Solana to Avalanche: Tracking the memecoin frenzy across networks

Avalanche’s daily memecoin transaction count hit 10k twice in March. The memecoin frenzy subsided significantly on Avalanche, aligning with the drop in Solana’s numbers. As an experienced crypto investor, I’ve seen my fair share of trends come and go in this space. And while memecoins have been a hot topic lately, with networks like Solana … Read more

Bitcoin’s dominance ‘likely peaked’ as altcoins ’start to wake up’ — Analyst

As an experienced crypto analyst, I have observed the recent fluctuations in Bitcoin’s (BTC) market dominance and the subsequent shift in focus towards altcoins with great interest. Based on the data and trends presented in the article, it seems plausible that Bitcoin’s dominance may indeed have peaked, as traders appear to be rotating their capital … Read more

Crypto firms among ‘greatest risks’ for money laundering in 2022-2023: UK govt

As a researcher with a background in financial regulation and a keen interest in the intersection of technology and finance, I find the U.K.’s increased scrutiny on crypto firms in relation to money laundering a significant development. The data presented by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlights the heightened risk these companies face, and the … Read more

DeFi lending giant Aave unveils V4 protocol overhaul

As an experienced analyst, I see Aave Labs’ proposal for upgrading and evolving its decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave as a significant step forward in the rapidly evolving world of DeFi. The proposed features, such as major upgrades to the Aave Network, cross-chain liquidity layer, non-EVM layer-1 deployments, and a new visual identity, align … Read more