Opinion


Marchés

The Anatomy of a Crypto Bull Market

Analyzing previous crypto market cycles helps us understand the current one, says Kelly Ye, head of research at Decentral Park Capital.

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Analyses

Investor Surveys Reveal Strong Interest in Digital Assets

Research from EY-Parthenon shows that many institutional and retail investors want to increase allocations to digital assets and digital assets related products, Prashant Kher, Senior Director at EY-Parthenon.

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Analyses

How Founders Can Revitalize VC Tokens

To get listed on major exchanges, many crypto projects are over-inflating their valuations at launch, scaring away investors. How do founders get exposure to VC funding without playing the inflation game? CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan, a VC himself, has some ideas.

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Analyses

The U.S. Government May Begin Hoarding Bitcoin, But How and Why?

Proposed legislation regarding a strategic reserve of bitcoin for the U.S. government poses far more questions than answers at the moment.

Former President Donald Trump says he'll have the U.S. government stockpile bitcoin if he gets a second term. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

Analyses

Women in Crypto Earn More Than Men

Pantera Capital’s compensation survey finds that, based on median base salaries, women earn 15% more than men. One possible explanation: they often have more experience than their male counterparts.

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Analyses

How Kamala Harris Could Usher in a Clean Slate for Crypto Regulation

She may not be appearing at Bitcoin Nashville this year alongside Donald Trump. But, if elected president, Kamala Harris could reshape the U.S.'s policy on digital assets. Penn State Dickinson Law professor Tonya Evans sketches out what could (and should) be her agenda.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden abandoned his campaign for a second term after weeks of pressure from fellow Democrats to withdraw and just months ahead of the November election, throwing his support behind Harris. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Finance

Crypto for Advisors: Making Sense of Crypto

As the momentum of the crypto and blockchain industry continues to grow, securities advisors are undoubtedly facing a greater number of questions from clients about specific crypto assets and the projects which underlie them. Evaluating these projects requires a thorough understanding of several crucial factors to ensure informed investment decisions.

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Analyses

Is Donald Trump Insulating Bitcoin’s Price From the Tech Stock Slide?

With bitcoin steady and tech stocks tanking, is this BTC’s decoupling moment? If so, former president Trump may be the reason, says CoinDesk’s senior analyst George Kaloudis.

A new poll suggests former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent support for crypto may convince some Republicans to see him in a more positive light. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Analyses

The Evolving Efficiency of Bitcoin Markets

Low liquidity, regulatory uncertainty and speculative behavior contributes to inefficiency in crypto markets. But systematic approaches, including momentum indexes, can reduce risks to investors, says Gregory Mall, head of investment solutions at AMINA Bank.

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Analyses

Dispersion Is Defining the Current Crypto Market

The range of returns available across digital asset markets offers unique opportunities for investors, says Alex Botte, Partner at Hack VC, a crypto-native venture capital firm.

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