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At present, the world of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) faces a challenge: the availability of dependable, high-quality collateral is largely limited to stablecoins. Traders in cryptocurrency and DeFi often use volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether as collateral when obtaining loans, engaging in staking, or participating in liquidity pools. While this method can be effective, it introduces significant risks due to the potential for these assets to experience drastic value changes in a short time frame. To mitigate such risks, participants may find themselves needing to overcollateralize their positions. Alternatively, some propose the gradual development of stablecoins that…

Crypto Twitter is being overrun by sentient, well-informed chatbots that respond at browser-refreshing speeds and can sustain hundreds of simultaneous conversations without missing a beat. For many, the rise of these on-chain agents is a welcome upgrade from human influencers like BitBoy and GCR, which have varying track records and opaque incentives. Like on-chain analyst AIXBT, these agents quickly rose to the top of crypto Twitter influencer mindshare rankings due to their ability to respond at internet speed and use data to justify their opinions. Ta.Currently, AIXBT is one of the few agents trading at nine-digit valuations, but with utility-focused…

Over the past year, the cryptocurrency industry has attracted users at an exponential scale, with monthly active addresses tripling from 70 million in 2023 to more than 220 million in 2024. With over 300 chains listed, the ecosystem should be able to meet your needs. Continuously support all types of users. However, in this vast environment, the majority of activity and liquidity is locked within multiple Ethereum Layer 2s.Ethereum in its current state is reminiscent of Europe in the early 1500s, which experienced breakthroughs such as the printing press and advanced shipbuilding that enhanced resource management. Currently, Ethereum’s thriving DeFi…

On November 6th, I wrote a memo to EY’s blockchain leadership team. The headline was simple: “All private blockchains are gone.” Since November 2022, the crypto and blockchain market has been defined by caution and gradual recovery. The direction is consistent and positive, but slow, especially in 2023.2024 will see a slow but sustained acceleration. The year started with Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and continued to accelerate through Ethereum ETFs and the adoption of the EU’s Market in Cryptocurrency (MiCA) law.We are on a path of steady global regulatory convergence, including rules of the road for all major crypto…

Autonomous robots may sound like a science fiction concept decades away, but large-scale language models and generative AI are enabling machines to plan, learn, and think. More than that, the same software that can win Math Olympiads and write novels can also control physical robots, allowing a single digital persona to operate across the digital and physical worlds. This means that the robots that walk around your neighborhood or work with you will have consistent opinions and actions on X/Twitter, in prediction markets, and in the real world.But there is a big gap. How do we integrate thinking machines into…

As federal agencies prepare for new executive leadership, unclear ethics rules threaten to hamper the incoming Trump administration’s ability to develop sound digital asset policies. Legal Advisory 22-04, issued by the Office of Government Ethics in 2022, received little attention as part of the Biden administration’s restrictive approach to cryptocurrencies. But the impact could be severe, effectively barring anyone who holds cryptocurrencies, tokens, or stablecoins from federal government services.This will be an immediate challenge for the incoming administration, which has pledged to restore America’s competitiveness in financial innovation. Key agencies such as the Treasury Department, SEC, CFTC, and Federal Reserve…

Today’s “Crypto for Advisors” newsletter Kevin O’Leary, entrepreneur and investor Kevin O’Leary shares both his opinion and his paper on crypto investment, and how both have changed over time.MLTECH CEO Leo Mindyuk then answers questions about how daily investors can access these investments in “Ask An Expert to Experts.”- Sarah MortonRethinking Crypto Investing: Looking beyond digital assetsFrom garbage to money: Why code?In 2019, I made headlines by calling Bitcoin “garbage.” At the time, there were no regulations or oversights. It was chaos. The government was hostile and unsure of how to approach code. Now the scenery has completely changed.For days…

If an AI system were to successfully attack or destroy the cryptography of a well-regarded blockchain, even in the field of white-hat research, all the panic selling of cryptocurrencies that had occurred up to that moment would be dwarfed. If quantum computers destroy blockchain, we might all just close up shop. The whole point of blockchain would be forever undermined.The good news is that there is a clearly defined technology roadmap to avoid this. Some protocols already implement it, although not enough. But why are so many people lacking?This is a real and immediate threat, and the crypto industry is…

Cryptoassets have emerged as one of the fastest growing sectors in global finance, presenting significant opportunities for both retail and institutional investors. With European revenues expected to grow by more than 30% each year, Europe is well placed to take full advantage of the growth in this dynamic sector, but it must embrace scrutiny and adapt quickly or risk being left behind.The recent adoption of the Market in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation by the European Union (EU) is a significant step forward in supporting the acceptance of the crypto industry on the continent and has helped establish Europe as a…