Background

The turmoil surrounding crypto-friendly banks in the U.S. is starting to be reflected in the liquidity of the crypto markets.

Law firm Cooper & Kirk describes how various U.S. agencies are attacking the crypto industry via “Operation Choke Point 2.0.”

The once competitive stablecoin sector is once again centralizing in the hands of a single controversial issuer: Tether.

The regulatory environment in the U.S. is becoming uncertain for crypto companies, which is why many are taking refuge in crypto-friendly Switzerland.

Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain platform that allows developers to create decentralized applications – an analysis.

Unlike most NFTs, ordinals store the data to render or represent the digital artefact directly on the Bitcoin network.

Nine out of ten central banks in the world are currently researching central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). An overview of the largest projects.

Brands as well as luxury retailers are using NFTs to create new digital experiences and products to interact with their customers.

The Shanghai upgrade (EIP-4895) allows stakers to withdraw their Ether (ETH) and further prepares the network for sharding.

A report from crypto analytics firm Messari identifies the driving trends that will shape 2023 for the blockchain industry. 

Stablecoins are of systemic importance to cryptocurrency markets – an analysis of the interactions between BUSD, USDC and USDT.

Liquid Staking Derivatives refer to the tokens created by protocols or services designed to reward users who stake ETH on their platform.

60% of customer funds were withdrawn in Q4 from the US-based Silvergate Bank, forcing the bank to take drastic measures.

Residents of high-inflation countries like Brazil and Turkey are turning to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins to protect their savings.

An interesting year is drawing to a close. The most important developments of the past year in a compact review of 2022.

A thorough comparison of the two largest decentralized (DeFi) borrowing and lending protocols: Compound Finance vs. Aave.