While investors generally prefer physical assets to digital ones, the findings of a new study indicate an overwhelming majority of Gen Zers are “more likely than other generations” to trust digital assets in uncertain times. The survey also found that 89% of gold investors consider it a long-term investment with nearly half of the respondents […]
Crypto Owners More Likely to Have ‘Dark’ Traits, Study Shows
A recent study has found that cryptocurrency ownership is associated with belief in conspiracy theories and “dark” personality traits such as narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism (collectively known as the “Dark Tetrad”). The research highlights the diverse political identities of crypto owners and their aversion to authoritarianism. Study Reveals Political and Psychological Traits of Cryptocurrency […]
Study: Crypto Assets Worth $572.7 Million Lost to Hacks and Fraud in Q2 2024
Digital assets worth over $ 572.7 million were lost to hacks and fraud in the second quarter of 2024. This latest figure brings the value of digital assets lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2024 to $ 920.9 million. Decentralized finance (defi) platforms lost approximately $ 172.1 million across 63 incidents. …
Study: Crypto Market Participants Favor Meme Coins, Shun High-FDV Projects
Crypto market participants’ growing preference for character or celebrity meme tokens signals a growing disdain for projects with a high fully diluted value, the latest Kucoin report has said. Tap-to-earn projects have “remarkably higher overall participation data” due to their lower barriers to understanding and participation. Tokens with High FDV Face Limited Price Discovery Opportunities […]
Study: Ordinals and Runes Reach $1 Billion Market Cap
In a significant milestone for Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the combined market capitalization of popular collections such as Ordinals and Runes has surged past $ 1 billion, according to Coingecko. This growth is underscored by increasing trading volumes and user adoption, signaling a robust expansion within the Web3 sphere. Report Reveals Emerging Dynamics in …