Opinion

On-chain statistics represent a new methodology designed to gain more insight into the crypto market. However, as a new industry, the blockchain sector initially faced an apparent lack of data, with consequent difficulties in realising accurate analyses. Finally, we are entering a more mature market phase after several years. For example, one prominent crypto community member has recently pointed out that Bitcoin (BTC) prices appear to be pushed more and more by retail investors. This article will sum up the…

The modern fashion industry is rapidly discovering the massive potential of the NFT marker to boost the sector’s revenues. From luxury brands such as Dolce & Gabbana to sporting clothing, blockchain technology leads to new business models. This article will discuss Adidas, the latest multinational clothing company to join the NFT market. After reminding readers about the NFT concept, we will analyze Adidas's choice and place it in a broader market context. The popularity of NFTS An NFT (non-fungible token)…

The political world appears increasingly divided on the issue of cryptocurrencies. In 2021 we observed regulatory choices that sometimes oppose each other. For instance, some advocate for a total ban of cryptocurrencies. However, others look to adopt Bitcoin or CBDCs as a legal digital tender. And, last year, we saw them all. Recently, Kazakhstan has joined the group of countries studying this type of solution in 2021. After months of analysis, the government has postponed a definitive choice on the…

Throughout 2021 we have seen a series of crypto bans coming from Asian countries. Last year, some countries decided to adopt Bitcoin as legal digital currencies, while others chose to ban cryptocurrencies investments. Worldwide decisions from policymakers have affected the price of leading cryptocurrencies. While it is difficult to predict what will happen in 2022, some trends already seem visible in many economies. This article will summarize what we saw in 2021. Also, it tries to read between the lines…

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK's independent advertising regulator, has again intervened in the UK crypto market. A few days ago, the advertising authority issued several orders on violations involving six crypto companies. These companies also include big names among the most popular exchanges in the sector, including several brokers. Within this article, we will better analyze the decision of the ASA, studying its context and reasoning over its nuances.  What didn’t the regulator appreciate? The ASA explained that,…

The Twitter drama over Jack Dorsey and Web 3.0 highlights a timeless conflict bubbling under the surface of the crypto community.   It's been an eventful holiday season for Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey. In late November, he caught the world's attention after forfeiting the former company's leadership to CTO Parag Agrawal. Though he left no explicit details about his plans in his goodbye message, his rhetoric was a major giveaway. “I believe it's critical a company can…

We hear it mentioned more and more often, although it is not yet entirely clear what it is, mainly because it does not yet exist in fact. The Metaverse appears to be on the verge of representing the next technological revolution, with obvious impacts on blockchain technology. The most prominent is undoubtedly Mark Zuckerberg, who is investing rivers of dollars in the new hyper-connected virtual reality. The Facebook founder believes so much in this project that he rebrands his company…

The Metaverse topic has gained tremendous popularity throughout 2021, and this trend is not expected to stop in 2022. The market is convinced of this prediction, as companies like Facebook Meta Platforms Inc. or Microsoft are making significant investments in this sector. In light of this, the popularity of the Metaverse is expected to have significant repercussions on blockchain in 2022. Apart from the large companies mentioned, the new year will likely see new developers' birth of exciting projects. This…

The last few weeks of 2021 turned out to be bad for many crypto enthusiasts. After a record year, the most famous cryptocurrencies and many popular altcoins have seen their market shares collapse. 2022 is a year that should bring a lot of news to the crypto and blockchain industries. For this reason, there is a lot of speculation about the future of the leading coins on the market. This article will mention the recent events of Bitcoin, Ethereum and…