Crypto lending volumes set record as Ethereum DeFi tokens surge
Shaurya Malwa · 49 mins ago · 2 min read · Insights via
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Input Output (IOHK) 
Bakkt › U.S. › Exchanges
As Bakkt’s second CEO exits firm, questions rise about the hyped Bitcoin “catalyst”
Bakkt, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) crypto subsidiary, suffered its second high-profile executive exit last week after CEO Mike Blandina stepped down.
Analysis 
IntoTheBlock
On-chain data: Chainlink (LINK) is vulnerable to stark drop after 150% rally
Like other cryptocurrencies, Chainlink has embarked on a stunning recovery over the weeks since March’s capitulation event on March 12th.
Nick Chong · 3 months ago · 3 min read · Insights via IntoTheBlock 
Bitcoin › China › Mining
After Bitmain and Canaan, Bitcoin miner Ebang is latest to plan $100 million IPO
China-based Ebang Holdings has filed a $100 million IPO prospectus with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), becoming the third Bitcoin mining equipment maker after Bitmain and Canaan to attempt a public offering.
Edge › Bitcoin › Adoption
Bitcoin’s biggest ally could surprisingly be central banks: analysis
To most, Bitcoin’s rally from literal irrelevance to being one of the most valuable assets in the world is hard to explain.
Ethereum › Analysis 
Glassnode
Data shows Ethereum 2.0 is sparking accumulation; will it trigger a bull run?
Ethereum 2 has long been looked upon as an event that would help take the ETH blockchain to the next level, fixing the various scaling issues it has previously confronted while also shifting to an efficient proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism.
Cole Petersen · 3 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Glassnode 
Edge › Bitcoin › Analysis
Thursday’s 10% Bitcoin eruption is paramount to the bull case: here’s why
Catching many traders off guard, Bitcoin rallied a jaw-dropping 10 percent on April 23, jumping from $7,050 to $7,800 within what was under 30 minutes’ time, boosted by a cascading liquidation of short positions on derivatives exchanges.
Chainlink › Analysis IntoTheBlock
Chainlink garners coveted Gemini listing following glowing praise from Winklevoss
Chainlink has gained major support from cryptocurrency investors throughout 2019 and 2020 — a trend that is reflected in its massive community growth and exponential price rise.
Cole Petersen · 3 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via IntoTheBlock 
Bitcoin › Mining
Does Bitcoin’s increasing hash rate correlate to BTC price?
Since its inception in 2009, Bitcoin’s price rise has been controversial across mainstream media.
Cardano › Adoption
Cardano (ADA) parent IOHK releases Daedalus mainnet wallet
IOHK has announced that Daedalus 1.0.0 mainnet wallet has finally launched and is now available to every user of Cardano (ADA).
Edge › Tezos › Analysis
These 3 key factors are behind the impressive 15% upsurge of Tezos
Tezos (XTZ) is up 28 percent in the past three days, well-outperforming Bitcoin which has increased by 11 percent in the same period.
China › Adoption
China’s digital currency goes into play at McDonalds and Starbucks
China’s long-touted digital currency will soon start trials at three United States restaurant chains in Beijing, the SCMP reported on April 23, 2020.
Coinbase › DeFi
Crypto exchange Coinbase moves to make DeFi safer on heels of multi-million dollar hack
Throughout 2019 and the first part of 2020, the growth of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem captured investors’ attention, leading to a significant influx of investors into Ethereum while also giving rise to the fast-growing stablecoin sector.
Bitcoin › Analysis
$75 million liquidated: Bitcoin’s power move leaves trail of destruction for bears
Bitcoin saw an explosive upside movement earlier today that caught the cryptocurrency’s bears off-guard, leading to over $75 million in positions to be liquidated.
Bitcoin › Trading
Bitcoin OTC trading just became easier with a new quote tool from BTSE
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BTSE has announced the launch of a new tool that will make it easier to access OTC trading on the platform.
Edge › Bitcoin › Analysis
Even after 50% crash, Bitcoin is primed to see explosive growth: 5 reasons why
Bitcoin’s performance over the past few weeks since the mid-March bottom has undoubtedly been impressive.
Bitcoin › Adoption 
Raoul Pal
Can the Bitcoin market cap reach $10 trillion? Why an ex-Goldman Sachs exec thinks it’s possible
Bitcoin has been on a remarkable run over the past decade, despite the recent downturn.
Nick Chong · 3 months ago · 3 min read · Insights via Raoul Pal 
Ethereum › Analysis
Ethereum active addresses rocket as crucial moment fast approaches
Ethereum has seen a notable price spike today that has come in tandem with a recovery seen across the aggregated cryptocurrency market.
Edge › Bitcoin › Analysis Glassnode
Bitcoin whale growth is macro bullish, but will it be enough to stop another massive selloff?
Data suggests that large buyers – sometimes referred to as “smart money” – have been in full Bitcoin accumulation mode over the past couple of months, with the number of proverbial “whales” hitting multi-year highs just in the past week.
Cole Petersen · 3 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Glassnode 
Edge › Exchanges
Popular crypto derivatives exchange FTX launches oil futures—here’s what this means for crypto
FTX, one of the fastest-growing crypto derivatives exchanges in the world, has announced the launch of crude oil futures that expire to the spot price of WTI crude oil plus $100 dollars.
Ethereum › DeFi
Could DAI be the biggest threat to Ethereum DeFi? This analyst thinks so
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has been one of the most used buzz-words in the crypto industry last year.
Analysis
This AI-focused cryptocurrency is up 300%, but on-chain fundamentals spell trouble
While the global financial markets were melting down as coronavirus spread throughout the planet, there was one cryptocurrency that managed to weather the storm.
Tether › Analysis 
Coin Metrics
Stablecoin boom doesn’t guarantee Bitcoin price will explode higher: economists
With Bitcoin seemingly finding a local top, all eyes in the crypto space have migrated to stablecoins, digital assets tied to and backed by a “stable” reserve asset.
Nick Chong · 4 months ago · 3 min read · Insights via Coin Metrics 
Edge › Bitcoin › Analysis 
Skew
Here’s why Bitcoin’s open interest is rocketing despite lackluster price action
Bitcoin has once again found itself caught in the throes of another period of consolidation as the benchmark crypto trades just a hair above its key near-term support at $6,800.
Cole Petersen · 4 months ago · 2 min read · Insights via Skew Trending Stories
Infinigold integrates Coinfirm’s aml & analytics platform, setting a new compliance and security standard for digitalised commodities
Sydney, Australia – 29 July 2020 – Leading commodities digitisation company, InfiniGold, and Coinfirm, the blockchain analytics and AML company, today announced a partnership to establish a new compliance and security standard for digitalised commodities, in anticipation of widening distribution of the commodities market via public blockchains or tokenised securities.