Kaiko Research: Monthly Market Report May 2021

Rosie Perper is the Deputy Managing Editor for the Web3 news section, focusing on the metaverse, NFTs, DAOs and emerging technology like VR/AR. She has previously worked across breaking news, global finance, tech, culture and business. She holds a small amount of BTC and ETH and several NFTs.Tessera, a protocol that enables collective ownership and…

news “Crypto Dad” just can’t stay away. Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has joined the advisory board to the Chamber of Digital Commerce, a trade group focused on blockchain and crypto policy in the U.S. Giancarlo helmed the CFTC for two years, following a three-year stint as a commissioner with…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) might one day be humanity's downfall, but in the meantime, humans are doing a pretty good job marketing it for their profit. The creators of crypto's latest AI darling project, "ai16z" (a cheeky riff on the prolific venture fund Andreessen Horowitz), found that out the hard way this week. They planned to

Bitcoin continued to hover at around $28,000, up slightly on Wednesday, although some traders see the price going up to $30,000 or falling to $25,000 on positive or negative momentum depending on what the Federal Reserve announces about interest rates. Analysts expect the Fed to raise rates by a quarter-point. according to the CME FedWatch…

The traditional 60/40 portfolio, which ensures growth from equities and bonds that helped manage risk, was the perfect vehicle for the analog economy. Adding bitcoin to a 60/40 portfolio increases the returns as the allocation increases. 01:01 Bitcoin Breaks $64K While Gold Soars 00:56 ETH/BTC Ratio Slid to Lowest Since April 2021 00:57 Is Bitcoin

Good morning. Here’s what’s happening:Prices: Bitcoin's was holding firm to its perch comfortably above $30K. Other major cryptos were largely in the green.Insights: Bitcoin supply "last active" indicator reflects bullish sentiment about the asset.As Asia markets opened Friday (HKT), bitcoin was trading sideways, largely unmoved by news a few hours earlier that financial services giant…

In 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed imposing know-your-customer requirements on unhosted wallets, drawing immense backlash from the crypto industry. This week, the Treasury Department formally withdrew the proposal. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. Click here to sign up for future editions. Know

Nexus is one of several blockchain startups trying to revive mutual insurance. Its first product will cover the risks of ethereum smart contracts.

Dec 11, 2020 at 9:10 a.m. UTCUpdated Dec 11, 2020 at 9:11 a.m. UTCNew York Supreme Court(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)New York Attorney General Says Bitfinex, Tether Could Complete Loan Document Handover in ‘Weeks’The New York Attorney General (NYAG) anticipates the handover of loan documents relating to an alleged $850 million cover-up will be completed in “the coming…