Research
Token Front-Running Was Common at Coinbase Crypto Exchange, a New Study Argues
The paper found suspicious trading around 10% to 25% of new crypto listings and says the problem goes beyond the instances in a U.S. Department of Justice case brought in July.
Korean Blockchain Project Klaytn Commits $20M to Blockchain Research
The funding program will support research led by two of Asia’s most highly ranked technology schools.
Bitcoin Production Cost Has Dropped to About $13K, JPMorgan Says
Declining production costs could be seen as a negative for bitcoin prices, the Wall Street bank said in a report.
New Research Unearths Insights Into Satoshi and Bitcoin’s Early Days
The paper makes no claims about the Bitcoin network today, more than a decade after the end of the period analyzed. But it underscores well-known and longstanding privacy challenges.
Coinbase Has ‘Structural Advantage’ Over Competitors, Cowen Analyst Says
Stephen Glagola gave the crypto exchange an outperform rating and $85 price target.
Coinbase Forms Crypto Think Tank, Names Hermine Wong as Director
The crypto exchange launched the Coinbase Institute for crypto research and discussions.
How the Crypto Industry Cultivates Trust
It’s the hard work of analysis, not the flashy marketing gimmicks, that drive much of the asset class’s growth.
GOP Policy Arm Releases Paper Exploring Benefits, Risks of Crypto
The paper signals that Senate Republicans are inching toward a more unified approach to crypto regulation.
A Healthy US Bitcoin Mining Industry Could Generate Significant Tax Revenue
Tax revenue inflows from bitcoin mining companies could represent a meaningful windfall for the United States government. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week.
Chainalysis Says ‘Criminal Whales' Account for 4% of the Overall Pod
A new report from blockchain research firm Chainalysis says criminal whales held over $25 billion worth of cryptocurrency at the end of 2021.
