Market Wrap: Traders Ratchet Up Derivatives Bets as Bitcoin Mounts Rally
Bitcoin's funding rates are rising, a sign traders are willing to take more risk in betting on a fresh rally.
Jeremy Allaire Breaks Down Visa’s Embrace of Crypto Payments
Jeremy Allaire of Circle weighs in on Visa’s recent decision to settle payments on the Ethereum network using USDC. Allaire explains how Visa’s identity as a “network of networks” can translate to crypto, how blockchain payments can speed up financial transactions and the role of stablecoins like USDC in crypto payments.
R3 Corda Now Has a Bridge to Public Blockchains With Arrival of Ethereum-Based XDC
Former RBS bankers from blockchain startup LAB577 built the bridge.
Nifty Gateway Pledges to Go 'Carbon Negative' Amid Criticism of NFTs
The Gemini-owned marketplace for non-fungible tokens says it’s buying carbon offsets despite a “double standard” for the IRL art world.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Gain After Visa Deal as Stocks Struggle With Archegos Margin Call
The quick recovery to near $58,000 demonstrates stronger confidence from investors in the oldest and largest cryptocurrency.
‘Continuous Vampire Attack’: The AMM Wars Are Getting Interesting With Integral
“Whenever another exchange tries to beat us with better liquidity, we mirror this liquidity onto ourselves.” Investors have poured $239 million into the platform on launch day.
Visa Now Allows Payments to Be Settled Using Crypto on Ethereum Blockchain
It's a big win for mainstream crypto acceptance: Visa processed a payment in USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin, on the Ethereum blockchain and plans to roll out the service to its partners later this year. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the significance of Visa's move and what it might mean for crypto as a whole.
Visa Settles USDC Transaction on Ethereum, Plans Rollout to Partners
The pilot marks the first time Visa has accepted a cryptocurrency payment in lieu of cash for its services.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steady Near $54K; RSI Indicator Warns of Limited Uptrend
After two days of sell-offs, bitcoin bulls finally returned.
Ethereum 2.0 Staking Operation Says It has Produced Revenue from its 200 Nodes
The Ethereum network is transitioning from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Charles Allen of BTCS, a publicly-traded crypto mining company, gives an update on Ethereum 2.0 and how their proof-of-stake mining operation is going. Plus, is the idea of "clean" bitcoin something to take seriously?