Analysis
'DePIN' Is Venture Capitalists' Latest Crypto Obsession. Can It Match the Hype?
DePIN involves taking real-world infrastructure like a wireless network and running it with a blockchain-powered system. VCs are salivating, but there aren't many customers yet.
By Lyllah LedesmaApr 16, 2024
Free Money? Polymarket Bet Pays 8.7% if China Doesn't Invade Taiwan
Betting against an invasion on the prediction market may yield almost 7x as much as Taiwan government bonds. Plus: Mideast turmoil barely changes U.S. presidential odds.
By Sam ReynoldsApr 15, 2024
Sticky Liquidity in DOGE and SHIB Suggests Meme Tokens Have Staying Power
Increases in trading volume, coupled with market depth, for DOGE and SHIB suggests meme tokens, often criticized for lacking utility, are here to stay, according to FalconX.
By Omkar GodboleApr 15, 2024
Here's What the Bitcoin Options Market Says About Halving
The halving, due on April 20, will reduce the per-block bitcoin emission to 3.12 BTC from 6.25 BTC, slowing the pace of supply expansion by 50%.
By Omkar GodboleApr 11, 2024
Bitcoin Breakout Halts as U.S. Inflation Data Looms
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release March 2024 CPI data Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET (12:30 UTC).
By Omkar GodboleApr 10, 2024
Which Crypto Projects Will Airdrop Next? Prediction Markets Are Placing Bets
Eigenlayer has a 66% chance of sending users free tokens by June 30, the odds on Polymarket signal. Plus: Kalshi lands a big Wall Street account.
By Shaurya MalwaApr 8, 2024
Did Strong Bitcoin ETF Demand Kill Halving's Potential Bullish Rally?
The much stronger-than-expected inflows into the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have already caused concerns about a supply shock in the bitcoin market, potentially taking away some of the impacts of the halving.
By Helene BraunApr 5, 2024
Crypto Has 'Too Many Tokens' and Mergers Are Coming
M&As could give birth to tokens such as 'ShibaPepes' and 'FlokiDoges,' according to one expert.
By Aoyon AshrafApr 4, 2024
Hedge Funds Hold Record Bearish Bitcoin Bets, Data Show
Most funds may have taken short positions as a part of a "carry trade," one observer said.
By Omkar GodboleApr 4, 2024
Crypto AI Projects Would Need to Buy Chips Worth Their Entire Market Cap to Meet Ambitions
Supporting the creator economy with AI-generated video will take more GPUs than all major tech companies operate.
By Sam ReynoldsApr 3, 2024