Professor Andrew Urquhart is Professor of Finance and Financial Technology and Head of the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School, University of Reading. Welcome to Professor Coin, a new column in which I bring important insights from recently published academic literature on cryptocurrency to the Decrypt readership. In this first installment, I’ll outline the main […]

In brief Mt. Gox was the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange until it shut down in 2014 after discovering large-scale BTC thefts. Some 850,000 Bitcoin was stolen over the course of years due to a vulnerability in Bitcoin’s code. After Feds recovered 140,000 BTC in 2023, repayments to Mt. Gox users are finally underway. We do […]

Chainlink’s key stakeholders, those holding between 10,000 and 1 million LINK, have been in a significant accumulation phase during the recent market downturn. Since June 24th, these stakeholders have added a substantial 9.2 million LINK to their collective holdings, representing a 4.65% increase. Chainlink's key stakeholders with 10K-1M coins have been showing major accumulation during […]

Bitcoin went on a downward spiral in the first week of July to strike a bottom below $54,000 amidst an exacerbated selloff by some large holders. Various reports using on-chain data have blamed the selloffs on the German state of Saxony selling the bitcoins it seized earlier in the year. Despite this considerable selloff, Bitcoin […]

Another unicorn has entered the race the develop human-level AI.

TL;DR Kraken has partnered with Atlético de Madrid as its Official Crypto and Web3 Partner and Official Sleeve Partner, aiming to bridge the cryptocurrency industry and the sports world. The initiative aims to enhance fans’ digital experiences and promote cryptocurrency education. The Terms of the Collaboration The US-based cryptocurrency exchange – Kraken – announced its […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: President Nayib Bukele starts combating price gouging practices in El Salvador a la Chavez, Paraguay enacts penalties of up to 10 years of jail time for power theft linked to crypto mining activities, […]

When can traders expect a bounce back from Solana (SOL)?

The Cryptocurrency Mining market size is estimated to increase by USD at a CAGR of 12.90% by 2030.

Jeff Booth, the author of The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future, believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is the only force that follows the natural state of the free market. In a new interview with Natalie Brunell, Booth says we should live in a deflationary world – where technology strengthens […]

Venture capitalist Chris Burniske says that one ecosystem in digital assets could be the one to watch in the near future. In a new interview with Real Vision founder Raoul Pal, Burniske, a partner at venture capital firm Placeholder, says he has his eye on the Move ecosystem. Move is a programming language originally built […]

Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for a price uptick as we begin a new week. Ethereum is currently trading at $3,195 and is up by 1.83% in the past 24 hours. Although Ethereum’s gains are part of a wider market rally after a rebound, the altcoin is in the best position to surge the most […]

Bitcoin price climbs back above $60,000, opening the door for KAS, MKR, AR and NOT to move higher.

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Over time the meme coin market, inspired by their humorous conceptualization, has maintained momentum in the crypto ecosystem. With the growth of the meme ecosystem, altcoins like Angry Pepe Fork (APORK), Avalanche (AVAX), and Brett (BRETT) have made notable impacts in the crypto market, boosting meme coin market significance. Notably, Avalanche (AVAX) token price plummeted, […]

Venture capitalist Arthur Cheong says he sees a world where crypto becomes a huge success even if it doesn’t witness internet-scale adoption. The DeFiance Capital CEO tells his 171,400 followers on the social media platform X that crypto can bring about transformative changes in the world without seeing mass adoption. According to Cheong, getting everyone […]

The institutional arm of US-based digital asset exchange platform Coinbase says crypto investors should be prepared for more consolidation this quarter. According to new research by Coinbase Institutional, crypto traders are wary of the possibility that the US economy will experience a recession. However, Coinbase says bullish catalysts are on the horizon as long as […]

Bitcoin is in the middle of a healthy spot-driven rally, according to this data

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Bitcoin’s weekend revival continues as the asset skyrocketed to over $60,000 for the first time since last Friday’s massacre after the unsuccessful assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Several altcoins have performed even better in the past day, including DOGE, NEAR, SOL, and others. BTC Jumps Above $60K Perhaps driven by uncertainty from the Mt. Gox […]

According to Shopinbit, a European online retailer that accepts cryptocurrency for transactions, monero (XMR) was the favored payment method in June. Shopinbit reported that XMR accounted for over 74% of all payments during that period. European Retailer Shopinbit Sees Monero Payments Skyrocket in June The European online retailer, which offers over a million products, shared […]

Ethereum has shown some degree of resilience in the face of heavy volatility in the broader crypto landscape, keeping ground above the $3,000 barrier in a week when Bitcoin stumbled under the weight of German economic policies. Ether hodlers are keenly observing as the terrain of digital currencies undergoes notable changes; many of them are […]

BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey says he spoke with the former president’s team in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is penalizing a US bank for predatory loan practices and illegal repossession of people’s assets. The CFPB says that Fifth Third Bank harmed 35,000 customers, including roughly 1,000 people who had their cars repossessed. According to the agency, the bank forced customers who already had car insurance to pay […]

Crypto exchange Abra is reportedly purchasing a number of funds from digital asset management firm Valkyrie Investments after settling with US state regulators. According to a new report by Bloomberg, Abra has bought several trusts from Valkyrie after settling up with 25 regulators. Marissa Kim, Abra’s head of asset management, tells Bloomberg that the deal […]

BlockDAG’s X1 Miner App Debuts on Apple Store, Presale Soars to $58M: Updates on Ethereum ETF and Dogecoin In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies, recent shifts underscore notable market changes. As excitement builds for the Ethereum ETF, which may stabilize Ethereum’s pricing, Dogecoin’s latest updates reflect broader market instabilities, notably influenced by Bitcoin’s recent dips.  […]

Staggering amount of XRP noticed in two transfers to leading cryptocurrency exchanges

Bitcoin rose above $60000 after prediction market showed increased odds of Trump winning 2024 election post-assassination attempt.

The complainants called the matter “urgent,” but it remains unclear if the SEC will open an investigation.

Blockchain firm Partior announced on July 12 that it had closed a $60 million Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The investment will be used to enhance Partior’s capabilities, including intraday foreign exchange swaps, cross-currency repos, and just-in-time multi-bank payments. Partior Aims to Integrate Ten More Currencies JPMorgan and Standard Chartered-backed blockchain […]

Jamie Coutts, the chief crypto analyst at Real Vision, has highlighted an indicator that paints a bullish picture for Bitcoin (BTC). Based on this indicator, the crypto analyst suggested that a reversal might already be on the horizon for the flagship crypto.  Bitcoin Hashrate Decline Is Slowing Coutts mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post […]

Analyst and trader Justin Bennett is expressing bearish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a correction that has seen the flagship crypto asset fall to a five-month low. Bennett tells his 111,200 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is potentially forming a rising wedge pattern on the four-hour chart. A rising wedge pattern […]