Most Transactions on XRP, Tezos, and EOS Have No Financial Value
Despite their hype as "Ethereum killers," these blockchain-based networks have failed to attract the same fervent community. Key Takeaways Most transactions occurring over the XRP,...
DeFi Options Platform Hegic Shuts Down Again
Just weeks after a typo in the platform's code base, Hegic has shutdown again after a trader exploited a hole in the system's design. The...
Bitcoin Building a Strong Case as Gold-like Store of Value
Electric Capital recently released a report outlining the most prominent features of a true store of value. Alongside the U.S. dollar and gold, Bitcoin is...
Bitcoin’s Block Size Debate Has 2 Failure Modes, Critics Say
Extremely small or extremely large block sizes may cause similar centralization problems. Key Takeaways Bitcoin's ideal block size is still being discussed by critics. Small...
Deribit Hits Landmark Bitcoin Open Interest, CME Plays Catch Up
Deribit continues to attract retail investors and small funds. But as institutional interest picks up, CME could make up the lost ground. Share this article...
Is BitMEX Costing Bitcoin Users Higher Transaction Fees?
BitMEX’s handling of Bitcoin transactions raises transaction fees unnecessarily, according to new research. BitMEX Bitcoin Transactions Causing Fee Spikes According to findings published by 0xB10C,...
Whales Accumulate Bitcoin and Ether, Disregarding Macro Concerns
Despite tumultuous market behavior, large ETH and BTC investors have been steadily adding to their holdings. Key Takeaways Whales have been steadily accumulating BTC and...
Are Institutions Re-Opening Their Bitcoin Positions?
A confluence of forces and data paint a very bullish picture for Bitcoin heading into next week's halving event. What's more, institutional investors appear to...
Forget the Noise, These Indicators Suggest 2020 Will Be the Year of Crypto
Looking past severe price swings and talking heads, Bitcoin's on-chain data reveals how much new interest is turning to BTC in 2020. Key Takeaways On-chain...
With the Dollar’s Days Numbered, Is There Room for a Digital Yuan?
Unprecedented monetary policy has placed the dollar's dominance in question. At the same time, China is pulling ahead with its digital yuan initiative. Key Takeaways...