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Top Cryptocurrencies Are Exponentially More Liquid Than Ever Before
on February 20, 2020
Trade activity for USDT has exploded since China’s cryptocurrency crackdown. What are the overall liquidity trends?
Crypto Accused of Facilitating Illegal Gambling — What Are the Odds?
on February 20, 2020
Crypto has continued to attract a lot of negative attention for its increasing popularity within the global illegal gambling market
Institutions Eye Bitcoin as Hedge Against Global Economic Volatility
on February 19, 2020
Hedging was traditionally the preserve of traditional finance, but it’s making its way into DeFi as institutions eye up Bitcoin as a successor of gold
Law Enforcement’s Guide to Policing Crypto Cybercrimes
on February 19, 2020
As the tools used by crypto criminals are getting more sophisticated, government bodies are finding new ways to respond. Here are some of those responses
Crypto Games, a Market in the Making of Its Own Fortune
on February 17, 2020
What are the features of nonfungible token games, and do they have a future in 2020 and beyond?
DeFi Begins to Move From a Niche Market to Mainstream Finance
on February 16, 2020
Stakeholders identify some of the pain points for the DeFi industry as the market looks to grow beyond its $1 billion valuation
Coronavirus Spreads and Crypto Rallies, but Not Everything Is Related
on February 15, 2020
The coronavirus and the crypto rally: Is it a case of correlation without causation?
Japan Uneased by Chinese CBDC, Plans on Digital Yen in ‘2 to 3’ Years
on February 15, 2020
Japan is worried about the soon-to-be-released Chinese CBDC, as it might disrupt the global economy. Local lawmakers suggest developing a digital yen to counter it
Governments Begin to Roll Out FATF’s Travel Rule Around the Globe
on February 14, 2020
FATF’s deadline for crypto AML adoption is looming, and several counties have implemented the rules. But how are crypto firms coping under the new regime?
Blockchain Use Gains Momentum in Oil Industry for Being Safer, Cheaper and Cleaner
on February 14, 2020
Oil companies are trialing blockchain to slash costs and increase security — “More than 40% of executives in oil and gas sector are considering blockchain.”