Research
Analysis
Shards and Layer-2s: Unpacking NEAR and Ethereum’s contrasting approaches to blockchain scalability
As NEAR Protocol promotes its Blockchain Operating System vision, we review differing approaches to blockchain scaling.
Adoption
Circle targets APAC’s 74% USD trade invoicing for digital dollar growth
Circle's USDC seeks to transform Asia's financial infrastructure, leveraging the USD's dominance in trade invoicing.
Adoption
Crypto adoption in Portugal below global average, just 2.6% hold digital assets
Portugal lags behind global average for crypto adoption amid a burgeoning web3 industry in the country
Rumors
Bitcoin breaks below $30k as WSJ reports SEC will block spot Bitcoin ETFs again
WSJ claims SEC will find spot Bitcoin ETF applications inadequate
Taxes
Tax experts challenge HMRC’s proposed tax framework as ‘Not fit for purpose’
Exploring a stricter lens through which to view DeFi taxation, unveiling complexities and proposing modifications
AI
Using ChatGPT to spot crypto honeypots, scam contracts, and other red flags
Analyzing smart contracts with ChatGPT plugins opens a novel way to protect against crypto scams
Analysis
Bitcoin OTC desks see highest holdings in a year as inflows rise
Bitcoin OTC holdings reach a new yearly high, indicating a possible shift in market dynamics
Opinion
Op-ed: Why the SEC should stay away from crypto (Part III)
Coinbase's novel defense against the SEC will likely rely on legislation supporting its claims, but will it hold up in court?
Adoption
zkSync launches zkStack as foundation for Zero Knowledge development
zkSync announces the launch of ZKstack: A major leap for Zero-Knowledge technology.
Technology
Damus calls for Apple to adopt p2p payments amid AppStore removal
Apple removes Damus from AppStore but company remarks it 'doesn't care.'
Analysis
These 5 altcoins outperformed Bitcoin over the last 30 days
Analyzing 7-Day and 30-Day growth rates compared to Bitcoin.
Exchanges
Mysterious whale ‘0xd275e’ linked to FTX collapse, Tether depeg, and recent $75M token transfers
CryptoSlate analysis of a mysterious account linked to major crypto events raises questions about its true intentions.
