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Web1 to Web3: The evolution of online payments
Online payments have come a long way since the early days of Web1 when credit card transactions were the primary method of payment and security concerns were rampant. But with the emergence of Web2 pa
Apr 25, 2024
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How Web3 is turbocharging the search engine
Search engines have come a long way since the early days of the Internet. In the Web1 era, search engines were primary and relied on simple algorithms to index and retrieve web pages. As the Internet
Apr 25, 2024
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Altcoin
Is Cosmos the future of blockchain interoperability?
*By Sam Glass, Listings Manager at OKX.* Crypto is a fast-evolving industry with countless narratives floating around, each offering a unique perspective on the future possibilities of crypto. However
Apr 25, 2024
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From banks to exchanges, what happens to your money?
From banks to crypto exchanges, there's lots that can happen when you transfer money to a custodian. But if you think the job of a bank is to store your cash, you might be in for a surprise. Here's ou
Apr 25, 2024
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Consortium blockchains: What you need to know
Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger technology (DLT) that facilitates the sharing and storage of data and information in groups called blocks. The emerging technology has gained substantial pop
Apr 25, 2024
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What Is a Crypto Index Fund?
For a while now, the crypto industry sought to provide as many financial services to its users as possible. In fact, it wishes to mirror the traditional financial industry and offer a better version o
Apr 25, 2024
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What is hard cap in cryptocurrency?
The cryptocurrency industry has brought of new terminology, and it continues to do so as it grows. Some terms are similar to the ones you might know from traditional finance. For example, Initial Coin
Apr 25, 2024
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Understanding crypto token burns: A comprehensive guide
You’ll often see crypto projects talk about ‘burning’ coins, but what is the practice and why does it happen? In short, cryptocurrency burning refers to the process of permanently removing a specific number of tokens from the supply in circulation. The act of burning tokens is permanent, meaning the assets are destroyed forever.
Apr 25, 2024
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Institutional top of mind | #14
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, delved into one of the recent trending topics in the financial market: Bitcoin reached a new all-time high. He analyzes the major distinctions between the all-time highs observed in 2020 and 2024, aiming to analyze the implications these differences hold for the future trajectory of Bitcoin and market dynamics.
Apr 25, 2024
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Institutional top of mind | #13
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, wishes every reader a prosperous Chinese New Year as we enter the Year of the "loong." With the recent market rally and consolidation, and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, we present three key indicators and observations, all starting with the word "long," symbolizing our celebration.
Apr 25, 2024
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Institutional top of mind | #11
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, explores the profound market impact resulting from the recent launches of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. He analyzes the dynamic interplay between supply and demand and the consequential changes in market structure. Additionally, he highlights potential trading opportunities that institutional traders can seize following this significant market event.
Apr 25, 2024
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Institutional top of mind | #10
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to investors in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, shares his three predictions for the Institutional crypto market in 2024. Alongside unveiling these predictions, he'll also explain why these trends hold significant importance for institutions currently positioned in crypto space.
Apr 25, 2024
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Navigating the evolving Telegram and TON ecosystem for future opportunities
Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher @OKX Ventures and repurposed by Kelvin Lam, CFA This is the second part of the Ton Ecosystem and Industry Analysis Report . First part of the report: A Deep Dive into the TON (The Open Network) Ecosystem
Apr 25, 2024
Ethereum
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What's next in 2023 for account abstraction?
Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher @OKX Ventures 2023 was a big year for account abstraction (AA), as the arrival of the ERC-4337 Ethereum standard brought new opportunities for users of the network. ERC-4337 gave access to smart wallet contracts, and its progress since launch has brought new capabilities.
Apr 25, 2024
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Institutional top of mind | #15
Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Institutional Research for OKX, analyzes the recent market drivers and seeks to understand the drivers behind the recent crypto market weakness. Despite the prevailing uncertainties, alternative trading approaches present opportunities to generate yield in this environment.
Apr 24, 2024
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Exploring the impact of crypto phones on blockchain technology
With the rise in cryptocurrency adoption, blockchain-based smartphones have recorded a growing interest in the market. The awareness of data privacy, financial inclusion, and security has changed how users store data, transact monetary values, and communicate. Increased privacy, security, and decentralized smartphone features have given birth to a new generation – crypto phones.
Apr 25, 2024
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Bitcoin vs gold: can digital gold beat its physical counterpart?
For centuries, gold has stood the test of time with little competition as an asset. To many, it’s the perfect asset. It's scarce and has become a sought-after metal. It’s long been a bastion of value and a hedge against economic turmoil. However, Bitcoin has challenged gold’s position in the last few years, leading some to call it “digital gold”.
Apr 25, 2024
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Crypto vs stocks: the ultimate guide to which asset is right for you
Cryptocurrencies and stocks are two different types of asset classes for traders to choose from. Each has its own characteristics and fundamentals that traders must study and understand before committing their funds.
Apr 25, 2024
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Best crypto analytics tools to research and trade cryptocurrencies
The crypto space moves quickly, and staying ahead of market trends to make informed decisions could give you a much-needed edge. That’s why many crypto companies have developed analytics tools to help traders navigate the space.
Apr 25, 2024
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What Is BUIDL in Crypto?
BUIDL in crypto is a term used to describe the action of actively building or creating something within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. It’s a play on the word “hodl,” which refers to holding
Apr 25, 2024
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How Singapore became a world-class jurisdiction for digital assets
To most experts, Singapore's emergence as a leading player in the global crypto space isn't a surprise. The country has long been one of the world's top TradFi (traditional finance) centers , and Asia's top FinTech hub . In recent years, sizable wealth has flowed .
Apr 25, 2024
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What is DYOR? A guide to doing your own research
What is DYOR? DYOR is the acronym for 'do your own research'. DYOR embodies the individualistic spirit of crypto that encourages each person to conduct their own research to decide when to buy, sell, or hold certain crypto tokens to make sure they're making the right choices based on their trading strategy.
Sep 24, 2024
Bitcoin
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Comparing Bitcoin and S&P 500: charts and correlation to stocks
When it comes to building a portfolio for the long haul, traders often look towards long-standing, blue-chip stocks and exchange-traded funds tracking the Standard and Poor's 500 (S&P 500). Given their time-tested narrative and popularity among institutions, it's no surprise why such assets are top picks for anyone new to the world of traditional finance (TradFi).
Sep 10, 2024
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Top 5 European countries for crypto adoption in 2024
Crypto is on the march in Europe, with Central, Northern, and Western Europe (CNWE) representing the second-largest market in 2023 behind North America, according to Chainanalysis . Meanwhile, Eastern Europe captured 8.9% of the total global crypto value received in the year to June 2023, with Ukraine sitting highest (fifth) among all European nations in Chainanalysis' 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index.
Apr 25, 2024
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