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Terra Proposal Seeks to Expand UST Stablecoin to 5 Different Defi Protocols
10.1.2022
On January 6, Terra Research announced a proposal to expand the network’s stablecoin asset terrausd (UST) across a number of different protocols on Polygon, Ethereum, and Solana. Terra’s governance blog post discusses how the proposal to leverage $139 million of UST can bolster...
Bitcoin leverage ratio reaches new highs
7.1.2022
In a dramatic week for Bitcoin price action, traders are keen to capitalize, hitting a new all-time high for the leverage ratio
Defi Lending Startup Aave Launches Permissioned Platform to Entice Financial Institutions
5.1.2022
On January 5, the open-source non-custodial decentralized finance (defi) lending platform Aave launched a permissioned version of the protocol aimed at institutions. The platform dubbed Aave Arc will leverage Fireblocks as the first whitelister as the platform aims to help bridge traditional...
Rising Bitcoin Leverage Keeps Traders on Edge as Volatility Drops
5.1.2022
Rising leverage in bitcoin (BTC) derivates combined with the lowest levels of volatility in more than a year is currently keeping traders on edge for a potentially explosive move in either direction.
The signal from the derivatives market comes after open interest in bitcoin futures across...
Bitcoin Leverage Squeeze Likely in ‘Coming Weeks’ - Analysts
28.12.2021
A rapid increase in the amount of leverage coming from the bitcoin (BTC) futures market could mean that either a short or long squeeze will be seen “in the more immediate term,” according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode....
Read More: Bitcoin Leverage Squeeze Likely in ‘Coming Weeks’...
Michael Jordan and Son Reveal First Tech Venture, Heir Platform to Feature NFTs and Leverage Solana
15.12.2021
The legendary former professional basketball player Michael Jordan and his son Jeffrey Jordan have revealed they are getting into blockchain and Web 3.0 technology, according to an announcement published on December 15. The father and son duo’s first tech venture is called Heir Inc.,...
2 key Bitcoin trading metrics suggest BTC price has bottomed
12.12.2021
Bitcoin price has yet to reclaim the $50,000 level, but the actions of options market makers and margin traders at Bitfinex suggest the most recent correction is over
Chainalysis to Offer Lightning Network Monitoring Service to VASPs in 2022
11.12.2021
On December 10, the blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis revealed that the company has added support for Bitcoin’s second-layer protocol the Lightning Network (LN). According to Chainalysis, firms like exchanges and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) can leverage...
Analysts say Bitcoin’s open interest wipeout ‘will give way to further upside’
10.12.2021
Bitcoin’s drop to $42,000 obliterated its open interest and liquidated a large swath of leveraged traders, but analysts say OI resets typically provide great buying opportunities
Data shows pro traders are currently more bullish on Ethereum than Bitcoin
9.12.2021
ETH has outperformed BTC by more than 230% this year and derivatives data suggests traders believe the altcoin has a lot more upside
Ethereum approaches a new ATH, but derivatives data reflects mixed emotions
30.11.2021
Ethereum price appears en-route to a new all-time high, but data shows retail and pro investors are slightly skeptical about the current rally
Major League Soccer Star Kieran Gibbs Reveals Plans to Convert 50% of His Salary Into Bitcoin
24.11.2021
The Inter-Miami CF (IMCF) Major League Soccer (MLS) star Kieran Gibbs has announced the player plans to convert half of his salary into bitcoin. Gibbs will leverage the crypto finance firm XBTO in order to convert his salary and avoid heavy fees. Inter-Miami CF’s Left-Back Kieran Gibbs...
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Addresses Rise of NFT Gaming; Feels Some of It Is “Exploitive”
19.11.2021
Phil Spencer, executive vice president of gaming at Microsoft and the individual responsible for the Xbox program, has addressed the NFT gaming phenomenon trending recently. To Spencer, some of the platforms that leverage the use of NFTs feel more exploitive than entertaining. Some of the biggest...
Big Four Accounting Firm Deloitte Forges Partnership With Ava Labs to Leverage Avalanche Blockchain
16.11.2021
On Tuesday, one of the Big Four accounting organizations, Deloitte announced a strategic partnership with Ava Labs, the team behind the blockchain network Avalanche. According to the announcement, Deloitte’s new cloud-based platform leverages Avalanche in order to “improve security...
Will Bitcoin hold $60K? Leverage shakeout 'close to complete,' data suggests
16.11.2021
8% daily losses are painful for longs but no problem for still bullish analysts
Report: Traditional Banks in Africa Hold Trust Advantage Over Fintechs
13.11.2021
A recent report by CR2 on Africa’s fintech transformation suggests traditional financial institutions can still be a part of the fintech financial revolution if they leverage one of their most significant assets: client trust. Partnerships Between Banks and Fintechs The report urges...
Bitcoin derivatives markets 'healthier' than in Q1, says research after fresh leverage shakeout
12.11.2021
A lot has changed in half a year among derivatives, and Bitcoin price gains are more sustainable as a result, new analysis reasons
Bitcoin Rally Healthy, Less Leverage Than in the Past, Say On-Chain Analysts
9.11.2021
The current bitcoin (BTC) rally looks healthy, with less leverage than on previous occasions, and strong support in the USD 50,000 to USD 60,000 range, on-chain analysis suggests.
Although the current crypto market rally - which has now pushed bitcoin above the USD 68,000 mark and ethereum (ETH)...
While the Value Locked in Defi Soars, Dozens of Dapps Leverage Cross-Chain Support
7.11.2021
Decentralized finance (defi) protocols continue to shine as the total value locked in defi is over $260 billion. While Ethereum started the defi trend and holds the lion’s share of TVL in defi, a great number of decentralized applications (dapps) are supporting a slew of alternative...
3air Solves Africa’s Massive Internet Access Problem With Cardano-Based ISP Platform
5.11.2021
PRESS RELEASE. 3air is using an ISP platform built on Cardano to provide internet to the most unconnected regions in Africa. November 2nd, 2021, Dubai, UAE – Today, 3air, a blockchain-based startup, announced it will leverage the power of decentralization to provide internet connectivity...