ANALYSIS

Anonymous culture in crypto may be losing its relevance

[ad_1] Crypto has inherited many values that were popularized in the early days of the internet. Many participants in the crypto space have been anonymous since the beginning of Bitcoin (BTC), since using this digital money offers a certain degree of anonymity so long as nobody knows the public address of the user. The true identity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains unknown to this day.The most recent wave of innovation
ANALYSIS

Crypto knocking on the WEF’s door: The view from Davos

[ad_1] The spectacle that is the World Economic Forum (WEF) came to a close in Davos, Switzerland on Friday, May 27. Nearly 3,000 people from over 110 countries took planes, trains and helicopters to the highest town in Europe to lobby leaders and push and query the WEF agenda.And, while the war in Ukraine took center stage during the WEF, climate change played the hero and economic recovery was the
ANALYSIS

How to get a job in the Metaverse and Web3

[ad_1] Can you work in the Metaverse?The Metaverse is the next big career path on which to land an ideal job with firms like Meta, Roblox, Microsoft, OpenSea, The Sandbox (SAND), and the many others constructing it. So, if you want to know how to land a job in the Metaverse, you need to be aware of what your role may look like. Essentially, your job will involve a combination
ANALYSIS

Will BlockFi, Ledn and Nexo rates trend lower?

[ad_1] Generating a yield on crypto is increasingly tricky. The Terra ecosystem implosion — where up to $50 billion was wiped out — led to a decline in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols offering interest.At the other end of the table, centralized finance, or CeFi, where all processes are rooted through a central body, has endured a comparatively peaceful bear market, yet interest rates are trending down. On the first of the month,
ANALYSIS

Crypto’s youngest investors hold firm against headwinds — and headlines

[ad_1] These can be anxious times for holders of cryptocurrencies, especially those who entered the market in late 2021 when prices were cresting. Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and especially altcoins now appear to be undergoing a major reset, down 50% or more from November highs.Some worry that a whole generation of crypto adopters could be lost if things crumble further. “If the market decline continues, it will become too painful
ANALYSIS

What is ApeCoin and how does it work?

[ad_1] The first quarter of 2022 was abuzz with the talks about ApeCoin (APE), a cryptocurrency adopted to be the native coin of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), developed by Yuga Labs. Since the ApeCoin DAO came into being in April 2021, the BAYC has been among the top nonfungible token (NFT) collections with a vibrant community.The BAYC collection showcases apes that seemingly look bored. Depending on your mood and
ANALYSIS

How Terra’s collapse will impact future stablecoin regulations

[ad_1] The collapse of the Terra ecosystem, which subsequently depegged its algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) value and crashed it to an all-time low of $0.30, has cast doubt over the future of not just algorithmic stablecoins but all stablecoins in general.UST’s success and stability were intertwined with its sibling, LUNA, which creates arbitrage opportunities that, in theory, should keep UST’s price steady. If UST’s price drops below $1, it can
ANALYSIS

Digital identity in the Metaverse will be represented by avatars with utility

[ad_1] The Metaverse is poised to become tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity, as an increasing number of companies are showing interest in immersive virtual spaces that will allow consumers to go beyond what’s possible in real life. This was highlighted in a recent report from CB Insights, which found that the Metaverse will disrupt at least 13 leading industries including fashion, retail, gaming, education and more. While notable, various metaverse environments are
ANALYSIS

Blockchain tech offers multiple paths to financial inclusion for unbanked

[ad_1] Financial inclusion, accessible services and the unbanked are standard talking points in many conversations about crypto. But, the details may remain somewhat fuzzy — the people who talk about crypto are generally those already inside the financial system. There are people who are actively working to increase financial inclusion and access to services for the vast number of people who are unbanked or underserved. CBDC for the peopleCentral bank digital
ANALYSIS

Spain Remains a Primary Example of Blockchain Optimism on All Levels

[ad_1] On Sept. 17, Europa Press reported on the contract the autonomous community of Aragon, one of the 17 Spanish autonomous communities, signed with Alastria — a blockchain ecosystem of more than 274 entities, including companies and institutions which create blockchain-based tools in line with Spanish and European Union legal frameworks.This blockchain is aimed to improve the transparency and efficiency of the administration, which in turn will attract business and