposal — a design document outlining a change/new feature to the blockchain. In short, the proposal will change how transaction fees work on the crypto network, making fees more predictable while burning ETH […]

Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market have struggled over recent weeks. After an attempt at breaking the crucial resistance of $10,500, BTC failed, undergoing a retracement that dragged altcoins lower. Some see this retracement as a precursor to an even further drop. Yet according to an executive of Glassnode, a massive crypto bull […]

The Chinese-based Bitcoin mining giant Ebang is the latest crypto company to list on the public markets. Debuting on the Nasdaq with a $685 million evaluation, the company was able to raise over $100 million. Its stock price has seen some turbulence since listing, as it appears that investors are conflicted as to what the […]

Bitcoin and the crypto market appear to have been forming a close correlation to the stock market over the past few months. This correlation has grown incredibly strong in recent weeks, and it does appear that crypto investors are taking their cues from the traditional markets – likely with the assumption that BTC will closely […]

China’s digital currency aspirations are both unprecedented and unparalleled. The former because not many critics pinned their hopes on the Far Eastern giant to be the beacon holder for blockchain technology, the latter as no other nation is close to China’s progress with in terms of digital currency development. But the advancement of disruptive technology […]