Analysis

Will Bitcoin Drag Litecoin Down During Every Dip?

Litecoin took a beating, along with the rest of the market. Was it simply bitcoin hitting a resistance point that caused the slide?

8 years ago · By NICK HALL

Hypernet ICO Review and HYPR Token Analysis

The Hypernet ICO (HYPR token) offers a novel approach to decentralized computing: but in a two-sided market, adoption plans are vague.

8 years ago · By THE ANALYST TEAM

Ethereum Demand Feels The Heat As Investors Tune Out ICOs

Ethereum prices were linked to projects selling their ICO funds. But new research says waning interest in ICOs led to the fall in ETH demand.

8 years ago · By PADDY BAKER

SEC Wants Social Media Secret Weapon For Market Sentiment

The SEC wants a social media monitoring tool for sentiment analysis and ID'ing fake accounts. A precursor to crypto regulation?

8 years ago · By NICK HALL

Latest

For A Few Dollars Less: Kowala Stablecoin Backed By Math And Code

$For A Few Dollars Less: Kowala Stablecoin Backed By Math And Code$

Sep. 4, 2018

For A Few Dollars Less: Kowala Stablecoin Backed By Math And Code

Kowala, whose tokens are algorithmically tied to the value of fiat currencies, announced the alpha launch of its mainnet earlier today.

By ANDREW ANCHETA

$For A Few Dollars Less: Kowala Stablecoin Backed By Math And Code$

XMR Price Booms: Monero Has Uses Beyond Crime

Sep. 4, 2018

XMR Price Booms: Monero Has Uses Beyond Crime

The XMR price has increased by nearly 70% over the last three weeks, a near $1bn surge in the Monero market cap since mid-August.

By PADDY BAKER

Year-Low Bitcoin Volatility A Temporary ‘Lull’, Says Voorhees

Sep. 3, 2018

Year-Low Bitcoin Volatility A Temporary ‘Lull’, Says Voorhees

Bitcoin volatility is at its lowest levels over the past 12 months, but this is likely a temporary blip says ShapeShift's CEO.

By PADDY BAKER

Why My Money Is On Charles Hoskinson

$Why My Money Is On Charles Hoskinson$

Sep. 2, 2018

Why My Money Is On Charles Hoskinson

Charles Hoskinson co-founded Ethereum and Cardano - but can't wait to get back to his beloved math. Interview by Andrew Macdonald.

By ZACH WHEELER

$Why My Money Is On Charles Hoskinson$

Weekly Roundup, August 31: Doge Day

Aug. 31, 2018

Weekly Roundup, August 31: Doge Day

It’s been a ruff week at Crypto Briefing, and our writers are dog tired. Here are some stories in the litter we didn’t get to cover.

By ANDREW ANCHETA

Wanchain (WAN) Token Progress Report

Aug. 31, 2018

Wanchain (WAN) Token Progress Report

Wanchain (WAN token) addresses the interoperability issue that will become one of the most important in blockchain. How are they progressing?

By DANIEL HOCKENBERRY

Crypto Lending Platforms: SALT, Nexo, ETHLend and BlockFi Compared

Aug. 31, 2018

Crypto Lending Platforms: SALT, Nexo, ETHLend and BlockFi Compared

Crypto lending platforms enable you to use your cryptocurrency assets as collateral against loans in other tokens or fiat. 'Interest'ing.

By ANDREW ANCHETA

XRP Token Remains Locked To Crypto Market, Rain Or Shine

Aug. 30, 2018

XRP Token Remains Locked To Crypto Market, Rain Or Shine

The XRP token continues to confound critics, remaining in lockstep with most of the crypto market despite a generally strong news week.

By ANDREW ANCHETA

TrueBit Code Review: Scalable Blockchain Verification

Aug. 30, 2018

TrueBit Code Review: Scalable Blockchain Verification

Our TrueBit code review is a revelation: fantastic code, novel approach to the Ethereum scaling problem, and a (deliberately?) crap website.

By ANDRE CRONJE

Market Cap Shows Sustainable Crypto Bounceback

Aug. 29, 2018

Market Cap Shows Sustainable Crypto Bounceback

Market Cap and daily trading volume are on the rise. The main crypto movers and shakers are bitcoin, EOS, IOTA, Golem and Dash.

By NICK HALL