Don't write off Ethereum just yet.The second-largest blockchain network by market capitalization after Bitcoin has become the dominant venue for some of the hottest cryptocurrency innovations, from decentralized finance (DeFi) to non-fungible tokens (NFT).The network's popularity – and the high fees of transacting on it – has inspired a bevy of competitors aiming to undercut … [Read more...] about Ethereum Could Hold Lead as Dominant Smart-Contract Blockchain: Coinbase Analysts
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Propy rallies 227% as real estate NFTs become reality and PRO lists at Coinbase
Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) skyrocketed in popularity over the course of 2021 as the wider public became enthralled with projects like the Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks, but these one-of-a-kind digital images are only scratching the surface of what NFT technology is capable of. One project focused on expanding the functionality of NFTs beyond the digital art space is … [Read more...] about Propy rallies 227% as real estate NFTs become reality and PRO lists at Coinbase
Coinbase Tries to Catch Up to Foreign-Based Rivals With Move Into Derivatives
Derivatives marketplace CME Group could end up being a competitor in the U.S. for Coinbase’s crypto derivatives business, according to Owen Lau, a research analyst at Oppenheimer. CME told Oppenheimer on an earnings call that it has an edge in bitcoin derivatives given its offerings across many asset classes, its risk management experience and its highly regulated platform. … [Read more...] about Coinbase Tries to Catch Up to Foreign-Based Rivals With Move Into Derivatives
Cardano Jumps 7% After Coinbase Fixes Withdrawal Bug
MarketsCardano’s rally was fueled by traders regaining confidence in the protocol, and the HKMA taking a more gentle approach to retail crypto. By Sam ReynoldsJan 13, 2022 at 7:52 a.m. UTCUpdated Jan 13, 2022 at 7:52 a.m. UTCcharles hoskinson (CoinDesk archive) Source link … [Read more...] about Cardano Jumps 7% After Coinbase Fixes Withdrawal Bug
Coinbase Buys FairX to Launch Crypto Derivatives
FairX is a relatively young futures platform, which launched its exchange in May 2021 after receiving regulatory approvals in late 2020. However, FairX has relationships with major brokerages including TD Ameritrade, E*Trade, ABN AMRO, Wedbush, Virtu Financial and a handful of others, which offered FairX’s futures products or provided clearing services, according to the … [Read more...] about Coinbase Buys FairX to Launch Crypto Derivatives