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Election Day Is Here. Here’s What It Means for Crypto

The midterm elections are upon us—here's what the results could mean for the future of the cryptocurrency in the U.S.

The U.S. Government Has Over $4.4B in Bitcoin It Could Dump Anytime

Bitcoin keeps being seized by the DOJ from malicious actors, making the U.S. government one of the largest BTC whales in history.

4 years ago · By TOM CARRERAS

Binance and FTX Face Off—But Which Crypto Exchange Will Come Out On Top?

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao's intent to cut exposure to FTX's FTT token has ignited a feud between the two exchanges.

4 years ago · By TIMOTHY CRAIG

Solana News Can’t Help SOL Soar. What’s Next for the High-Speed Layer 1?

Solana dropped several major announcements at its flagship Breakpoint conference this weekend, but SOL didn't move. What comes next?

4 years ago · By CHRIS WILLIAMS

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Ethereum Tokens Are Soaring. What’s Next for the Ecosystem?

Nov. 4, 2022

Ethereum Tokens Are Soaring. What’s Next for the Ecosystem?

Several Ethereum-related tokens are rallying as the market posts a recovery. Chris Williams examines whether the hype will last.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS

Is Crypto Whale Alameda Research in Financial Trouble?

Nov. 4, 2022

Is Crypto Whale Alameda Research in Financial Trouble?

Alameda Research, the trading firm founded by SBF, may be facing difficulties as most of its treasury seems stuck in illiquid Solana tokens.

By TOM CARRERAS

Art Gobbler NFTs Are Producing GOO Tokens. Should You Buy Them?

Nov. 2, 2022

Art Gobbler NFTs Are Producing GOO Tokens. Should You Buy Them?

Art Gobblers, the NFT collection launched this week by Justin Roiland and Paradigm, already has enthusiasts setting up GOO production cartels.

By TOM CARRERAS

Why Do Solana DeFi Protocols Keep Getting Exploited?

Nov. 2, 2022

Why Do Solana DeFi Protocols Keep Getting Exploited?

After Mango Markets, another Solana-based DeFi protocol called Solend has been exploited through an oracle price manipulation attack.

By TIMOTHY CRAIG

Bitcoin Risks Major Selloff as Miner Woes Continue

Oct. 31, 2022

Bitcoin Risks Major Selloff as Miner Woes Continue

Bitcoin miners are struggling to make ends meet, with Argo Blockchain and Core Scientific threatening to shut down. Capitulation incoming?

By TOM CARRERAS

Ethereum Layer 2 Soars to $5B in Locked Value. Here’s Why

Oct. 27, 2022

Ethereum Layer 2 Soars to $5B in Locked Value. Here’s Why

Ethereum Layer 2 networks have cumulatively surpassed $5 billion in total value locked ahead of zkSync's mainnet 2.0 launch.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS

Reddit Avatars Explained: Why Are These NFTs Soaring in Value?

Oct. 25, 2022

Reddit Avatars Explained: Why Are These NFTs Soaring in Value?

Reddit avatars have taken the crypto space by storm this week, leading many to question why these NFTs have gained so much attention.

By TIMOTHY CRAIG

Can the Aptos NFT Scene Compete With Ethereum’s?

Oct. 24, 2022

Can the Aptos NFT Scene Compete With Ethereum’s?

Aptos is now seeing intense NFT activity across multiple marketplaces. But will that be enough for it to compete against Ethereum or Solana?

By TOM CARRERAS

Rishi Sunak Is the U.K.’s New Prime Minister. Here’s What He Thinks of Crypto

Oct. 24, 2022

Rishi Sunak Is the U.K.’s New Prime Minister. Here’s What He Thinks of Crypto

The appointment of Rishi Sunak as the U.K.'s new Prime Minister could act as a tailwind for crypto asset development in the country.

By TIMOTHY CRAIG

What Is Aptos? Inside the New Move-Based Layer 1 Chain

Oct. 23, 2022

What Is Aptos? Inside the New Move-Based Layer 1 Chain

Aptos is the first of several Move-based Layer 1 projects developed by ex-Meta engineers to launch on mainnet. Will it live up to the hype?

By STEFAN STANKOVIC