With the rise of various meme-coins over the last year or so, a whole host of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have continued to emerge and accrue massive sums of liquidity seemingly overnight. As a result, a number of security firms have started to call into question over the recent weeks regarding the overall security and transparency of these platforms.For example, DEX … [Read more...] about Success in DEX? Fast-growing crypto exchanges may hurt DeFi investors
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BlackRock CEO signals low demand for crypto from long-term investors
BlackRock, an institutional asset manager that has indirect exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), has recorded a major decline in investor demand for cryptocurrency.The company’s CEO Larry Fink declared Wednesday on CNBC’s Squawk Box that BlackRock has been seeing less crypto-related queries from investors recently, signaling a massive drop in demand for crypto.Fink noted that … [Read more...] about BlackRock CEO signals low demand for crypto from long-term investors
21% of UK crypto investors say they know almost nothing about it
A new survey paints a bleak picture of British crypto investors' motivations, knowledge and exposure when it comes to their investments.Almost two in five (36%) of retail crypto investors in the country have conceded that their understanding of the sector was "poor or non-existent" when they made their first investments. As time has gone on, 21% of investors holding crypto … [Read more...] about 21% of UK crypto investors say they know almost nothing about it
Backwardation in Bitcoin futures contracts shows pro investors lack confidence
Bitcoin (BTC) might have tested the $40,000 support in mid-July, but according to various derivatives metrics, there has not been a significant change in investor optimism. This situation either means that price is not what they are looking to mark the end of the current bear market, or that most traders are still underwater at $40,000.One of the best measures of optimism is … [Read more...] about Backwardation in Bitcoin futures contracts shows pro investors lack confidence
Bitcoin volatility will always disappoint some investors: Michael Saylor
MicroStrategy CEO and Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor recently featured in an interview to share his insights into the global macro environment alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto in general. Speaking about the risks related to volatility, Saylor said, “The people that invest in Bitcoin as traders — and they don’t, they don’t have a technology view or the macro view — they’re … [Read more...] about Bitcoin volatility will always disappoint some investors: Michael Saylor