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Bear Markets Don’t Scare Protocol Developers: CoinDesk 2021 Q2 Review

CoinDesk Research presents its 2021 Q2 Quarterly Review of the cryptocurrency market, exploring trends, developments and new narratives for investors.

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Markets

One in Five UK Crypto Investors Don't Know What They're Doing: Research

The study by behavioral finance firm Oxford Risk concludes 21% of investors rate their knowledge of crypto assets as "poor or non-existent."

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Tech

4 Common Misperceptions About Ethereum’s EIP 1559 Upgrade

Here's a look at the promises of EIP 1559, expected for activation sometime next month.

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Markets

Crypto Adoption in Australia Grows Along With Concern Over Volatility

Around one in six Australians owns crypto, a report by Finder showed.

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Policy

Fed Research Finds Private Digital Currencies Can Be 'Attractive Cash Alternative' for Firms

The Richmond Fed looks at if and when it may be beneficial for firms to issue a digital currency in a new brief.

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Markets

DBS Says Bitcoin Affects Stock Markets, Is 'No Longer Fringe Asset'

The study found the correlation with S&P 500 futures rose during big bitcoin moves.

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Markets

About 80% of Central Banks Are Exploring CBDC Use Cases, Bison Trails Report Says

The potential launch of private cryptocurrencies such as the Facebook-backed Diem is motivating central banks to develop CBDCs, the report noted.

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Markets

Investment Research Firm Says Coinbase Stock Could Fall to $100

Coinbase's earnings report on Thursday will do little to shift sentiment that the exchange's shares are overvalued, according to New Constructs.

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Tech

CoinDesk Research: Does Bitcoin Have an Energy Problem?

Bitcoin does consume a lot of energy, but it also incentivizes renewable energy through improving economics and distribution.

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