As the crypto industry continues to develop at a rapid pace, so do the ransomware attacks, but regulators now seem ready to step in.
Crypto adoption in sights: Regulators and industry join to fight ransomware Compound crisis averted? Securing exposed COMP could be just the start Compound protocol has placed $150 million worth of COMP tokens at risk, but a bug fix is likely to remedy the situation after giving the community a scare.
The long game: Institutional interest in crypto is just getting started A growing list of mainstream financial entities have continued to increase their exposure to crypto over the last year or so.
Bitcoin yet to prove inflation hedge status, but the time may come soon As inflation numbers across the globe continue to rise, is it only a matter of time until Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value is recognized?
DeFi’s potential means more institutional demand for next-gen tokens Ether’s impressive YTD gains have largely been overshadowed by the profits accrued by other smart contract-enabled projects.
Are strong technicals enough to bring Bitcoin price to $100K in 2021? Despite Bitcoin struggling mightily over the last week or so, a price target of $100,000 looks quite realistic for the digital asset.
Bitcoin tipping on Twitter: A game changer for crypto adoption? The fact that Jack Dorsey has time and again showcased his support for BTC suggests that a Bitcoin tipping jar may be in the works for Twitter.
China mining shock may not be over yet, experts suggest Despite Bitcoin’s perceived hash rate recovery, analysts noted that the recent 150 EH/s reading was based on a short 24-hour window.
Bitcoin's race to $50K heats up as solid institutional backing continues Bitcoin’s recent “golden cross” pattern formation was previously witnessed when BTC’s value surged on two occasions in 2020.
Poly Network hack exposes DeFi flaws, but community comes to the rescue The DeFi hacker’s initial intentions remain unclear, but they refused to accept a $500,000 bounty after returning all funds.
Bitcoin’s off-chain data points to more upward momentum for BTC price As crypto sees a $2 trillion market cap once again, data suggests that investors are gravitating toward a more HODL-based mentality.
What bear market? Investors throw record cash behind blockchain firms in 2021 VC investments into crypto over the first six months of 2021 have already more than doubled those witnessed in all previous years combined.
COIN price fails to impress as more crypto firms are eager to go public One of the best options for larger crypto companies to maximize their liquidity reserves seems to be by going public.
A green revolution in crypto mining? Industry answers wake-up call A number of leading mining firms have already started to make the transition toward clean renewable energy in recent months.
Success in DEX? Fast-growing crypto exchanges may hurt DeFi investors As DEXs continue to accrue billions of dollars in TVL within days of their launch, some question whether they are manipulating their numbers.
It’s kick-off time: Enjoy Euro 2020 finals the crypto and blockchain way As one of soccer’s largest events, the Euro cup comes to a close, here’s how you can use your crypto to enjoy the upcoming final.
China’s digital yuan deploys at speed, leaving dust in its path From being labeled impractical to nearing mainstream deployment, the digital yuan can transform the global economic landscape.
John McAfee’s suicide reports raise disbelief, spark conspiracy theories John McAfee’s candle may have burned out, but his legacy will live on. Tributes for the tech savant continue to flow in after his passing.
Altcoins follow Bitcoin price’s lead as uncertainty grips crypto market Historical data suggests that during periods of extreme market turbulence, most altcoins tend to follow Bitcoin’s price movements closely.
Bullish all the way? MicroStrategy doubles down on its Bitcoin bet MicroStrategy’s latest bond offering seeks to deliver a yield of 6.25%–6.5% — significantly higher than an average junk bond yield of 4.01%.
Google reversing crypto ads ban a testament to blockchain market maturity? Since 2018, tech giant Google has been in an on-and-off relationship with crypto, but can the latest favorable outlook stick?
The CBDC promised land: As some governments falter, others press on Regulatory hurdles and the economic impact of the pandemic have derailed some CBDC projects, but not all hope is lost.
Crypto market volatility peaks as Bitcoin and altcoins seek to recover As crypto price volatility rises, some are hopeful the market will revert to the upward path, which will flush out any weak hands.
Walking on sunshine: Top crypto summer vacation destinations in 2021 As vaccinations continue to be rolled out globally, more countries are starting to open up their borders to tourists.
I spy with my laser eye: A Twitter phenomenon to make Bitcoin mainstream? An increasing number of high-profile celebrities have continued to adopt the “laser eye” meme on Twitter in recent months.
Bitcoin’s upcoming Taproot upgrade and why it matters for the network The upcoming Taproot activation stands to potentially make the Bitcoin ecosystem more user-friendly as well as secure.
From nay to yay: JPMorgan’s path to crypto could shake up finance After bashing Bitcoin back in 2017, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon seems to have softened his stance on crypto, and so has the firm itself.
Uniswap v3 hopes to reinvent its DEX, others see a different path for DeFi The v3 upgrade seeks to maximize capital efficiency, but it may worsen many impermanent loss-related issues that plague DeFi.
One week of COIN: How is Coinbase’s Nasdaq listing shaping up so far Coinbase’s largest investors — Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square, Ribbit Capital — have already roped in multi-billion-dollar profits.
A London tour guide: What the EIP-1559 hard fork promises for Ethereum Contrary to popular belief, EIP-1559 does not seek to reduce Ether’s congestion and gas fee issues — so, what is it for?