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25 February 2022

Bitcoin, the Ukraine crisis and the central bankers’ dilemma

Bitcoin had an immediate response to the Ukraine invasion when the news broke early Thursday ...

3 February 2022

Cryptos beyond the currencies

The sharp sell-off in crypto has potentially provided entry points for long-term investors. Many however, are looking for diverse plays on crypto, beyond owning the currencies directly. We look at some of the ...

Crypto ・ Bitcoin

2 February 2022

Bitcoin in a rising interest rate environment

Cryptocurrencies have sold off alongside risk assets, on fears of interest rate hikes. But how serious is the threat to cryptos, and more particularly to Bitcoin?

Crypto

24 January 2022

Non-fungible tokens: too big to ignore

It seems that the market has arrived at a consensus: proven ownership of digital assets can increase digital value. So how does it work, and where can this technology be useful?

Crypto ・ Bitcoin

20 January 2022

Bitcoin vs inflation: maturing into a real asset?

Data suggests that bitcoin is beginning to play a role of an inflation hedge. Could it be that bitcoin is maturing into a 'real asset'?

Crypto

3 January 2022

Will Bitcoin keep rising?

With a roller-coaster 2021, Bitcoin remains one of the most mysterious assets on the market. Will it keep rising or are cracks starting to appear?

Crypto ・ Blockchain ・ Bitcoin

20 December 2021

Understanding bitcoin market cycles

Bitcoin goes up and down without end. What are the causes of this and is there a way to predict ...

Crypto ・ Blockchain

13 December 2021

Avalanche blockchain introduces an infinite tree of blockchains

The little-known Avalanche network is a customizable and yet ready-to-wear blockchain which can adapt to clients needs. What are its characteristics and why might it soon be one of the key players in the blockchain world?

Crypto ・ Technology ・ Blockchain

6 December 2021

Terra’s crypto financial ecosystem and its LUNA token

Built by Daniel Shin and Do Kwon, graduates of Pennsylvania University and Stanford University, respectively, the Terra ecosystem might be one of the most resilient crypto projects on the market. What is it and how does it work?

Crypto ・ Blockchain

24 November 2021

Don’t doubt the DAO!

DAOs could well replace companies one day, maybe even jobs as we know them. But what exactly are these DAO ''communities'', and how far along are we in DAO developments?

Macro ・ Crypto

16 November 2021

Bitcoin misses a turn as an inflation hedge

Rising inflation around the world, low, or even negative returns, and the poor performance of gold over the past few months have led investors to look for alternatives to hedge inflation. With the inclusion of Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies ...

Crypto

13 October 2021

This Might be Another Bitcoin ETF Red Herring

The price of Bitcoin has just struck a 5-month high. A lot of the optimism centres around the possible approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the United States this year. But are the SEC really ready to approve one?

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