Christine Kim and Will Foxley discuss with Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan the roll-out of the Ethereum 2.0 development roadmap, starting with the launch of phase 0 and the Beacon Chain.
Bitcoin Goes Institutional, Ethereum Spreads Its Wings: CoinDesk Q4 2020 Review
The latest research report looks at data and timelines and what they mean for asset prices.
Venezuela’s Bitcoin Story Puts It in a Category of One
Venezuela’s peer-to-peer bitcoin activity has been extraordinary, whether measured as an absolute or relative to GDP, according to CoinDesk Research data.
What October’s Metrics Tell Us About BTC, ETH and Volatility
CoinDesk Research’s Monthly Review for October focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum plus some of the stories their on-chain metrics are telling us.
Silvergate Bank: How Deep Is the Moat?
Silvergate Bank has pioneered financial services for crypto startups. But now it faces new rivals. Can it deepen its competitive moat?
Around the Crypto World in 15 Charts: CoinDesk Research’s August Review
In 15 charts, the CoinDesk Monthly Review for August details BTC’s performance, its relationship to fiat currencies and Ethereum’s growing congestion problem.
Ethereum History in 5 Charts
Five years ago this week, the first general-purpose blockchain went live on mainnet. Here are five charts for understanding Ethereum’s evolution.
Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum 2.0
A new 22-page report from CoinDesk Research explains the technology behind Ethereum’s upcoming overhaul – and the potential market impact of Eth 2.0.
CoinDesk Q4 2019 Review: A Year in Suspended Animation
The CoinDesk Quarterly Review surfaces the key data, trends and events shaping the crypto markets. Check it out now.
Four Insights on Crypto Liquidity From Binance US and FTX
Missed our webinar on crypto exchanges? Read the takeaways from CoinDesk Research’s chat with Binance US CEO Catherine Coley and FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried.
Beyond Price: Why We Need a Better Way to Value Crypto Assets
Institutional investors must set aside dollar-centric valuation models and recognize that value is a different concept in the crypto world.
A New Way to Compare Bitcoin Cash to Bitcoin
Obviously a coin’s price matters, but it’s only one of several measures of a blockchain’s value. Looking at them together gives you a fuller picture.
Data Shows US Dollar, Not Japanese Yen, Is Dominating Bitcoin Trade
Inconsistency in the way data providers count trades across exchanges has overstated the yen’s importance as a trading pair, CoinDesk research finds.