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Shielding Your Digital Realm: How to Protect Yourself and Crypto From SIM Swap Attacks
6.10.2023
In 2023, several SIM swap attacks have targeted cryptocurrency advocates and high-profile industry members, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Below is a comprehensive guide aimed at educating our readers on mitigating SIM swap attacks and safeguarding against hacks. Understanding...
BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows
4.10.2023
The Bank of International Settlements and a handful of European Central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies
Investment insights: Is Cardano underperforming in 2023?
3.10.2023
As we assess the potential of investments for 2023, we must examine whether Cardano (ADA) has achieved the expectations of its patrons and the wider crypto markets. To gauge if ADA has been successful, we shall analyze recent developments, partnerships, and the most influential factors driving...
Unpublished Tweets by Sam Bankman-Fried Offer Insights into His Mental Health
2.10.2023
A series of unpublished tweets belonging to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have revealed insights into his mental health and prescribed medication.
The unposted tweets, obtained by CoinDesk, indicate that Bankman-Fried has been discussing his mental health struggles, including mild depression...
Latam Insights: Brazil Launches Nationwide Blockchain ID Program, Venezuelan Crypto Watchdog Extends Restructuring Period
2.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil launches a blockchain-based ID card, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog Sunacrip extends its restructuring period, and Buenos Aires launches...
Cogwise is The New AI Crypto Project Providing Traders with Accurate Insights
29.9.2023
Those seeking the hottest pioneering cryptos should not miss Cogwise, a new artificial intelligence (AI) coin equipping traders with never-seen-before tools, processes, and technologies.
With the prevalent AI boom continuing to capture attention, projects blurring the lines between crypto and...
The Scalability Solution: Understanding Layer One vs. Layer Two Blockchains
28.9.2023
Layer one (L1) and layer two (L2) blockchains offer different approaches to scaling distributed ledger networks. While developers of L1 blockchains focus on improving the base protocol, L2 programmers have moved transactions off-chain to enable faster and cheaper transactions. What Are Layer...
Latam Insights: Bitcoin Farm Found at Venezuelan Jail, Bill Protecting Crypto From Seizure Advances in Brazil
25.9.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: a Bitcoin mining farm is discovered during a raid on a Venezuelan jail, a bill that protects crypto from seizure advances in Brazil, and the Chilean police...
Bitcoin ETFs Explained: A Closer Look at BTC Exchange-Traded Products
24.9.2023
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that track the price of bitcoin have become a popular means for mainstream investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency market without directly owning bitcoin. Though the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S....
Bitcoin Price and Ethereum Prediction: Minimal 1% Fluctuations Offer Trading Insights for BTC and ETH
23.9.2023
Bitcoin and Ethereum, two paramount forces in the cryptocurrency realm, are currently experiencing minimal fluctuations of around 1%. They are trading near $26,500 and $1,600, respectively, with an intriguing neutrality, potentially influenced by a tempered trading volume.
Such a tight trading...
Here’s why BTCBSC is better than Bitcoin while its presale hits soft cap in 2 weeks – $4M raised
21.9.2023
A newly launched Bitcoin alternative is quickly making waves in the industry as investors rush to its presale, believing it can provide substantial returns due to its intuitive staking concept. Bitcoin BSC ($BTCBSC) has already raised nearly $4 million in just two weeks, pushing the presale beyond...
Is BitTorrent crypto price manipulated? Influencer insights!
21.9.2023
Do you suspect that the price of cryptocurrencies like BitTorrent may be manipulated by influencers? If so, know that it’s possible. After all, the world of crypto is filled with manipulation attempts. From bots to whales, malicious actors have been known to take advantage of unsuspecting...
What Are Rollups? Ethereum’s Main Scaling Solution Examined
20.9.2023
Rollups are structures that have been designed as a way of scaling Ethereum’s capacity to process transactions and data. They group a bunch of tasks and compute them offchain, only posting the result of these transactions to Ethereum, allowing more data to be piled up on L1 (layer one)....
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Surges 5% as FOMC Insights & Fed Fund Rate Grab the Spotlight
20.9.2023
In a remarkable turn of events, Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a significant 5% upswing, aligning with growing anticipation surrounding the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcements and the Federal Fund Rate.
As financial markets keenly await insights from the FOMC and closely monitor...
Latam Insights: Crypto Adoption Booms in Latam Nations, Milei Bashes Socialism
18.9.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico are present in Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index; Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei blames...
Free From Coercion and Theft: The Counter-Economic Potential of Cryptocurrencies
18.9.2023
As nations become more authoritarian, the crypto economy and its related technologies stand out as powerful counterpoints to overreaching governance. The following Learning and Insights editorial explores why libertarians, especially agorists, embrace digital currencies such as bitcoin and tools...
Deciphering the Differences Between Proof-of-Stake and Proof-of-Work
17.9.2023
As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve, two key consensus mechanisms have emerged for validating transactions on the blockchain: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS). This explainer will examine how these protocols differ and the unique benefits and drawbacks of each. Consensus Mechanisms...
Exclusive: Crypto Surge in Central and Southern Asia: Chainalysis 2023 Insights and Kim Grauer’s Exclusive Take
16.9.2023
In the era of financial digitalization, the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index for 2023 stands as a pivotal resource, charting the nuanced ways countries are embracing cryptocurrency based on their unique socio-economic factors.
As the digital realm undergoes rapid transformations, this...
Defining Oracles: Enablers of the Decentralized Finance World
13.9.2023
Oracles are entities that enable various functions in blockchain structures by providing access to legacy or offchain information systems, acting as data ports for decentralized finance applications. These oracles act as information providers for tasks that require either the posting of data...
What Is XRP? A Brief History of the Real-Time Gross Settlement System
13.9.2023
While Ripple has its critics, there exists a passionate ‘army’ of XRP advocates who firmly believe it represents the future of decentralized finance and cross-border settlement. In this Learning and Insights guide, our objective is to walk you through a brief history of Ripple and...