Just weeks after a typo in the platform’s code base, Hegic has shutdown again after a trader exploited a hole in the system’s design. The DeFi news category was brought to you by Ampleforth, our preferred DeFi partner Share this article Hegic Options’ revival was short-lived after the protocol succumbed to a design flaw. Andrew…
Electric Capital recently released a report outlining the most prominent features of a true store of value. Alongside the U.S. dollar and gold, Bitcoin is building a strong case. Key Takeaways There are three distinct factors that determine if an asset is a good store of value and Bitcoin has covered significant ground in all…
Extremely small or extremely large block sizes may cause similar centralization problems. Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s ideal block size is still being discussed by critics. Small or large block sizes could cause centralization. There are no expected changes to block sizes in the near future. Share this article Two cryptocurrency critics have weighed in on Bitcoin’s…
Deribit continues to attract retail investors and small funds. But as institutional interest picks up, CME could make up the lost ground. Share this article Deribit’s Bitcoin options surged past 100,000 BTC of open interest. But as CME catches up, recording a 13x increase in open interest during May 2020, is Deribit’s position as the…
Automated trading tools are hot. TradeSanta is a new cloud-based, automated trading platform that has loads of features. The platform works with Binance, Bittrex, Bitfinex, and HitBTC, but it may expand its supported exchanges in the future.Crypto exchanges don’t generally offer traders many tools. They also only support basic order types, which can be a…
So, you’re a seasoned cryptocurrency investor that has placed hundreds, if not thousands of trades over the past 12 months. While this is likely to be a logistical nightmare for your tax reporting endeavors – this doesn’t matter, because cryptocurrency profits are not taxed, right?Wrong!On the contrary – while the specific tax treatment of cryptocurrency…
BitMEX’s handling of Bitcoin transactions raises transaction fees unnecessarily, according to new research. BitMEX Bitcoin Transactions Causing Fee Spikes According to findings published by 0xB10C, BitMEX broadcasts many megabytes worth of large transactions to the Bitcoin network at around 1 pm UTC every day. The transaction sizes cause an immediate temporary spike in transaction fees….
Exchange Valet is a suite of cryptocurrency trading tools that allows users to manage their crypto portfolios more efficiently.The platform aims to provide traders with a range tools that are more comprehensive than the services generally being offered by major exchanges, and in turn, enable users to maximize their trading opportunities.Exchange Valet allows anyone to…
Despite tumultuous market behavior, large ETH and BTC investors have been steadily adding to their holdings. Key Takeaways Whales have been steadily accumulating BTC and ETH since the price crash in March 2020. As the halving nears, the number of BTC whales holding over 1,000 BTC has grown. ETH whales have shown similar behavior with…
Newscrypto is an all-in-one online cryptocurrency information platform. The world of crypto trading isn’t well understood by many people, and Newscrypto has created a way for everyday people to become more educated about cryptocurrency.Getting into crypto trading can be a little bit daunting, but there are great platforms out there that offer solid educational tools…
