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Vitalik Buterin sings at Token2049, highlights low L2 fees as ETH milestone
18.9.2024
In the past, Buterin was forced to pay over $800 for a single privacy-preserving transaction, but this is no longer the case thanks to the development of Ethereum layer 2s
This Week’s Crypto Highlights: Baby Doge Coin Jumps, Rocket Pool Tumbles
16.9.2024
Over the last seven days, bitcoin (BTC) has seen a 3.6% increase, while ethereum (ETH) slipped by 1.9%. During this period, several other digital assets experienced both stronger and weaker performances compared to these two giants. The meme token baby doge coin (BABYDOGE) leaped by 102%,...
Latam Insights Encore: The Venezuelan Perfect Storm Highlights Bitcoin’s Key Use Case
10.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how bitcoin is being leveraged by both the opposition and the government in Venezuela, highlighting one of its most significant traits:...
Report Highlights Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Facing Heightened Unrealized Losses
7.9.2024
A recent report from Glassnode, led by researchers Ukuriaoc and Cryptovizart, highlights growing stress among short-term bitcoin (BTC) holders. As market pressure mounts, these investors experience heightened unrealized losses, suggesting they may drive future sell-side activity. Glassnode:...
Block Scholes and Bybit Report Highlights Stability in Crypto Derivatives
31.8.2024
A recent study by Block Scholes and Bybit reveals a resilient crypto derivatives market, despite recent market turbulence. The report provides insights into futures, options, and perpetual contracts, emphasizing the sector’s ability to withstand significant market events. Futures Market...
RBI Report Highlights India’s Central Bank Digital Currency Development
21.8.2024
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), published its August bulletin on Monday. The report discusses several aspects of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its implications. The RBI is actively involved in developing CBDC initiatives to enhance cross-border payments...
SEC Addresses Final Court Ruling in Ripple Case, Highlights Key Outcomes
11.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law violations. While Ripple celebrated the 94% reduced...
Economist Jim Rickards Highlights Gold’s Opportunity During Market Meltdowns
7.8.2024
Jim Rickards, a U.S. economist and best-selling author of the book “Currency Wars,” has detailed the opportunity that gold presents during pronounced stock market drops. Rickards, who has predicted a tremendous rise in gold prices in the next two years, stated that strong hands expect gold to reach...
Cryptonauts, LaborDAO, Nym and Wetspace update The Agenda on the state of crypto
7.8.2024
The Agenda catches up with previous guests to see how they managed in 2024 and discuss their plans for 2025
German quantum breakthrough highlights need for particle physicists in crypto
3.8.2024
German quantum breakthrough highlights need for particle physicists in crypto
As Trump Suggests Crypto as a Fix to U.S. Debt, Harris Camp Highlights His Remarks
2.8.2024
Former President Donald Trump heaped more praise on the "very, very smart people" of the crypto industry in an interview broadcast on Friday, suggesting that the U.S. embracing Bitcoin {{BTC}} could aid in addressing the $35 trillion U.S. national debt. Though Vice President Kamala Harris,...
Bitget and Nansen Study Highlights Community Impact on Token Price Predictions
29.7.2024
Bitget and Nansen Research teams have released a comprehensive report detailing the significant role community engagement plays in predicting token prices. The collaborative study underscores the importance of combining onchain and off-chain metrics for accurate price forecasting. Bitget and Nansen...
Edward Snowden Highlights Political Pitfalls and Privacy Issues in BTC at Bitcoin 2024 Event
27.7.2024
The renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden, former CIA and NSA contractor, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the pitfalls of political allegiance and the privacy concerns surrounding Bitcoin. He urged individuals to participate in voting but warned against blindly following political...
Coinbase and Glassnode Report Highlights a Stabilizing Crypto Market
26.7.2024
A recent joint report by Coinbase Institutional and the onchain analytics firm Glassnode reveals a maturing and stabilizing cryptocurrency market despite recent price corrections. The analysis highlights robust trading volumes, increasing onchain activity, and significant progress in regulatory...
US Department of State Highlights Bitcoin’s Significance for Tourism in El Salvador
26.7.2024
The U.S. Department of State has highlighted the relevance of recognizing bitcoin as a legal tender for the rebirth of tourism in El Salvador. In a recently released investment climate report, the department states that this factor has given significant publicity to El Salvador, contributing to...
Spot Ethereum ETFs Set to Launch: Blackrock Highlights Rising Demand for Digital Asset ETFs
23.7.2024
Spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to debut on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced that its Ishares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) will commence trading on Nasdaq...
US Senator Highlights Bitcoin as Currency Unaffected by Widespread Cyber Outages
20.7.2024
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has emphasized bitcoin’s resilience as a form of currency unaffected by widespread cyber outages. Her remarks followed major system failures linked to Crowdstrike, which impacted multiple sectors and have been described by some as “the largest IT outage...
Former OpenAI employee quit to avoid ‘working for the Titanic of AI’
11.7.2024
The real question is: Who or what is the iceberg in this scenario?
UBS Executive Highlights AI’s Impact on Banking
6.7.2024
UBS is witnessing a transformative shift in client interactions driven by artificial intelligence, according to Sabine Keller-Busse, the head of the Swiss bank’s domestic business. Keller-Busse compared the change to how patients now approach doctors with self-diagnosed conditions. UBS Sees...
Economist Highlights Possible ‘Hidden Recession’: Official Figures May Understate Inflation Impact
5.7.2024
In a recent editorial, economist Peter St Onge explores the potential of a hidden economic recession, suggesting that official figures might not reveal the full extent of the decline. St Onge raises concerns about the accuracy of U.S. inflation data and its implications for measuring true economic...