What’s next for Solana memecoins as GameStop causes historic surge?

GME led the Solana memecoins gainers chart. dogwifhat and Popcat were other assets that saw significant price increases. As a researcher with a background in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, I find the recent surge in Solana memecoins fascinating. The impact of a single social media post by “Roaring Kitty,” the account of trader Keith Gill, … Read more

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund invests $70M in election betting platform

As an analyst with a background in financial markets and experience in following regulatory developments, I find the investment by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund in Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market platform for political events, intriguing. The successful $70 million fundraising effort, spearheaded by Founders Fund in the latest Series B round, marks the firm’s first … Read more

Regulators are cracking down on financial privacy, but ZK-proofs can help

As an analyst with a background in blockchain technology and regulatory compliance, I believe that zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) could serve as a valuable solution for both developers and regulators in the privacy-preserving cryptocurrency space. The recent crackdown on privacy-focused protocols like cryptocurrency mixers highlights the urgent need for a privacy-preserving yet legally compliant approach. As … Read more

A look at Bitcoin’s rally to $63K and the effect on market demand

Bitcoin’s Funding Rates on DyDx and Deribit have turned positive. The coin’s “flat” Open Interest signals that market participants are unsure of its short-term price direction. As an analyst with a background in financial markets and experience in crypto analysis, I believe that Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent surge in positive Funding Rates on exchanges like DyDx … Read more

Pre-launch token trading 20 times more volatile than post-launch trading: Keyrock

As a seasoned crypto investor with years of experience under my belt, I’ve seen the trend of pre-launch token trading gain significant traction among investors. However, I must admit that this phenomenon comes with its own set of challenges and risks. Trading cryptocurrency tokens prior to their official launch has become increasingly popular amongst investors. … Read more