Adoption

DeFi

For DeFi to Grow, CeFi Must Embrace It

Despite the buzz, DeFi is not on a good trajectory. It's too technical, too volatile and too "geeky" to be adopted by "the mainstream," William Mougayar writes.

Business  ·  2 September 2020
Tokenization

Government of Bermuda Pilots Stimulus Token in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

Bermuda is looking to speed up the distribution of financial aid to its citizens and has begun trialing a digital stimulus token.

News  ·  1 September 2020
Bitcoin

Unconfiscatable? Using Bitcoin to Resist Police Extortion in Nigeria

It's common in Nigeria for police officers to threaten and extort citizens for whatever money they can find. This man uses bitcoin as a hiding spot.

Tech  ·  26 August 2020
Bitcoin

Nigerians Are Using Bitcoin to Bypass Trade Hurdles With China

Nigerian entrepreneurs are increasingly using bitcoin as a way to trade internationally, noting its significant benefits over legacy financial systems.

Tech  ·  13 August 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Entering ‘New Adoption Cycle,’ Coin Metrics Exec Says

User adoption looks to be gathering pace as bitcoin's price rises amid a coronavirus-induced rush for assets with safe-haven appeal.

Markets  ·  6 August 2020
Newsletters

First Mover: Bitcoin Could Get a Boost From Central Bank Digital Currencies

CBDCs might seem to be anathema to the mission statement of bitcoin, but they may prove to be a valuable on-ramp for new investors.

Markets  ·  26 May 2020
Adoption

Global Trust in Crypto Potential Grows to 48%, Edelman Survey Finds

Just 48% of respondents to Edelman's Trust Barometer indicated they believe in the potential of cryptocurrency, but this figure still shows double-digit growth year over year.

News  ·  11 May 2020
Adoption

Crypto’s Zoom Moment Is Coming

Zoom is now a household name. Can crypto be next?

News  ·  22 April 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Dropping Lightning Capacity Might Not Be a Bad Thing

A look at some recent data around usage on bitcoin's lightning network.

Tech  ·  8 October 2019