Crypto Guides, Knowledge & Insights

Coinbase rises ahead of the release of the second-quarter earnings report

On Thursday, Coinbase shares soared 10% after BlackRock, the worlds largest asset manager, announced a collaboration with crypto exchange Coinbase to give institutional investors with a new crypto entry point.　　Earlier in the day, the stock was up almost 40%.　　BlackRocks Aladdin will interface with Coinbase Prime via a strategic relationship to give institutional investors with direct, frictionless cryptocurrency access, beginning with Bitcoin (BTC).　　Coinbase Prime is the institutional prime brokerage branch of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, integrating block financing, sophisticated agency trading, equity infrastructure, and reporting needed throughout the trade lifecycle.　　Coinbase Prime will offer crypto trading, prime brokerage, reporting, and custody through the exchange to over 13,000 institutional clients.　　The second-quarter profits of Coinbase Global (COIN) will be announced after the market closes on Tuesday afternoon. Sell-side experts anticipate a significant reduction in Coinbase trade volume from the $309 million recorded in the first quarter.　　Needham analyst John Todaro has a Buy rating and a $89 price objective on COIN. The stocks current price of $93 seems a little excessive.　　Trading volumes on exchanges have undoubtedly reduced since the onset of the crypto winter. However, other experts, such as DA Davidsons Chris Brendler, remain optimistic.　　With a buy rating and a $90 price target, he believes the

2022-08-08Deep Dive

Binance Card adds Ripple, Shiba Inu, and Avalanche (AVAX)

Binance, a major global cryptocurrency exchange, said on Friday that three new cryptocurrencies, including Ripple (XRP), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Avalanche, have been added to its Binance Card (AVAX).　　Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), BNB, Bitcoin (BTC), Binance USD (BUSD), Polkadot (DOT), Ether (ETH), S.S. Lazio Fan Token (LAZIO), FC Porto Fan Token (PORTO), Santos FC Fan Token (SANTOS), SHIB, Swipe (SXP), Tether (USDT), and Ripple are among the 14 cryptocurrencies supported by the card (XRP).　　Binance stated on its official website:　　Binance　　Card is only available to Binance users living in the EEA and Ukrainian　　refugees residing in the EEA country (Binance Refugee Crypto Card) at 　　the moment.　　According to the release, Binance Cardholders may use it to make purchases and pay bills in over 60 million online and physical establishments using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and BNB.　　Binance also announced that existing Binance Card customers payment priority selections will not change.　　Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced Thursday the introduction of a crypto prepaid card in Argentina in collaboration with Mastercard in order to bridge the gap between cryptocurrencies and ordinary expenditures.　　At first glance, the Binance Card appears to be an avenue for increasing usefulness for Binance ecosystem customers. As a result, more users will place greater value

2022-08-08Deep Dive

The Future of NFTs: Digital Art And Beyond

What Are NFTs？　　NFTs are digital assets that may be purchased and traded on blockchain-based platforms. Contrary to popular belief, NFTs are not by definition works of art. They are digital assistants that can be utilized in a variety of situations.　　NFTs stand for “non-fungible tokens” because each NFT is unique and cannot be traded with another NFT of the same type (like Bitcoin). Additionally, NFTs have become popular to monetize digital art by selling NFTs that represent art pieces or other items in an NFT marketplace. Furthermore, NFTs can also be used to buy and sell digital real estate (land) on blockchain-based games like Decentraland and in the Metaverse.　　Furthermore, NFTs are popular in the NBA as they sell NFTs of winning shots and the most famous rookie moves. We see a boom in NFTs for digital assets, but they have crossed over for physical assets, such as real estate.　　Blockchain Simplified　　Before delving too far into NFTs, its critical to understand that they operate on the blockchain. Blockchains use cryptography to build a secure chain for recording transactions that are impermeable, tamper-proof, and transparent. The information stored in these blocks cannot be changed or copied.　　NFTs Bridge To Physical Attests　　Youve probably heard of the

2022-08-07Deep Dive

Top 10 undervalued cryptocurrencies in 2022

Many cryptocurrencies have generated large profits for investors who recognized their potential and purchased them when they were inexpensive. However, many investors have lost money by investing in overpriced coins. Finding undervalued assets is difficult, particularly when it comes to cryptocurrencies. In this article, well look at some of the most undervalued cryptocurrencies with high upside potential.　　The most popular cryptocurrencies in 2022　　Investing in the most popular cryptocurrencies no longer provides truly exceptional returns. Popular cryptocurrencies are no longer generally undervalued, at least in the short term, but they may still be undervalued in the long run. So, if you want to find truly undervalued cryptocurrencies, look for lesser-known projects.　　The most popular cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins (as of 09/06/22)　　Should I invest in the most popular crypto？　　It is determined by your investment strategy. Investing in the most popular cryptocurrencies is typically less profitable but also less risky than investing in lesser-known cryptocurrencies. The exception is cryptocurrencies, which have recently gained popularity due to hype. These cryptocurrencies are frequently overpriced and risky to invest in.　　What is undervalued crypto？　　Cryptocurrencies that are undervalued are those whose current market price is less than their perceived true value. Many crypto investors seek out such cryptocurrencies in order to

2022-08-06Deep Dive

WHAT IS THE BEST CRYPTO YIELD FARMING?

Yield farming is a new investment structure that allows investors to earn interest on their crypto holdings. This ‘crypto holding’ is called stake, its a certain amount of crypto you lock up. This is quite similar to how you get interest on deposit from your savings at a traditional bank.　　Crypto yield farming is a lending protocol that allows users to deposit cryptocurrencies into a lending contract and receive interest payments in return. The protocol uses a decentralized app (dApp), making it easier for users to find and use. Crypto yield farming is designed to provide an alternative to traditional banking services and help people earn money from their cryptocurrencies.　　There are various types of yield farming;　　Liquidity Provider: In the DeFi space, coins are used as a form of liquidity. This allows for quick trades and the smooth functioning of the Defi network. People in the DeFi space provide their coins for the functioning of the liquidity pool. The usage of the DeFi network incurs fees from the users, and the fees are used to pay liquidity providers for staking their own tokens.　　Lending: This type of yield farming is done by investors who have tokens to lend; they lend out their crypto

2022-08-06Deep Dive

Philippines Financial Watchdog cautions against Binance

The Philippines SEC has warned investors away from Binance, saying the exchange is not authorized to provide investing services in the nation.　　When it comes to doing business with Binance, the Philippines Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) has issued a caution.　　This warning was included in a reply given to Infrawatch PH, a public policy research organization advocating for the outlawing of the exchange.　　Earlier in July, Infrawatch PH issued a 12-page letter to the SEC asking that Binance be prohibited from operating in the nation and seeking a probe into the exchanges actions. The organization charged that Binance, without having obtained the necessary SEC registration, was marketing digital assets that qualified as securities.　　After conducting an inquiry, the SEC has warned investors from using Binance since the company is not registered with the SEC.　　Official word comes as follows:　　Binance is neither a corporation nor a limited liability company. Since only legally formed organizations are eligible to apply for and receive authorization to actively solicit investments, Binance is not legally able to do so.　　In light of these concerns, we strongly advise against making any investments through Binance at this time.　　The commission has also set up a method of inquiry for Binance customers who may have

2022-08-05Deep Dive

Coinbase and BlackRock collaborates to offer crypto to institutional investors

In a blog post published on Thursday, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase revealed a partnership with BlackRock, the largest asset management in the world, to offer its customers direct access to cryptocurrencies, beginning with the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.　　Customers of BlackRocks Aladdin institutional investment management platform will have access to Coinbase Prime, an institutional trading solution that offers trading, custody, prime financing, staking, data, and reporting services on over 300 digital assets, if they sign up for it. Using Coinbase Prime, which is designed for institutions like hedge funds, asset collectors, financial institutions, and corporate treasuries and serves 13,000 customers, BlackRock, which manages about $9 trillion in customer money, will offer the service. Back in January, BlackRocks CEO Larry Find dropped a hint that the asset management giant was considering getting into cryptocurrency trading. At the time, he remarked on the increasing need for cryptocurrency publicity. BlackRocks global head of strategic ecosystem relationships, Joseph Chalom, commented on the news, noting that the firms customers are more curious about gaining exposure to cryptocurrencies.　　Many of our institutional customers are thinking about expanding their portfolios to include digital assets, and they are concerned about the best practices for managing the whole digital asset lifetime.

2022-08-05Deep Dive

Damage Estimates Uncertain for Thousands of Hacked Solana Wallets

Hackers targeting the Solana ecosystem emptied thousands of cryptocurrency wallets.　　The Solana Foundation reported the theft on Wednesday after a weakness was exploited to suck away cryptocurrency from 8,000 crypto wallets where owners placed their monies. Wallet providers such as Slope and Phantom were also impacted.　　The value of the stolen assets is unknown, as is the nature of the exploit.　　According to PeckShield, a blockchain security service, an estimated $8 million was taken from four Solana wallets.　　Elliptic, a blockchain forensics service, believes that over $5.2 million in crypto assets have been taken from more than 7,900 Solana wallets so far, but “the main reason is still not obvious,” Elliptic co-founder Tom Robinson said. “It appears to be the result of a weakness in certain wallet software rather than a flaw in the Solana blockchain itself.”　　According to Solana spokesman Austin Federa, “much remains unknown at this point - except that hardware wallets are unaffected.”　　While the incident may have been a supply-chain attack, the nature of the exploit remains unknown, according to Federa.　　Following the attack, Solanas SOL token plummeted as much as 7.3 percent to $38.40 in early trade on Wednesday at the time of writing, according to Bloomberg, while bitcoin surged 1.3 percent

2022-08-05Deep Dive

Almost $5 million was withdrawn from ZB.com in a possible hack.

According to security firm PeckSheild, crypto exchange ZB.com may have been hacked after $4.8 million was withdrawn from its hot wallet.　　The funds were withdrawn following the stoppage of withdrawals from ZB.com, according to PeckShield.　　On Tuesday, the crypto exchange blocked client withdrawals, citing “temporary maintenance” of the platform, after which the suspected hacking incident was carried out.　　“Due to the sudden breakdown of some fundamental applications, it still takes time to troubleshoot the situation.” Deposit and withdrawal services have been suspended. Please do not deposit any digital currency until you have recovered, ZB.com said in a statement.　　PeckShield revealed on Twitter on Tuesday that over 20 crypto tokens, including SHIB, USDT, and MATIC, were transferred from ZB.coms hot wallet to another address, which later liquidated all but five tokens.　　The tokens were subsequently sold on several decentralized exchanges for $2,224 ETH ($3.6 million), and the monies were transferred to another address by the possible hacker.　　Every day, ZB.com processes over $1 billion in trades and bills itself as “the worlds most secure digital asset exchange.”　　Meanwhile, another suspected wallet held by the prospective hacker still has about $1 million worth of the remaining five tokens. This wallet held the funds transferred from ZB.com.　　ZB.com is one of

2022-08-05Deep Dive

What Is KYC ?

While the crypto space started with complete anonymity, in recent times crypto exchanges have become centralized now more than ever. This means exchanges now have detailed know-your-customer procedures before and after signing up.　　Now, there is a place for KYC rules, as procedures like these nip crimes like money laundering in the bud. However, there are millions of crypto users who want to be anonymous without any interest in these ills. Besides, isnt that the point of cryptocurrencies, decentralization？　　This article will explore what KYC is.　　What is KYC？　　KYC is a system adopted by cryptocurrency and financial service providers aimed at censoring users on their platforms. As stated earlier, the term stands for “Know Your Customer” or “Know Your Client”.　　Generally, the KYC process involves asking potential users for basic personal information before getting the service they need. Additionally, some service providers expect the users to undergo a more detailed verification process before they grant access.　　This is hinged on the responsibility of these service providers to account for their consumers. These service providers include exchanges and platforms that sometimes need to know their customers.　　However, some other crypto exchanges dont request any verification before allowing people to use their services.　　They leverage the fact that some

2022-08-04Deep Dive

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