Pantera Capital seeks $1B for a new crypto fund: Report

As a researcher with a background in the cryptocurrency industry, I find Pantera Capital’s decision to raise over $1 billion for its new fund, the Pantera Fund V, an exciting development that underscores the growing institutional interest in digital assets and blockchain technology. With a minimum allocation of $1 million from qualified investors and a … Read more

Polkadot in April: Explaining the 90% drop in transactions

Polkadot has seen a decline in user activity this month. Demand for its DOT coin also remains low. As a researcher, I find the current state of Polkadot concerning. The network’s transaction volume and user activity have seen a significant decline this month, with both the Relay Chain and parachains experiencing a sharp reduction in … Read more

FBI warning against crypto money transmitters ‘appears’ to be aimed at mixers

As a researcher with a background in law and experience in the crypto industry, I find the FBI’s recent warning against using unregistered cryptocurrency money-transmitting services to be concerning, especially given the potential implications for privacy tools like smart contracts. While the FBI’s intent may have been to warn consumers away from crypto mixing services, … Read more

Solana sees ‘dramatic increase’ in institutional portfolios: CoinShares

As an observer with a background in finance and experience in analyzing market trends, I find the recent developments in institutional investment in altcoins, specifically Solana (SOL), quite intriguing. According to CoinShares’ report, there has been a noticeable increase in allocations from wealth managers and hedge funds towards SOL. This trend is reflected in the … Read more