Risk management is rarely included in the crypto entrepreneur’s starter pack. Especially when the markets are booming and crypto entrepreneurs are on a crusade to acquire users and TVL, they tend to prioritize innovative tech and aggressive marketing over sustainability. But it’s a company’s attitude to risk that dictates whether it’ll thrive after the bull…
Bitcoin may not post a new all-time high any time soon as crypto market sentiment is at its highest level in months, according to Santment. On Sept. 30, onchain analytics platform Santiment said those anticipating a new Bitcoin all-time high may need to wait until the crowd “slows down their own expectations.” It looked into…
Ki Young Ju, the CEO of CryptoQuant, has called for regulation as a key factor in the long-term development of Web3 and cryptocurrency. In a Sept. 29 X post, Ju argued that crypto and Web3 could “thrive responsibly” with the regulatory framework necessary to mitigate scams and build trust. Ju’s comments sparked debate among the crypto…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed putting together a set of metrics to measure how “aligned” projects are with Ethereum’s values. In his latest blog post on Sept. 28, Buterin said achieving “Ethereum alignment” remains one of the most important social challenges in the Ethereum ecosystem. But he acknowledged it’s a tough task given the vast array…
Getting to grips with cryptocurrency isn’t easy. Even after you’ve got your head around Bitcoin and Ethereum and the difference between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake, there’s still a whole new world of terminology to learn and understand. But even among fairly hardened cryptonians, there are still terms that are difficult to understand. Here are the seven…
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has reached its highest point since July, spending two consecutive days above a score of 60. The index’s Sept. 28 update showed a score of 64, placing it within the “Greed” territory as the Bitcoin price briefly touched the $66,000 mark, according to CoinMarketCap. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index was…
The United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds raked in more than $1.1 billion this week, making it the largest week of inflows since July 15-19. It included $494.4 million on Sept. 27 — the best-performing day since June. 4, according to Farside Investors. The solid day came one day after the spot Bitcoin ETFs tallied $366 million on Sept….
Bybit’s World Series of Trading 2024 global crypto competition will kick off in early October, bringing DEX trading for the first time along with a large pool of prizes. The crypto industry is driven by the concept of “coopetition,” where cooperation and competition go hand in hand. This unique blend establishes an environment where decentralized finance…
Two top-level Hong Kong financial regulators have co-announced their intent to adopt reporting requirements set by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) for crypto over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. On Sept. 26, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) shared a plan to bring their OTC reporting requirements up to global standards…
Almost $2 billion in tokens from major projects will be released in October, with 175.75 million Celestia tokens — worth $1.1 billion in current market prices — accounting for a huge chunk of the month’s total unlocks. According to crypto vesting tracker DropsTab, $1.1 billion Celestia tokens will be unlocked on Oct. 31. The tokens…