Aave has reduced its loan-to-value requirements for DAI after MakerDAO’s stablecoin gained indirect exposure to Ethena’s USDe.
Blockchain devs expect complications from EU smart contract kill switch
The EU’s Data Act could introduce “kill switch” requirements for smart contracts, raising questions about how decentralized projects would handle such a scenario.
Pay and dump? How businesses accepting crypto payments influence adoption
Crypto payments are often seen as a way to boost adoption, but is adoption growing if the business sells crypto right back? The answer is complex.
Crypto remittances offer cheaper alternative, but still face challenges to adoption
Crypto remittances are a lifeline for many people who need to send money to their loved ones, as they provide faster, cheaper and more transparent transactions than traditional methods.
Stablecoin exodus: Why are investors fleeing crypto’s safe haven?
Stablecoins have seen a 17-month decline as investors move to traditional assets. What needs to happen for the exodus to stop?
Hodlers and whales: Who owns the most Bitcoin in 2022?
While the Bitcoin blockchain is public, knowing who owns the most Bitcoin in 2022 isn’t as simple as it should be. Here’s what we know.
Crypto 401(k): Sound financial planning or gambling with the future?
Cryptocurrencies may be coming to Americans’ retirement plans. Some see it as a sound financial strategy, while others remain skeptical.
Crypto inheritance: Are HODLers doomed to rely on centralized options?
Are crypto inheritance solutions a centralizing force? To some, yes, but to others, decentralized solutions are out there.
Question of centralization faces growing crypto insurance industry
Cryptocurrency insurance is expected to be a big business: Will it be centralized or decentralized?
Crypto portfolios: How much of a stablecoin allocation is too much?
Stablecoins allow investors to stay on the sidelines and earn passively on their holdings, but not all stablecoins are created equal.
Colorado accepts tax payments in crypto: Was it just a matter of time?
Colorado is set to accept tax payments in crypto. To some experts, it’s only a matter of time before other U.S. states follow suit.
Crypto at the Olympics: NFT skis, Bitcoin bobsledders and CBDC controversy
Bitcoin and nonfungible tokens are all over the Olympics this year while China’s CBDC is there too amid a controversial rollout.
PayPal stablecoin: What it could mean for payments
PayPal has confirmed it is exploring a stablecoin. Here’s how experts see the potential impact of a PayPal Coin.
Scalability or stability? Solana network outages show work still needed
Solana’s outages could be interpreted as mere hiccups in a new blockchain, but some suggest there’s cause for concern.
Point of no return? Crypto investment products could be key to mass adoption
Cryptocurrency investment products could be a missing piece of the puzzle towards mass adoption, and are now becoming increasingly more common.
Gold, Bitcoin or DeFi: How can investors hedge against inflation?
Over the last 10 years, Bitcoin has been through 20 different bear markets. Is it finally starting to prove itself?
Deterring adoption? Balancing security and innovation in crypto
Security processes are necessary to protect crypto users but regulators may force companies to adopt processes that stifle innovation.
The power of cheap transactions: Can Solana’s growth outpace Ethereum?
Solana has grown nearly 13,000% year-to-date and while adoption has been increasing, there may be more than meets the eye.
Crypto’s climate impact: Are carbon offsets good enough?
Carbon offsets could be an important step in the crypto industry’s move toward carbon neutrality, although some experts see them as a pure greenwash.
Bitcoin white paper turns 13 years old: The journey so far
The Bitcoin white paper only has nine pages, yet it contained enough to change the world. Here’s how it came to be 13 years ago.