Crypto Long & Short
Diversifying Stability: Stablecoins Finding Home Beyond the Greenback
Following the success of Tether and USDC, a generation of stablecoins are offering new features for investors and holders, says Scott Sunshine, Managing Partner of Blue Dot Advisors.
From Speculation to Fundamentals: A New Paradigm for Crypto Markets
New markets take time to mature and crypto is no different. The next stage will see more attention given to fundamental metrics and better data will drive the change, says Michael Nadeau, founder of The DeFi Report.
How the Launch of Spot ETFs Could Dampen Bitcoin’s Volatility
The approval of a wave of bitcoin exchange-traded funds will lead to a more mature market structure, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.
Crypto Needs Cohesive Regulation – A Look at Europe’s MiCA
From the U.S. to South Asia, jurisdictions are creating a patchwork of crypto regulatory regimes, making international business harder. Europe, with its bloc-wide Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), is different.
Do Bitcoin ETFs Kill the Bull Case for Crypto Equities?
The days of rising crypto prices lifting all boats, including mining stocks, may be gone. But it still looks like being a good year for digital assets, says Alex Tapscott.
Bitcoin and Ethereum to Lead Altcoins Higher in 2024
The rise of bitcoin and ethereum, and more favorable macro conditions, could be good news for altcoins this year, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
Why 2024 Will Be Bitcoin's Year
ETF approvals and a halving set for April will change the supply-and-demand dynamic of bitcoin, likely sending the price higher, says John Stec at Global X.
Beyond the ETF: Crypto Innovations to Watch in 2024
While most market watchers are focused on bitcoin ETFs at the moment, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and Real World Assets (RWA) hold a lot of long-term promise, says Colton Dillion, CEO of Hedgehog.
Making Sense of Web3’s Burgeoning AI Ecosystem
Although the intersection of Web3 and AI has great potential, there is a lot of confusion about this emerging technology in the market today. Mapping out the GPU supply chain, layers of the tech stack, and various competitive landscapes can help investors better understand the ecosystem and make more informed investment decisions, says David Attermann, at M31 Capital.
Stablecoins Can Help Fix the Current Lending Market
The Global Financial Crisis reduced the depth of capital markets. Blockchain-based stablecoins can help fill the gap, say Christine Cai and Sefton Kincaid, of Cicada Partners.
