Microstrategy shares have jumped 171% in just six months, drawing both admiration and skepticism. While MSTR stock trades at a premium, critics and short-sellers argue the company is deep in bubble territory. MSTR Rally Sparks Skepticism, Renowned Shorter Say Stock Is ‘Overheated’ Bitcoin’s meteoric rise has turned out to be a windfall for Microstrategy (Nasdaq: […]
Institutional Investors Predict Surge in Digital Asset Fund Launches, Research Finds
Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a sharp increase in digital asset fund launches, with 70% of those surveyed expecting a rise over the next 12 months, according to new research by Nickel Digital Asset Management. 92% of respondents also foresee traditional financial institutions entering the sector with their own funds, driven in part by […]
China’s Former Vice Minister of Finance Calls for Research on Crypto as US Policy Pivots
Zhu Guangyao, China’s former vice minister of Finance, has called on the country to continue researching crypto as the US changes its attitude towards the asset class. During the 2024 Tsinghua PBOC Chief Economist Forum, Guangyao stated that crypto should be studied “because it is a crucial aspect of the development of the digital economy.” […]
Nigerian Think Tank, Japanese Tech Firm Partner on Blockchain Research
The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) partnered with Soramitsu, a Japanese tech firm, to improve NISER’s research faculty’s knowledge of blockchain technology. Soramitsu will focus on specific areas like SORA, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and Hyperledger Iroha. This partnership aims to create a knowledge base and support Nigeria’s development through research […]
Bitcoin’s Role in Defi Evolves: CMC Research and Footprint Analytics Report
Coinmarketcap (CMC) Research and Footprint Analytics have released a thorough report exploring the swift expansion of decentralized finance (defi) on the Bitcoin blockchain. The report delves into Bitcoin’s evolving role, driven by innovations that are redefining its potential within the defi space. Bitcoin’s Defi Ecosystem Grows: $ 1.07 Billion Locked According to the findings …