The team discusses Binance's $4.3 billion settlement and criminal charges, alongside Kraken's SEC lawsuit over unregistered securities. They also cover the Australian Tax Office's controversial crypto tax guidance and Blur's new Blast chain launch. Key Takeaways Binance settled with the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal authorities for $4.3 billion and pleaded guilty to various criminal charges.The SEC sued Kraken for failing to register its exchange. It also alleged 16 cryptocurrencies as being unregistered securities.The Australian Tax Office updated its non-binding guidance on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies. This received backlash from several established industry participants.The team behind Blur announced Blast, a layer-two chain set to launch in February. This was one of the most significant project announcements of 2023 and will likely have various flow-on effects for certain altcoins.

The team discusses BlackRock and the recent ETF filing for spot Ethereum. They also discuss Disney, OKX's new Layer 2 and Tether wanting to mine Bitcoin.Key Takeaways Asset management giant BlackRock filed for a spot Ethereum ETF. Don’t expect any spot ETFs for other cryptocurrencies any time soon. Big banks JPMorgan and Apollo pleased with results of a proof-of-concept that used Avalanche, LayerZero, Axelar, and others.Disney licensed its IP to Dapper Labs, the team behind the Flow blockchain, to launch Disney Pinnacle platform.Major exchange OKX will soon launch X1, a layer-two blockchain built with Polygon CDK. Scheduled to launch in Q1 2024.Tether is reportedly expanding into Bitcoin mining. Targeting South America.Argentina officially has a new president, Javier Milei, and he is Bitcoin-friendly!

The team covered the crypto market in the last week, citing an incredible 40% increase in Solana, Blackrock preparing for a Spot Eth ETF and news of 2 new Layer 2 networks.Key Takeaways The crypto market has continued rallying, with SOL (+40%) a notable outperformer.It appears that this price growth is being driven by existing investors and increased leverage. While various popular retail metrics are starting to increase, the rate of change is nothing too notable.BlackRock is seemingly preparing to apply for a spot Ethereum ETF in the U.S. If the SEC approves a spot bitcoin ETF, expect speculation over an Ethereum version to grow considerably.Kraken and OKX are rumoured to be building their own layer-two networks. If true, the move would come months after Coinbase launched its own L2 chain (i.e. Base).The team loved every second of Aus Crypto Con over the weekend! It was a pleasure to catch up with so many Collective.

The team discusses the largest crypto trial with SBF being found guilty on 7 counts. They also examine Solana’s Breakpoint conference and Paypal being subpoenaed by the SEC.Key Takeaways Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all 7 counts in FTX fraud trial. Sentencing is scheduled for March 28.Hong Kong’s securities regulator is moving towards allowing retail investors to buy spot crypto ETFs, according to Bloomberg. Positive news, if true!Get our highlights from Solana’s biggest annual conference, during which the SOL token rallied strongly.Join us at the Australian Crypto Convention. Click here for a free ticket.

The team discuss the biggest news of the week, the fake bitcoin ETF rally. They also discuss the SEC vs ripple case & how the NYAG is suing DCG. Key Takeaways BTC soared to $30,800 for the first time since July, and BTC dominance hit its highest level (52.7%) in 2.5 years.The CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, referred to crypto as a “flight to quality” in a TV interview. Having such an influential voice advocate for crypto is a big win.Fake news about a spot ETF approval caused BTC to surge before fully retracing. The price action arguably signaled that the market had not yet priced in an approval.Reddit dropped its blockchain-based community points system, citing regulatory concerns. Not a good look as far as blockchain adoption is concerned.Users who followed Matt’s post about the TIA airdrop got x3 as much as intended.

Nic and Leon cover the recent news regarding the SBF trial. They also share their favourite tools from the comprehensive list of crypto research list.Key TakeawaysTrial Highlights: Gary Wang, CTO of FTX, mentioned that Alameda has special privileges for trading on FTX. Meanwhile, Caroline Ellison, Alameda's CEO, revealed questionable financial practices, including the misuse of FTX customer funds.LastPass Security Concern: LastPass, a popular password manager, faced a significant data breach in 2023. Encrypted passwords, usernames, and other data were compromised. Exercise caution.Potential Bitcoin ETF: The SEC might not appeal a recent decision by the US courts, potentially paving the way for the introduction of the first Bitcoin ETF in the United States.Blockchain Exploration by Major Financial Institutions: JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Barclays are exploring blockchain tokenization. Experiments with private blockchains continue.

Nick & Leon discuss the crypto top 25 and reveal what they think should stay and what needs to go. They also break down the latest news, including the FTX trial and more!Key Takeaways The biggest trial in Crypto; The SBF trial is now underway. Ethereum Futures are live, with abysmal volume while the crypto market remains very quiet.Positive Bankruptcy news from FTX & Celsius. FTX may be able to recoup 100% due to an AI startup: AnthropicNick & Leon discuss tokens they see staying in the top 25, UNI, LINK, SOL & MATIC.While some tokens may not survive, SHIB, LTC, BCASH, DOT.

Nick and Leon discuss a flurry of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF news while Michael Saylor purchases more bitcoin. They also discuss the current top 10 cryptos and what they have been up to, providing some market insight.Key TakeawaysThe US government avoids a shutdown, with a last-minute deal, while Gary Gensler gets a demanding letter to approve Bitcoin ETFsGood and Bad news regarding ETFs, Bitcoin spot ETF delayed, while Ethereum ETF futures approved. Bullish EthMicroStrategy bought more Bitcoin ($147M). The current total is $4.68B. MSTR is up 46% YTDThe team give you an update on the top 10 cryptocurrencies, BTC ETH Tether BNB XRP USDC Lido Eth CARDANO SOLANA DOGE. Some are more serious than others. We dive in and give you our insight.Bankruptcy update: FTX auditors (Preger Metis) being sued by SEC, Three Arrows Capital Founder; Su Zhu arrested in SingaporeReminder: Bitcoin Halving is under 200 days from now.

The team breaks down the recent news, including crypto adoption and the Mt GOX claims deadline. They further discuss what they look forward to this week & Justin Suns video.Key Takeaways Chainalysis’ annual Global Crypto Adoption Index showed Asia is driving crypto adoption and that global adoption is down compared to last year.Crypto Conferences show higher attendance than expected. Giving the team encouraging signsMt. Gox extended the deadline to reimburse creditors to next October. Some organised creditors may start receiving their BTC by year-end. The FUD continuesMixin, a ‘decentralised’ wallet service suffered a hack, resulting in a nearly $200M loss. Please refresh yourself in our security center.Venture Capital has not slowed, with Blockchain Capital raising $580M in two new funds.

The team break down the latest crypto news, from FTX selling tokens to Metamask’s new updates. They also discuss NFTs and the SEC charging a popular project called ‘Stoner Cats’Key Takeaways FTX received court approval to sell billions worth of BTC, ETH, SOL and other cryptocurrencies. Selling will occur gradually.Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, said it will establish crypto custody and tokenisation services. Institutional adoption continues.The SEC ​​charged the creator of the Stoner Cats animated web series with conducting an unregistered offering of crypto-asset securities in the form of NFTs. Two straight weeks of enforcement against NFTs.Institutional updates: PayPal launched an off-ramp for U.S. users and Visa released a Solana deep dive. MetaMask announced one of its biggest-ever updates: Snaps. Allowing you to do more things within MetaMask without leaving.

The team break down the latest news in Crypto last week! Solana, Defi, and more ETF news. They also share what they thought was underappreciated! Three DeFi platforms settled with the U.S. commodities regulator as the crypto crackdown continues. The U.S. is continuing to target DeFi. More enforcement action is highly likely.The first spot ETF application for ETH was filed with the SEC. Another milestone of sorts. Anyone’s guess as to whether the SEC will approve it. Best to assume it won’t.Visa expanded USDC settlement capabilities to the Solana blockchain. After a painful 2022, the positive momentum continues for Solana.PUGB creator Krafton to launch new Layer 1 blockchain on CosmosVitalik focuses on privacy in a new paper.00:00 Markets01:52 Lawsuits05:20 BTC rules09:30 Ethereum ETF13:00 Solana21:30 PUGB26:00 Crypto Privacy29:09 Australia

The team discuss the recent SEC and Grayscale battle. Grayscale won the battle but not the war. They also cover the altcoin market and update you on BASE, Binance, Maker and Uniswap Key Takeaways Grayscale won its lawsuit against the SEC. This court ruling increases the likelihood of, but does not guarantee, an approval of a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S.U.S. court dismisses lawsuit against Uniswap Labs. Another win in court for crypto.More Binance FUD. How many more red flags do you need? Altcoin News: Solana fork for MakerDao, Base Mainnet is finishing with 3.3M profit in 22 daysFidelity’s crypto unit published an ETH investment thesis. Recommended read!

The team breaks down the biggest news items of the week, including Solana Pay and Shopify teaming up. They also cover Centralised Exchanges Binance and FTX, with some troubling news.Key Takeaways Solana Pay integrated its plug-in with Shopify, allowing millions of businesses on its platform to use it for payments. BullishThe supply of ETH fell for the first time over a 12-month period, a deflationary year. BullishBinance woes continue with MasterCard ending their partner card program with Binance. Refer to our BNB asset rating, BearishTornado cash founders have been charged with sanctions violations. Tornado cash is a privacy-preserving protocol. FTX news: FTX may work with Galaxy Digital ( Mike Novogratz) to sell, hedge or stake its 3B in crypto assets. This may spell trouble for the cryptocurrency they own and deduce to sell.

The team discuss the recent Volatility in the Crypto market. They also delve into the Coinbase and SEC ETH Futures news and how one of the worlds largest mobile game developers, Zynga enters Ethereum Key Takeaways Bitcoin volatility returns with heavy liquidations in the derivative market. Do not use Leverage.Coinbase’s double win. Set to be approved to sell Crypto futures in US while BASE’s onchain summer blasts off. Try out the new chain here.Spot ETF’s have taken a backstage while Ethereum Futures take front stage. Refer to PRO Newsletter.Gaming giant Zynga (Farmville) set to launch new game on Ethereum with 10k NFT collection.

The team breaks down why PayPal’s launch of its PYUSD stablecoin was such big news. They also share their opinions on some of the other most important news from the past week, including the SEC’s bitcoin ETF decision and the launch of Coinbase’s Base.Key Takeaways PayPal launched a stablecoin that’s redeemable 1:1 for U.S. dollars. An encouraging development given PayPal halted this project earlier in the year due to regulatory uncertainty.As expected, the SEC delayed a decision on the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF application. Next deadline is November 11.The SEC plans to appeal a recent court decision involving Ripple Labs. This was always a possibility, considering the case’s potential consequences on the various lawsuits the SEC currently has against crypto businesses.

The team discuss the flurry of new Ethereum Future ETFs and its potential impact on the market. They also explain the significance of the new Layer 2 by Coinbase: BASE. Key Takeaways Bitcoin and Crypto remains flat this week, While volatility shows in stocks and trad-fi. Fresh excitement for BASE, the new Layer 2 launching on August 9th. Bridge hereProfessional services firm KPMG reported on Bitcoin’s environmental benefits. This was unimaginable only a couple of years ago. Understanding of Bitcoin is slowly improving.12 new Ethereum Future ETFs have been filed. Stand aside Bitcoin, it’s Ethereums turn. Want to earn some $$? Dai’s DSR is now 8%. Rates will not last!

The team discusses the controversial Worldcoin project and its WLD token, a valuable investment lesson in tokenomics and data security. They further explore DeFi exploits as well as new crypto regulation.Key Takeaways Sneak Peak: Check out the bookmarks tab on your profile! Save all your articles.Worldcoin, the project with eyeball-scanning hardware, went live last week, along with its WLD token. The absurdly low circulating supply taught new crypto investors a valuable lesson.Popular DeFi project Curve suffered a critical vulnerability. Tens of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies likely stolen by hackers.Some crypto bills passed through very early stages of the legislative process. Promising start, but the major challenge will be getting these through the Senate.

The team discuss the latest news in crypto; a significant European Eth conference with major announcements and a US presidential candidate spouting bold claims with BTC. Key Takeaways The EthCC conference was packed with project announcements from Uniswap, Chainlink, Gnosis, Starknet and more. Bullish for EthereumU.S. Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his plan to partially back the U.S. dollar with BTC. While this made lots of headlines, we can’t see this happening. U.S regulatory hurdles continue as a hostile crypto bill circulates. Forcing Defi to comply.

The team explains why the Ripple & XRP win against the SEC is significant for the cryptocurrency market. They also cover Google Play policy changes, a major developer report and recent bankruptcy updates with FTXKey Takeaways Markets rallied after a U.S. judge ruled that XRP, the cryptocurrency tied to Ripple, is not a security in certain cases. Read Our PostGoogle Play now lets users buy, sell or earn digital assets in apps. A surprising update that should benefit gaming and NFTs.Developer Report by Electric Capital. This metric is a must-follow.FTX Notice - Claims Portal is Live. Confirm your identity and funds on the exchange.Polygon proposes a token upgrade from Matic to POL, unifying their brand.

The team breaks down the weekly news, focusing on Blackrock CEO's pivot into Bitcoin & Digital Gold. They also discuss the the new lawsuit filed by Gemini against DCG. Key Takeaways BlackRock’s CEO said bitcoin could revolutionise the financial system, a change of tone from someone who previously criticised crypto.Another week, another series of regulatory headaches for Binance. Reminder: Strongly consider using a hardware wallet to store your crypto. See Our GuideBuilders of DeFi protocol, BarnBridge, are being investigated by the SEC. Bearish news continues for DeFi, while Multichain gets hacked for $125M. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:25 Market Update01:35 Blackrock05:17 Crypto Lawsuit07:10 Why Does It Matter?09:43 Binance16:15 ARK report18:52 DeFi Regulation20:17 MultiChain Hack

Leon, Matt & Nick discuss the recent US ETF mania, all adapting their ETF to include Coinbase. They further cover how and why there is is more ETH on the blockchain than there is on centralised exchanges. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs continue to dominate the headlines. All applicants updated their filing after a request by the SEC.The amount of ETH being staked on the Ethereum blockchain surpassed the amount held on exchanges. Confidence in Ethereum’s security continues growing.The UK becomes the latest country to capitalise on the U.S.’s lack of regulatory clarity by passing crypto-friendly law.00:00 Market Update03:30 Bitcoin ETFs08:31 Ethereum13:03 UK16:40 Binance20:00 Azuki24:00 Base25:45 Ubisoft

Matt and Leon cover the recent news of Bitcoin ETFs with entrenched market  movers. They also discuss Bitcoin's soaring price and dominance as these investors flock to crypto’s safest asset.Key Takeaways:Bitcoin soared to a 12-month high of $31,470 on the back of more ETF filings. Bullish.Bitcoin dominance rallies above 50% as more investors flock to crypto’s safest asset.EDX, an exchange backed by major U.S. financial firms, went live and listed BTC, ETH, LTC and BCH. Institutional adoption continues.Layer 2 season continues with updates from Zora, Coinbase and Binance.Timestamps:00:00 Market Update03:56 Bitcoin ETFs08:11 EDX Markets12:43 Layer 216:30 NFTs19:16 SAP21:20 The Value Prop

The team delves into the recent news regarding BlackRock and their recent Spot Bitcoin ETF filing. They also discuss Binance's new agreement and the Tether FUD.Key Takeaways BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, filed for a bitcoin spot ETF. Unexpected and bullish.Matt Willemson proposes the spot ETF will be rejected in his recent post.Trading volumes declined significantly in Q2 after. Further confirmation of crypto winter.Binance.US assets avoid being frozen. Users are able to withdraw funds.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:30 Market02:60 BTC dominance05:16 Blackrock10:08 Spot ETF12:30 Trading Volume15:20 Binance17:56 Uniswap v421:25 Eigan Layer23:20 Tether FUD24:33 Block Inc

The team breaks down the news this week involving Coinbase & the SEC. Further, they discuss multiple tokens being delisted from exchanges and how this has impacted the market.Key Takeaways The SEC sued Coinbase, one day after suing Binance. Two distinct lawsuits. Altcoins crash after delistings from certain platforms. Chilling effect in effect.Bank of China’s investment arm issued tokenised notes on Ethereum. Adoption continues amid a chaotic week.CommBank restricts withdrawals to crypt exchanges, citing security concerns.

The team breaks down the critical lawsuit filed by the U.S SEC against Binance. The Markets reacted as other cryptocurrencies have been named in the Lawsuit, including BNB, Solana, Cardano, Polygon, Cosmos. Key TakeawaysMarkets fall after the SEC sues Binance. The U.S. crypto strangle continues.Collective Shift advises ‘not your keys, not your coins’. Remove your crypto from exchanges.The “biggest piece of crypto legislation for this year” dropped in the U.S. Early stages, but encouraging to see!Crypto winter continues with Nansen and Binance laying off staff. All a part of crypto’s growth cycle.El Salvador raises $1M for new Bitcoin mine. Bullish.Prices Crash As SEC Sues Binance: What It Means For Long-Term InvestorsAustralian Interest Rates

Key Takeaways:Validators help secure the Ethereum blockchain and are compensated with ETH staking rewards.The rate of return, or APY, changes based on various factors.There are 4 ways to stake ETH:Solo staking: Full rewards but requires 32 ETH and relatively high technical knowledge.Staking as a service: It still requires 32 ETH. Must pay a small fee.Pooled staking: The most popular option because you don’t need to have 32 ETH. Must pay a small fee.Centralised exchanges: Usually offers the lowest rewards. Only option with exchange risk.Staking is not risk-free. Each of the 4 options include different types of risks. The ‘best’ option for you will depend on your skill level, goals and risk tolerance.

The team discusses the new deal to raise the US debt limit. They also cover Ledger and the postponement of their new ledger recover program. Crypto rebounded, but not by enough for May to be the market’s first monthly loss of 2023.A deal to raise the U.S. debt limit was finally reached, preventing the U.S. government from defaulting.Hong Kong will allow residents to trade certain cryptocurrencies as of June 1. Bullish news overall but unlikely to move markets in the short term.Ledger postponed the release of its controversial new service. Ledger owners can confidently upgrade their firmware in the interim.

Our Senior Research Analyst, Nick, explains why Solana and its ecosystem are far from dead, 6 months after many crypto enthusiasts wrote it off after FTX's collapse. He shares 3 reasons why he's encouraged by the recent progress the Solana ecosystem has made.Solana is a blockchain optimised for smart contracts, similar in many ways to Ethereum and Avalanche. The native token of Solana is SOL.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:41 Solana vs Ethereum03:14 Modular vs Monolithic04:05 Firedancer by Jump Crypto06:00 Blockchain Clients06:38 Compressed NFTs08:56 Community Strength12:00 Outro

Our Head of Research, Matt, explains Ledger Recover, a new opt-in service offered available for owners of certain Ledger hardware wallets. He explains why the announcement of Ledger Recover was met with heavy criticism and confusion among the crypto community.Other topics discussed include the risks of Ledger Recover, why it the service may be appealing to some people, and whether Ledger the company will be able to survive this heavy backlash.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:23 Ledger Recover01:43 Community Backlash03:59 Are Ledgers Safe?06:19 Tradeoffs07:35 Ledger's Miscommunication11:05 Don't Panic & Await Clarity12:40 Form Your Own Opinion13:49 Security Self-Audit14:11 Outro

The team discusses the communities reaction to Ledger's new service. They also cover Tether and their decision to buy Bitcoin with their profit. Key Takeaways The Debt Ceiling may be raised for the 79th time. 'Printer go Brrr'.Bitcoin Miami 2023, a major conference was lackluster this year.Tether announces buying Bitcoin with its profits. Bullish.Ledger angers the crypto community with a new service. See Matt's post. Visa is excited about Ethereum Account Abstraction with new post. Pudgy Penguin's debuts physical toys on Amazon, they sold out.Regulatory news continue; SEC enforcement on Grayscale & FIL, Binance suspends AUD PayID and DeFi may soon be regulated.Withdraw your coins from Hotbit, which is shutting down.Timestamps:00:00 Market Update04:00 Tether06:29 Ledger12:00 Visa18:03 NFT's22:00 Regulation27:40 Alpha30:20 HotBit31:58 Optimism32:39 Tornado Cash

In this guide, we'll be discussing everything you need to know about airdrops. Airdrops are a popular way for blockchain projects to distribute tokens to a wide audience. we'll be covering the basics of airdrops, including what they are, how they work, and the benefits and risks involved. We'll also take a look at some successful airdrop campaigns and provide you with key takeaways to keep in mind when participating in airdrops. So whether you're a crypto beginner or an experienced investor, this episode will give you the knowledge you need to get started with airdrops.Key Takeaways:Airdrops are a way to distribute tokens for free, and they can provide benefits such as increasing adoption and community engagement.Participating in airdrops can have risks, such as the potential for scams, high transaction fees, and tax implications.To participate in airdrops, users need to be mindful of the eligibility requirements, including holding the required tokens or completing certain tasks.Overall, airdrops can be a valuable way for both projects and users to benefit from the growing blockchain ecosystem, but it's important to approach them with caution and do your research before participating.Resource Link: HERETimestamps: 00:00 Airdrops00:40 Why Airdrop?01:00 Types of Aidrops02:36 Airdrop Strategies05:20 Is it Worth it? 

Our Senior Research Analyst, Nick, explains what's ahead for the Ethereum blockchain, following its upgrade in April which enabled ETH withdrawals. Ethereum is the largest smart-contract blockchain and its cryptocurrency, ETH, is the second-largest by market cap.Topics covered in this video include the EIP-4844 upgrade, scaling Ethereum, layer-2 solutions, and improving the user experience for Ethereum users.

In this weekly recap, Matt and Nick discuss whether Tether buying large amounts of Bitcoin (BTC) is the most bullish of news of the year so far. They also discuss PayPal integrating with the MetaMask wallet and MicroStrategy announcing a product built on Bitcoin's Lightning Network.Ethereum's performance issues was another topic of conversation. They explain how the Ethereum blockchain did not go down, but its performance was severely degraded. If this keeps happening, it'd be cause for concern. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:15 Market Update01:54 Tether Buying Bitcoin08:08 MetaMask x PayPal10:28 MicroStrategy x Lightning Network12:02 Ethereum Finality Issues18:01 Solana Saga18:25 MakerDAO20:16 Worldcoin22:22 Aave Treasury24:09 Lido V224:47 Bitcoin Miami26:48 Jump Crypto28:40 Goldman Sachs Report31:32 Outro

Our Head of Research, Matt, shares the latest developments from Uniswap, the leading decentralised exchange for trading Ethereum tokens. Uniswap's native token is UNI.During the first quarter of 2023, Uniswap has consistently been doing more volume than Coinbase's spot market—one of the most established venues for trading cryptocurrencies.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:20 Uniswap Update01:44 DEX Market02:23 Why Uniswap Dominates04:20 NFTs on Uniswap06:35 DEX vs CEX Volumes10:57 Value of UNI Token13:56 Uniswap Fee Distribution16:58 No Uniswap Marketing18:00 Uniswap Wallet App19:38 Outro

 Inflationary vs Deflationary. Holding FIAT currency actively reduces the purchasing power of your money due to the inflationary nature of FIAT currencies, increasing the supply. Bitcoin is the opposite; it has a reduced supply with a cap of $21M. This is important as its one of the main reasons why Bitcoin is gaining so much momentum in the space.

The Banking crisis continues with further rate hikes. it's not over.Payments provider Stripe expands access with new fiat onramp- Bullish.BTC transaction fees surge as Ordinals drive up the demand for blockspaceMemecoins steal the thunder with impressive gains, Will it last? No.US president Biden proposes an incremental tax on crypto miners up to 30%Other News: Sui token launches with a surge, Blur NFT marketplace new lending productVoyager's deal with Binance is dead. They will liquidate, meaning you may get 36% of your crypto back.The team looks forward to: testnets for ETH layer 2s & crypto conference in Sydney 

Ben our CEO recently spoke at a Finance Conference where he broke down why Bitcoin is valuable and why you need to be paying attention.

CBDCs are just around the corner in Australia. It's being rolled out in countries around the world in pilot programs. But we should be careful about how they are being created and the oversight of the technology.

Key Takeaways:ZK sync Era is a newly launched Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chain. This is a beginner guide that leads you through bridging, Defi Apps and the NFT marketplaceFees are relatively cheaper than Ethereum, but still too expensive in my opinionBe wary of low marketcap, new and untested dapps that you connect to.  It is generally safer with the top dapps. Utilise Layer3 to build your onchain transaction history to help qualify for an airdropCollective Shift rates zkSync 5 stars for an airdrop. 

Get to know Liya Dashkina, an insightful and passionate member of Australia's budding web3 ecosystem. An experienced financial professional, Liya heads up investor relations and investment operations for Reinventure. She also contributes to web3 in various other capacities, such as serving as the Australian DeFi Association's NSW Chapter Lead.Topics discussed in this interview include:– Liya's work and how her varying roles intersect.– The Australian DeFi Association, which meets every last Wednesday of the month at Stone & Chalk in Sydney.– Women in web3, female-led NFT projects, and the current landscape through Liya's experiences.– Liya's recent writing for AllBright, BFF and interview with Carly Reilly (Overpriced JPEGs).– The state of the crypto market, industry and regulation.

BTC sold off due to Mt Gox and Government FUD. We've been here before, what's next?First Republic, stock sank 50% as $100B withdrawn. The banking crisis continues but good for bitcoin?A new $1.5 trillion blockchain based mutual fund was launched by Franklin Templeton. Run on Polygon and Stellar.Visa unveals their Crypto plan, "help us drive mainstream adoption of public blockchain networks and stablecoin payments". They are looking for Developers- Bullish.Venmo announces launch of crypto transfers in and out of app. BTC, ETH, LTC & Bitcoin Cash (why Bitcoin Cash?)The team looks forward to: DCG vs Genesis and the BTC halvening in less than a yearUnderappreciated news: Grimes wants you to produce music with her voice and AI but split profits 50/50. The recent news of Coinbase suing the SEC emboldens the crypto industry.

Blockchain technology has paved the way for cryptocurrencies to flourish, however, do we really appreciate this monumental shift in distributed ledger technology or it's no big deal?In this guide by Collective Shift. We explore what blockchain technology is, what the big deal is and briefly, blockchains and their consensus mechanisms.Beginner QuestionDo you think we can have cryptocurrencies without the blockchain?Collective Shift Resource:What is Blockchain Technology?Timestamps:00:00 What is Blockchain?00:55 Blockhains01:37 Blockchain Vs Crypto02:30 Whats the big deal?03:27 Data Ownership03:55 Transparency04:18 Conensus

The team at Collective Shift highlight the recent news in crypto for the week. Market updates, SEC going after Bittrexx and naming multiple tokens as securities and of course crypto companies migrating from the US to the international stageKey Takeaways Infation in the UK hits hard at 10%. A worrying sign of the futureBTC and ETH down 10%, but zoom out, we're up 90% this yearSEC news: Enforcement action agasint Bittrexx and 6 altcoins, including DASH and OMGGary Gensler faces the heat in congress, could not give an asnwer on if ETH is a securityGary may face his own job loss as new legislation comes in to fire him for overeaching. Positive news: Euro pegged stableocoin on Ethereum, Helium and Render's successful migration to Solana and Russia to use Crypto for international settlementsThe team give one underappreciated news item this week: Pokemon Cards and y00tsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:22 Markets 01:16 BTC03:00 SEC09:00 Gary Gensler12:25 DEFI14:50 Positive News18:05 MSTR22:00 SUI24:22 MICA27:29 Underrated 

Our Senior Research Analyst, Nick, shares the latest notable events related to Bitcoin's Lightning Network, a growing ecosystem that continues to attract experienced entrepreneurs and builders. Projects discussed in this video include Strike, Lightspark, MicroStrategy and Spiral.Bitcoin's Lightning Network is a network built on top of that is designed for faster payments. Its purpose is similar to that of layer-two solutions built on Ethereum such as Optimism and Arbitrum.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:20 About the Lightning Network02:31 Recent Developments03:10 Lightspark04:58 Strike06:10 Spiral07:05 Lightning Network Capacity08:10 MicroStrategy10:30 Why This All Matters11:45 What Is Money?12:50 Outro

Tired of having to search through every website to find the tools and analytics you want in crypto?I've got one page for for you! It is a comprehensive list of Crypto and Analytic tools! This page is always being updated when the team finds a new resource that may benefit you.Find it HERETimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:02 ALL Sections02:05 Section 1 05:41 Section 2 08:19 Section 310:13 Section 411:16 Conclusion

Leon catches up with Taylor Mcnab from the Australian Mining store. They discuss the latest news; Senator Warrens mining warning and Texas capping electricity incentives. They also look at the BTC mining cycle and considerations for miners. Key Takeaways Bitcoin hashrate continues to hit all time-highs, despite worsening energy pricesSome miners are thinking short term but should really be considering the Bitcoin halving in 1 years timeGlassnode and the Mining Store project an upper price range of $350k for Bitcoin in 2030Texas regulators are pushing a bill to cap incentives for Miners. Elizabeth Warren cites a NY times article bashing crypto Mining, Michael Saylor bites back.Gary Gensler faces the heat of US senators, stuck between a rock and and a hard place, will he last?Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:23 March 01:06 Bitcoin Halving05:20 Miners07:02 Price Model12:23 Crypto Report17:35 Incentives21:30 Gary Gensler

Our Head of Research, Matt, explains why he's excited for the launch of EigenLayer, a crypto protocol that is yet to launch on Ethereum mainnet and hasn't announced a native token.EigenLayer is a protocol pioneering restaking, a mechanism that will let ETH stakers earn additional rewards while taking on additional risk. EigenLayer is expected to launch on Ethereum mainnet later in 2023.Full post for Collective Shift members: https://collectiveshift.io/airdrop/tokenless-projects-were-watching-why-april-2023/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:20 EigenLayer & Restaking01:35 Benefits06:10 Roadmap09:25 Getting Involved11:30 Outro

Our Senior Research Analyst, Nick, explains the recent growth of layer-2 (L2) solutions on the Ethereum blockchain. Examples of L2s are Optimism (OP) and Arbitrum (ARB).Among other things, Nick talks about the significance of L2 networks increasing their demand for Ethereum blockspace. Continued adoption of L2s is crucial to Ethereum's plan to scale to the masses while keeping transaction fees low.Full post for Collective Shift members: https://collectiveshift.io/ethereum/a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-ethereum/L2BEAT video: https://youtu.be/I1CNDzCUqOsTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:25 Ethereum L2s01:35 Demand For Blockspace02:30 L2s Consuming More Blockspace05:50 Future of Interacting With Ethereum08:00 L2BEAT09:45 Other L2s: StarkNet, zkSync Era, Polygon zkEVM, Base & Linea11:05 Outro