On-chain data points to crypto consolidation in Q3

On-chain data points to crypto consolidation in Q3

A third-quarter industry report from DappRadar citing on-chain metrics suggests cryptocurrency markets are showing signs of recovery from ongoing bearing market conditions. A number of factors played their part in a busy third quarter of 2022, with Ethereum’s Merge marking a successful shift to proof-of-stake having a notable influence on…

Web3 had a small, yet important presence at Paris Fashion Week

Web3 had a small, yet important presence at Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2022 consisted of 64 shows and 42 presentations, many of which demonstrated the future of fashion. From the sprayed-on dress worn by supermodel Bella Hadid at the Coperni show to upcycled fresh looks consisting of recycled garments, Paris Fashion Week brilliantly highlighted trends for upcoming seasons.  While…

BTC to outperform ‘most major assets’ in H2 2022 — Bloomberg analyst

BTC to outperform ‘most major assets’ in H2 2022 — Bloomberg analyst

Senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, Mike McGlone, stated October has historically been the best month for Bitcoin (BTC) since 2014, averaging gains of about 20% for the month, and that commodities appearing to peak could imply that Bitcoin has reached its bottom. In an Oct. 5 Bloomberg Crypto Outlook…

South Carolina treasurer goes on Bitcoin ‘fact-finding trip’ to El Salvador

South Carolina treasurer goes on Bitcoin ‘fact-finding trip’ to El Salvador

Curtis Loftis, the treasurer for the U.S. state of South Carolina, spent five days in El Salvador as part of an “exploratory trip” on cryptocurrencies. According to an Oct. 5 announcement, Loftis was part of a delegation including South Carolina business leaders, rural health officials, and individuals “interested in the…

Will bulls take charge now that Bitcoin price trades above a long term trendline resistance?

Will bulls take charge now that Bitcoin price trades above a long term trendline resistance?

On Oct.4 and Oct. 5 Bitcoin (BTC) took another step through the $20,000 mark, bringing the price above a long-term descending trendline that stretches all the way back to Apr. 22, or Nov. 15 depending on one’s style of technical analysis. Some traders might be feeling a bit celebratory now…

Reversible blockchain transactions would improve cryptocurrency

Reversible blockchain transactions would improve cryptocurrency

A proposal out of Stanford University to make crypto transactions reversible is adding a wrinkle to discussions of crime and fraud prevention. Researchers suggested that mutability — the ability to reverse blockchain transactions — would help prevent crime. One of the advantages of cryptocurrency is that it is possible for…