Why Ethereum traders are starting to bet big against ETH’s price

Short positions increase following Grayscale’s decision to pull its Ethereum futures ETF application. Market sentiment grows bearish with potential further declines. As a researcher with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency market, I cannot help but feel a sense of unease regarding Ethereum’s current state. The recent decision by Grayscale to withdraw its Ethereum futures ETF … Read more

Coincheck, Thunder Bridge move closer to Nasdaq listing with public filing

As a researcher with a background in finance and experience following the cryptocurrency industry, I’m excited to see Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck and Thunder Bridge Capital taking significant strides toward their merger transaction and Nasdaq listing. The filing of the registration statement on Form F-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an … Read more

Public blockchain ledgers ‘not fit for purpose,’ says JPMorgan

As a researcher with a background in finance and blockchain technology, I find JPMorgan’s CEO Umar Farooq’s comments during the BIS Innovation Summit insightful and reflective of the current state of public blockchains. Based on my understanding of the technology and the financial industry, I agree with his assessment that public blockchains are not yet … Read more

CBDCs, stablecoins must ensure libertarian values — former CFTC chair

As an analyst with a background in finance and experience in regulatory compliance, I find J. Christian Giancarlo’s perspective on CBDCs and stablecoins as instruments upholding libertarian values to be insightful and thought-provoking. His comparison of the digital currency landscape to the early days of the internet is apt, highlighting the need for openness, privacy, … Read more