Blockchain


Markets

DeFi Is Now a $100B Sector

...by at least two measures, that is. Decentralized finance users probably top 1 million.

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Markets

Bitcoin Transfers From Miners to Exchanges Hit 6.5-Month Low

Accumulation by miners is analogous to increased promoter holding of corporate stock and is considered a positive.

Bitcoin: Transfer Volume from Miners to Exchanges

Videos

‘AWS for Blockchains’ Alchemy Closes $80M Funding Round at $505M Valuation

Alchemy, considered to become the "Amazon Web Services (AWS) of blockchain," just closed an $80 million funding round, bringing its total valuation to $505 million. “The Hash” panel discusses the potential impact of large blockchain infrastructure bets on the future of innovation in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Recent Videos

Markets

Dogecoin Miners Revenue Up 4,500% This Year

Daily miner revenue has risen above $3 million this week.

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Markets

Malaysian Delivery App Bungkusit to Use Blockchain to Avoid Customer Disputes

A delivery photo, as well as other details such as the order, location and drop off are recorded and stored on a blockchain.

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Markets

DBS, JPMorgan and Temasek to Create Blockchain-Based Payments Joint Venture

The platform, to be dubbed “Partior,” will seek to disrupt the traditional payments model and the common pain points that come with it.

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Finance

Helium to Launch 5G Network With Blockchain-Powered Mesh of DIY Telco Hubs

The number of Helium hotspots has reached 30,000 since 2019, with 200,000 more in the pipeline.

Helium team, left to right: Pierre Defebvre, Andrew Allen, Rahul Garg, Brian Bussiere.

Policy

Time Is Running Out to Win the Blockchain Race

Tech and financial services companies might think they have plenty of time to develop a "blockchain strategy." If history is a guide, they don't, says EY's blockchain leader.

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Videos

How Zero-Knowledge Proofs Provide Privacy on the Blockchain

Despite being a foundational reason for the creation of cryptocurrencies, the blockchain is not as private as many expected. Privacy coins are rising in popularity, and privacy-focused blockchains like Aleo are raising millions to create completely private applications. Howard Wu of Aleo joins “First Mover” to discuss how zero-knowledge proofs can ensure blockchain privacy.

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Markets

Retail Traders Drove Bitcoin Higher Leading Up to Coinbase Listing, Data Shows

"The whale entities chart could show that smaller retail investors are purchasing bitcoin, and large holders are selling into that rally," one hedge fund CEO said.

Retail traders were eager to get in on the bitcoin action.