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Stablecoin de-pegging plagued USDC and DAI more than others: Analysts
12.9.2023
Stablecoins from Circle and MakerDAO have been more unstable than those from Tether and Binance over the past couple of years, according to a new report from S&P Global
Bitcoin UTXOs echoing March 2020 'black swan' crash — New research
10.9.2023
BTC price performance may be weathering a storm not seen since COVID-19 sparked a 60% drawdown three-and-a-half years ago
Palau Finishes Distribution Phase of Stablecoin Pilot, Organizes Feedback Survey
9.9.2023
Palau is preparing to close the distribution phase of its stablecoin pilot after having extended it for 30 additional days to examine additional use cases and growing popular demand. Palau Ministry of Finance board member Jay Hunter Anson explained that the pilot was a “temporary, research...
Fed vice chair Barr gives update on CBDC research, plugs stablecoin legislation
8.9.2023
Michael Barr expressed “strong concern” about stablecoins and appreciation of legislative efforts to address them at the Philadelphia Fed’s fintech event
Report: Huawei’s Kirin Chip May Have Been Accelerated by Bitcoin Mining Orders
6.9.2023
A recent report by The Miner Mag suggests bitcoin mining orders might have sped up Huawei’s development of its new Kirin smartphone chip. The chip, which powers Huawei’s new Mate 60 Pro smartphone, was produced by China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC)...
Buy Ether Instead of Bitcoin to Ride ETF Momentum, Crypto Research Firm Says
5.9.2023
There’s a high probability of approval on or before the SEC’s final deadline in mid-October for a decision on the first ether futures ETF in the U.S
Tax the Metaverse Calls Gain Momentum Following Scholarly Research
5.9.2023
A new research paper from Harvard legal scholar Christine Kim argues that the same tax principles that apply to physical world income should extend to the metaverse.
Christine Kim, a law professor at Yeshiva University, laid out the case for taxing the metaverse in her recent paper "Taxing...
Tiger Research X Animoca Brands: Boosts Web3 in Korea
4.9.2023
Tiger Research and Animoca Brands have formed an exclusive collaboration for furthering business and marketing initiatives in South Korea. For the uninitiated, Tiger Research is engaged in research and Go-To-Market (GTM) consultation, having expertise in the Web3 space in Asia. On the other hand...
Samuel Trabucco’s Multi-Million Dollar Yacht Spotlighted in FTX’s Financial Records
4.9.2023
The FTX debtors filed a bankruptcy court document detailing lavish cash transfers and purchases by former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other company insiders. The section titled “Statement of Financial Affairs for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy” shows that Bankman-Fried reportedly...
FTX court filing reveals former Alameda CEO's $2.5M yacht purchase
3.9.2023
The payment to the American Yacht Group was disclosed under the category of payments benefiting any insider within one year prior to the crypto exchange collapse
Cambridge Revises Bitcoin Mining Index, Lowers BTC’s Estimated Power Use
1.9.2023
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has significantly revised its Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, lowering its estimates of the cryptocurrency’s energy use after finding its previous model greatly overstated power consumption. Cambridge Centre Revises Bitcoin Energy Estimates...
Grayscale’s SEC Victory May Render Alameda’s Redemptions Lawsuit Unnecessary, Bloomberg Analysts Say
30.8.2023
The ruling could lead to Grayscale's GBTC converting into a bitcoin ETF, which would allow redemptions, making Alameda's suit unnecessary, Bloomberg Intelligence analysts said in a note on Wednesday
Prosecutors Challenge FTX Founder’s Legal Advice Defense Ahead of Fraud Trial
30.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team claimed last week that the FTX founder received assurances from lawyers his actions were lawful. However, federal prosecutors are now contesting the validity of Bankman-Fried’s defense strategy ahead of trial. Bankman-Fried’s Legal Defense...
Grayscale’s Victory Ignites a GBTC Trading Frenzy as Investors Bet on Narrowing Discount to Bitcoin Price
30.8.2023
The SEC must review its rejection to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund, the appeals court ruled Tuesday
Report Reveals East Is Challenging West’s Long-Standing Gold Pricing Dominance
27.8.2023
A new report unveils a surge in gold acquisitions by Eastern nations, challenging the West’s long-standing dominance in gold pricing and altering the power equation in the global arena. Research Highlights East’s Rise as Challenger to West’s Gold Pricing Tradition In...
Stateless Blockchains: The Future, or Just a Mirage?
25.8.2023
In an article released today by a16zcrypto, researchers Miranda Christ and Joseph Bonneau shed light on the intricate challenges of implementing stateless blockchains. Their extensive research delves deep into the complexities of the topic, offering a fresh perspective that promises to shape...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Crypto Research Firm Says BTC Could Fall to $20,000 – What's Going On?
24.8.2023
Amidst ongoing discussions about the trajectory of Bitcoin's value, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with speculation.
Fairlead Strategies' Katie Stockton has added fuel to the fire by suggesting that Bitcoin's price could potentially regress to the $20,000 range, a notion that has gained...
Sam Bankman-Fried Claims He Relied on Legal Advice in FTX Scandal
24.8.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried claim the FTX founder, who has fallen from grace, based his business decisions on legal advice from company attorneys before the cryptocurrency exchange’s downfall. FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Claims Actions Were Based on Legal Advice, Denies Fraudulent Intent In...
Blockchain takes the stage at Longevity+DeSci summit in New York
22.8.2023
This year’s Longevity+DeSci Summit in New York City showcased several decentralized solutions
Bitcoin speculators are underwater on 88% of their BTC bags — Research
21.8.2023
A tale of two types of Bitcoin investor emerges, as BTC price action separates "sensitive" speculators from seasoned hodlers