Category Crypto

Bitcoin and Grain: a tale of two custodies

FTX’s collapse demonstrated the wisdom of segregating the activities of market making on the one hand (Alameda) from those of running an exchange (FTX) and a custodian (FTX again) on the other. However, the question of whether to segregate the…

The Dos and Don’ts of Bitcoin Self-Custody

Bitcoin is a completely decentralized system, there is no ability to reverse payments, and there is no customer support line where you can call for help if you mess something up. When you take self-custody of your own Bitcoin, you…

Stablecoins Steal The Spotlight With $150 Billion Market Cap

Stablecoins have recently achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $150 billion in market capitalization, with daily trading volume reaching $122 billion. This achievement marks a notable resurgence and growth in the stablecoin sector, with implications for the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. Market…