Cryptocurrencies analysis

Bitcoin’s potential as an inflation hedge is becoming real

Paul Tudor Jones believes in persisting inflation and is long bitcoin and gold.

Bitcoin at 3-month high as Trump odds drive currencies

Cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a three-month high in early Asia trading on Monday and the dollar looked set to extend its gains in markets counting down to the U.S. presidential election in two weeks. ...

Perplexity AI in funding talks to more than double valuation to $8 billion, WSJ reports

Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI has begun fundraising talks in which it is looking to more than double its valuation to $8 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. ...

Remember the metaverse? - Crypto Recap

The metaverse, once heralded as the future of digital by giants like Meta, now seems to have disappeared. As investments are redirected massively towards artificial intelligence, the question arises:...

The new era of crypto gaming captures players’ interest

Crypto gaming is evolving beyond basic Play-to-Earn models, prioritizing player experience. The entry of industry giants like Ubisoft is accelerating the sector’s growth.

Bitcoin: Satoshi Nakamoto's identity finally revealed? - Crypto Recap

The mystery surrounding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has persisted for over 15 years. The latest twist? An HBO documentary that claims to have unmasked this elusive...

Russia reducing share of budget revenue from gas and oil, minister says

Russia is reducing the share of budget revenue derived from gas and oil production and hopes to bring down its reliance on volatile commodities to about 23% by 2027, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov...

What is Ethena, the stablecoin issuer now partnering with BlackRock?

Ethena’s first decentralized stablecoin, USDe, reached a $2.5B market cap in just seven months. Now, with BlackRock's partnership, Ethena is launching a new one.

Cryptoverse: Bored bitcoin seeks direction after big bang

Bitcoin has been distinctly listless in the past three months after starting the year with a bang. The crypto leader has largely shuttled between $56,000 and $63,000 so far in the...

Sport and Crypto: Glory, fall and caution - Crypto Recap

In 2021, cryptocurrencies invaded the world of sport, signing dizzying sponsorship deals with the biggest teams and events. But after the crash of 2022 linked to the collapse of FTX, these...

SWIFT to trial live digital currency transactions next year

Global bank messaging network SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, it said on Thursday, the latest step in the currently slow-moving integration of...

Another Uptober for the bitcoin market?

Analyzing current trends in the bitcoin market: capital flows, investor confidence, macroeconomic tailwinds, and geopolitical risks.

From star to culprit: Caroline Ellison's descent into hell - Crypto Recap

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, played a central role in the collapse of FTX, one of the biggest financial frauds of recent decades. Sentenced to two years in prison after testifying...

Stablecoins: The Game Changers Reshaping Global Finance

As stablecoin adoption expands beyond crypto, the global financial landscape is on the verge of disruption. In the meantime, competition among stablecoins becomes ever fiercer, with new competitors...

Three key aspects of DeFi: Manage, Borrow and Tokenize

Decentralized finance is one of the cornerstones of the cryptosphere. But what are its practical benefits? Let's take a closer look at three aspects that decentralized finance is set to...

BlackRock: Bitcoin, a unique diversifier - Crypto Recap

Bitcoin, once seen as marginal, could become the key to protecting against economic and geopolitical crises. So says BlackRock in its latest report. We talk about it right after the essential news to...

Global Crypto Adoption On The Rise: Key 2024 Trends

New data shows crypto adoption growing worldwide, spanning companies, funds, and even governments.

Dragonfly's Hadick on Crypto Investment Opportunities

Rob Hadick, general partner at Dragonfly, discusses the investment opportunities in the cryptocurrency and the company's fundraising plans. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers on the sidelines of the...

World Liberty Financial: What's behind Trump's new cryptocurrency platform?

Donald Trump, with the help of his sons and influential friends, has announced World Liberty Financial, a new crypto platform. However, questions hover over the details of the project, raising...