Analysis
Before, it was all about crypto prices. But now, the media is “starting to explore the benefits of public blockchains and decentralization.”
Andrew Singer
Andrew has been a professional writer and editor for more than 30 years. He received an M.A. in statistics from Columbia University in 2017 and has since been working as a freelance writer with a specialty in machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and big data. He likes to swim, play tennis and hike in the Hudson Highlands.
Crypto baffles mainstream media, but should blockchain advocates care? - Analysis
Smashing crypto adoption barrier? Solana aims to do its own ‘thing’ A blockchain network can excel at security or speed — but not both — Solana’s Yakovenko tells Cointelegraph, as the network is betting on speed.
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Slow to start: Crypto regulators lagging behind blockchain industry Did a visit from the SEC’s Gensler with EU legislators signal a policy shift? Is U.S.–European collaboration on crypto regulation coming soon?
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Mass appeal: Could a Bitcoin futures EFT electrify US investors? Is a futures-based crypto exchange-traded fund really imminent, and if so why that, and not an ETF that takes direct ownership in Bitcoin?
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The great crypto flippening: Can Ethereum overtake Bitcoin? Is BTC, crypto’s flagship, prepared to fend off Ethereum with its “incredible network value, rich community and pace of innovation?”
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Biden’s infrastructure bill doesn’t undermine crypto’s bridge to the future Some saw beneficial effects from the week’s legislative face-off. Still, “crypto and blockchain technology is at a significant moment.”
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Ready to deploy? Amazon’s Bitcoin acceptance can prime a payments future Amazon denied reports it will accept BTC payments soon, but seemingly, it’s only a matter of time before the tech giants embrace the token economy.
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A trade war misstep? China is vacating crypto battlefield to US banks Why is China forsaking cryptocurrencies at the same time that legacy U.S. banks, long wary of crypto, appear to be discovering its virtues?
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Illusion or reality? Crypto demand either faltering or poised to charge Recent developments such as China banning BTC mining may be “long-term positives for the market even if they introduce short-term volatility.”
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Circle IPO further legitimizes crypto before regulators, outsiders Circle’s share of the stablecoin market has grown to 23.5% in 2021, trailing only Tether. By going public, its “share will increase further?”
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Binance in the crosshairs: Are regulators paying attention to crypto? Binance has become a target for regulatory action across the globe, but is it the exchange being targeted or the crypto ecosystem in general?
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Stablecoins under scrutiny: USDT stands by ‘commercial paper’ tether Are stablecoins actually stable? Tether’s basket of reserve assets raises eyebrows as a new round of debate regarding backing begins.
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DAOs prepare to face off: Would vigorous IP battles be good for DeFi? An assertion of property rights on the part of a DAO could be healthy for decentralized finance — another sign that DeFi is maturing.
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An asset for all classes: What to expect from Bitcoin as a legal tender New tech that reduces costs of international payments would “be a boon for poor countries that rely on remittances” — but will BTC as legal tender fix that?
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Miami stakes the claim to become the world’s Bitcoin and crypto capital Miami has a dynamic mayor, lots of VC money and is coming off the largest ever crypto extravaganza, but is that enough without legal clarity?
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Death knell for Chinese crypto miners? Rigs on the move after gov’t crackdown The latest events in China have pushed crypto miners to reevaluate domestic risk as they may now look toward international expansion.
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For the long haul? When Bitcoin nosedived, institutions held fast Institutional investors know crypto assets are volatile: “They’re making a generational bet and are not deterred by a few weeks of volatility.”
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Cryptocurrency custody gives commercial banks a foothold in the market The crypto custody business blossomed in 2019, spearheaded by fintech firms, but now its center of gravity might be shifting.
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Inflation winds stiffen as Bitcoin ballast on balance sheets proves its value Firms with iconoclastic leaders, like Musk and Dorsey, “would be the most likely to take the plunge” and commit sizable cash balances to crypto.
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As Bitcoin’s payment options grow, BTC true future role up for debate Declaring BTC a store of value — e.g., gold 2.0 — but not a medium of exchange, defies logic. It must first have a use case.
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Biden’s capital gains tax plan to pull crypto down to earth from the moon? More taxes may cause short-term volatility, “but long term, you may see more demand for DeFi applications and other collateralized use cases.”
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Ethereum ETFs are here, building case for US approval of BTC and ETH funds While Bitcoin may evolve to become gold 2.0, Ether-based funds could offer investors exposure to a new utility technology.
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SEC loses a battle to win the war? Ripple dissociates from pumping XRP While the defendants may have gained an edge in pre-trial rulings in SEC v. Ripple Labs, are Ripple’s legal troubles now over?
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Terrorists still raise money through crypto, but the impact is limited Evidence suggests crypto’s role in terrorism remains relatively minor: “It has not yet become a primary means of terror financing.”
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Next up, Bitcoin ETF by Fidelity: Crypto funds batting .000 against SEC The SEC is pitching a shutout against Bitcoin-based ETFs, and not even Fidelity’s storied name may be enough to overcome the obstacles.
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Catalytic event or unbridled optimism? Coinbase approaches public listing Is a $100-billion valuation justified? Profit margins could tighten with increased competition.
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Bitcoin’s new use case? A report card for how the US handles the dollar An important new role for the world’s first cryptocurrency as an inflation gauge — or just another fantasy of Bitcoin maximalists?
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The superheated NFTs? A crypto market niche tipped to boom or bust A pyramid scheme where “somebody will be burnt” or an “exciting innovation?” Is this the year of the nonfungible token?
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Bitcoin ETF may come to US, but not all crypto investors think it’s needed As Bitcoin ETFs launch in Canada, an approval from U.S. authorities appears to be closer than ever before as naysayers start to run out of reasons to deny it.
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While Washington dithers, Wyoming and other US states mine for crypto gold While Wyoming was luring crypto businesses, such as Ripple Labs, New York’s AG was bringing enforcement action against Bitfinex.