The report indicates that Australia has a higher cryptocurrency adoption rate with one in every five current or past crypto holders. Key factors driving adoption include the relatively low investment threshold, greater financial control, and a perception of increased equality. However, barriers such as lack of knowledge and understanding hinder adoption. Aussies Embrace Alternative Investments […]
Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study Links Crypto Ownership to Psychopathic Traits Economist Steve Hanke highlighted research from the University of Toronto this week, […]
OP Labs, a software development company focusing on the Optimism ecosystem, has proposed an upgrade for the Optimism rollup called Granite, which comes to fix a series of vulnerabilities in the chain’s fault-proof system. While some high-severity vulnerabilities were encountered during external audits, OP Labs stated that none had been exploited. Optimism Proposes Network Upgrade […]
A recent report from Bybit and Block Scholes reveals shifting investor sentiment in the crypto derivatives market, favoring ethereum over bitcoin. This insight, derived from analysis of market trends across various trading formats, highlights an optimistic outlook for ether, especially with the impending launch of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. Shift […]
Digital assets showed significant growth in the first half of 2024, driven by increased institutional interest and the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs. According to a report from CME Group and Glassnode, these factors have cemented digital assets as a crucial asset class with unique opportunities and inherent risks. Institutional Interest Drives Digital Asset Growth […]