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2023: The Year AI Cryptos Soared, Then Faltered
10.9.2023
At the outset of the year, artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrencies embarked on a rising journey, recording substantial gains and witnessing a surge in global trade activity. However, as we now traverse the course of time, the AI crypto landscape has undergone a significant downturn. According...
AI token trading volume stagnant despite Worldcoin buzz – Kaiko data
10.9.2023
The examination revealed a moderate increase in the trading volume of AI tokens last month, reaching approximately $870 million, up from $570 million at the close of July
Bitcoin Average Trade Size Jumps to Highest Level Since June After Grayscale Ruling
30.8.2023
The increase in average trade size could suggest large traders are more active, said research firm Kaiko
Worldcoin Adoption Said to Be Accelerating; Sam Altman States ‘One Person Getting Verified Every 8 Seconds’
29.7.2023
Worldcoin, the digital ID passport and universal basic income project, is allegedly rising in popularity, with thousands of people said to be signing up and registering. According to Sam Altman, co-founder of the project, one person is currently verified by the iris scanning devices —...
Crypto Markets ‘Highly Dependent’ on Stablecoins Lacking Transparency, TUSD Poses Risk: Kaiko
13.7.2023
The rapidly growing TUSD, favored by crypto exchange Binance, poses risk to the market, according to the crypto research firm
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: ‘Other Governments Are Regulating Digital Dollars Before the US’
26.6.2023
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the company behind the issuance of usd coin (USDC), has expressed his worries about the state of stablecoin regulation in the U.S. In a congressional hearing, Allaire stated that other governments were already regulating the issuance of digital dollars (dollar-backed...
Binance US Market Share Shrinks Amid Legal Battle With SEC
22.6.2023
The market share of the U.S. subsidiary of Binance has declined amid an ongoing crackdown by America’s securities regulator. According to new data, leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase, also sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is taking a hit, too. Binance US Market Share Drops...
Crypto Trading Volumes Drop in Q2 to Yearly Lows
15.6.2023
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, lost the most market share of trading volume in the second quarter of this year
Tether Trading Volume Falls to Multi-Year Lows, Market Cap Rise Is ‘Questionable:’ Kaiko
22.5.2023
Trading with Tether’s USDT stablecoin has fallen to its lowest level in four years, while its market capitalization nears an all-time high of $83 billion
Exchanges Receive $375M Influx of Ether Since Shanghai Upgrade as Price Hits 11-Month High
17.4.2023
Ethereum’s seamless implementation of withdrawals, also known as the Shanghai upgrade, on April 12 has led ETH’s price to rally above $2,100, the highest since May 2022
Centralized Stablecoins Are Problematic. Is a Decentralized Alternative on the Way?
17.4.2023
USDC and USDT both have issues that truly decentralized, blockchain-based protocols are designed to solve
Ethereum’s Shapella Upgrade to Enable Staking Withdrawals Set to Go Live on April 12
12.4.2023
The Ethereum blockchain is set to undergo its next major update since the network switched from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake through The Merge. The upcoming upgrade, dubbed “Shapella,” which combines the Shanghai and Capella validator changes, is expected to take place on April...
Binance’s market share drops on CFTC suit and no-fee trading halt: Report
4.4.2023
Binance’s market dominance fell largely due to its decision to end zero-fee trading for some trading pairs and not the CFTCs lawsuit, says Kaiko
US crackdown will push crypto’s 'center of gravity' to Hong Kong: Kaiko CEO
2.4.2023
Kaiko CEO Ambre Soubiran said that Hong Kong’s friendly approach may just see the city become the “center of gravity” for crypto trading and investments
Bitcoin Was a Winner During the U.S. Banking Crisis, but Illiquidity Prevents It From Being a USD Hedge
25.3.2023
While capital flowed into bitcoin amid a period of uncertainty, the cryptocurrency’s fractured liquidity arguably played the largest role in its surge
Debtors saved over $100M using de-pegged stablecoins to repay loans
14.3.2023
Debtors jumped on the opportunity to grab a discount on their loan repayments when USDC and DAI de-pegged from the dollar
Silvergate Collapse Dragging Down Bitcoin Volume
9.3.2023
Data from CryptoQuant shows that active addresses and transfer volume have seen significant declines as Silvergate weighs heavy on the market
Silvergate’s Struggles Will Likely Boost Stablecoins’ Role in Crypto Trading: Kaiko
7.3.2023
Ailing crypto-friendly bank Silvergate closed its instant settlement SEN platform last week, which has been a key on-ramp for institutional crypto investors to transfer U.S. dollars to exchanges
Crypto Dominates as Payment Method for Remote Workers in Latam
20.2.2023
Most remote workers in Latam prefer to get paid in crypto, according to the latest report from the Deel Lab for Global Employment. The reasons behind the finding are said to be diverse, but include the instability of some of the local fiat currencies, and the influence of high levels of inflation...
Crypto Startups Are Increasingly Postponing Token Launch as Alameda Research's Contagion Effects Linger On
16.2.2023
Data from CoinMarketCap shows a precipitous decline in applications for new token listings as liquidity dries up