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Opinion

Liquidity Trends Suggest 'Uptober' Could Be the Start of a New Crypto Bull Run

Stronger interest from institutional investors and a market with relatively few sellers could mean we’ve entered a new phase of the market, say FalconX’s Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant.

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Opinion

The Trading Tools Institutions Need to Enter DeFi

There is an equilibrium challenge between privacy and transparency in crypto.

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Opinion

2 Years Ago, Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High. Is Another Rally on the Way?

We were full of “irrational exuberance” in November 2021.

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Opinion

Can Stablecoins Get Past Their Instability?

Moody's Head of DeFi Rajeev Bamra considers the role stablecoins play cryptocurrency markets, and the risks posed by "depegging" events.

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Opinion

Access to DeFi Opportunities Is Under Threat From Within. Automation Can Help

The trend toward complexity in decentralized finance can be simplified, economist Kristi Põldsam writes.

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Opinion

Can Bank-Backed Exchanges Solve Crypto Trading’s Trust Problem?

Platforms built for crypto-native investors have an edge over latecomers, though the industry is embracing "institutional-grade" standards, Dr. Bo Bai writes.

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Opinion

Navigating The Post-FTX Era: How Crypto Trading Platforms Must Adapt

Embracing safety procedures, education and automation crypto exchanges can build back better.

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Opinion

The Handover Begins: TradFi Takes Center Stage in Crypto’s Next Phase

Not only are institutions here, but they’re starting to eat the crypto-natives’ lunches. This is a catalyst for further development and innovation in the digital assets space, say Mark Arasaratnam and Ilan Solot at Marex.

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Opinion

Why Institutional Allocation to Crypto Is on the Rise

Financial insitutions have been slow to get into digital asset markets. But, as regulatory clarity improves, that’s about to change, says Erik Anderson, Global X’s Senior Digital Assets Research Analyst.

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Opinion

Bitcoin ETFs: A Surge of Fresh Capital or Speculation From Crypto Insiders?

How capital from BTC ETFs, if and when approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, will eventually trickle down.

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