crypto adoption
Crypto Adoption and Opportunities in South Africa
Standard Bank Group Head of the Blockchain Centre of Excellence Ian Putter discusses crypto adoption inside South Africa, particularly after the fall of FTX.
Worldwide Grassroots Projects Can Lead Crypto Recovery
Crypto is not hurting lower income and marginalized communities, but instead providing them with new tools - through innovative governance models and tokenomics - to regain control from historically oppressive financial systems.
Solana-Focused Crypto Wallet Phantom Taps Ethereum, Polygon
Phantom, the leading crypto wallet in the Solana ecosystem, said Tuesday it will add support for assets on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains, with the rollout beginning in about three months, according to a representative. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Solana and mainstream crypto adoption.
What the Midterm Election Results Mean for Crypto
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what the U.S. midterm election results mean for crypto adoption and regulation as Republicans are headed toward control of the House of Representatives.
Here’s Why Crypto Is Booming in Turkey
At least 8 million people in Turkey are engaged in crypto, according to a 2022 research report by Turkish crypto exchange Paribu. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker shares insights into Turkey's crypto adoption and regulation.
Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak Named New UK Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak, who shepherded the U.K.’s new crypto ambitions during his time as finance minister, has been chosen to be the country’s next prime minister following Liz Truss’ resignation last week. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for the future of crypto adoption and regulation in the U.K.
Voyager Customers Could Recover Some Funds After FTX Sale; Crypto Adoption Slowed in 2021: Chainalysis
Hodlonaut won a lawsuit against self-proclaimed "Satoshi Nakamoto" Craig Wright on Thursday. Customers of bankrupt crypto lending platform Voyager Digital could recover 72% of their investments if a bid by FTX.US to buy the lender goes through. Crypto adoption slowed since the onset of the bear market this year but still remains above levels seen before 2021, according to Chainalysis.
Crypto Adoption Slowed in Last Year but Remains Above Pre-2021 Levels: Chainalysis Study
Chainalysis' "2022 Geography of Cryptocurrency" report also found that 18 of the 20 countries where crypto adoption was highest were low- to middle-income countries.
Robo-Adviser Betterment Launches Crypto Offering With Customized Portfolios
Betterment, the largest independent robo-adviser, is letting its clients invest in a handful of crypto portfolios for the first time, but recommends limiting crypto exposure to no more than 5% of investable assets. "The Hash" team discusses the latest move bringing retail crypto adoption.
