The Role of Blockchain in the Future of Insurance
As insurers worldwide look for ways to modernize operations and enhance client experiences, blockchain offers a compelling solution to long-standing challenges
Crypto
Cryptocurrencies let you buy goods and services, use apps and games or trade them for profit. Here’s more about what cryptocurrency is and how to protect yourself. A cryptocurrency (or “crypto”) is a digital asset that can circulate without the need for a central monetary authority such as a government or bank. Instead, cryptocurrencies are created using cryptographic techniques that enable people to buy, sell or trade them securely.
Crypto Market Outlook 2025: Sentiment, Trends & Key Metrics
Multiple indicators suggest the beginning of another “crypto winter,” driven by sharp negative sentiment following the introduction of global tariffs and the risk of further escalation
Blockchain vs. Cryptocurrency: What’s the Difference?
Blockchain and cryptocurrency are two terms that have become inseparable, yet they are not the same thing. Blockchain is the technology. Cryptocurrency is the application of that technology
Central Banks’ Stance on Bitcoin: A Double-Edged Sword for BTC/USD
The partnership between Bitcoin and central banks will shape up in the following years because of economic circumstances, regulatory changes, and market preferences
A Powerful Tool for Volatile Crypto Markets: An In-depth Analysis of BYDFi’s Strategy Trading Features
The unpredictable nature of crypto markets, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets undergoing extreme volatility, leaves investors both excited by opportunities and anxious about risks
SEC Forms Crypto Task Force to Develop Clear Regulatory Framework
SEC announced the creation of a task force focused on establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets
2024 Crypto Market Review: Challenging Period for Investing in Risk Assets
The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a challenging period for investing in risk assets. The 2024 has been as eventful as they come
2024 Crypto Fundraising Rebounds: Signs of Growth Amid Market Uncertainty
Crypto fundraising landscape is showing signs of recovery. In the last months, we’ve been in the same cycle in terms of sentiment
Crypto Market Insights: Fundraising & Venture Capital Trends
Crypto market shown resilience, maintaining a steady pace of deals and investments. A substantial share of growth can be attributed to gaming and infrastructure
Regulation and Taxation of Crypto Assets in Ukraine
Regulation and taxation of crypto assets in Ukraine, impact on GDP and tax revenues, and the shadowing factor as the main driver of efficiency growth in the industry
New Trends in the Use Crypto by Criminals
Being at the forefront of helping businesses and agencies detect crypto crime, Elliptic routinely researches new trends in how criminals are using crypto for illicit activitie
TOP 10 Opportunities & Megatrends for Insurance Industry by 2030
Transformative trends are shaping the future risk landscape, creating $200+ bn of market potential for insurers by 2030. Top 10 opportunities
First Crypto Criminal Case Involving Attack on a DEX’s Smart Contract
Criminal Case Involving Attack on a Decentralized Exchange. Shakeeb Ahmed used his expertise to defraud the exchange and steal approximately $9 mn in cryptocurrency
FATF Updates Guidance on Virtual Crypto Assets – NFT, DeFi & Stablecoin’s Standards
FATF issues its annual targeted update on the implementation of its standards on Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets
Impact of Sanctions on Сrypto. 5 Steps to Compliance & Blockchain Analysis
Sanctions activity impacting the crypto space has gone into overdrive. The US, EU, UK and other countries imposed major financial and trade sanctions on Russia
Game & Finance: Blockchain GameFi Market — Digital Virtual Assets
GameFi is an amalgamation of the words “Game” and “Finance”, and incorporates elements of both gaming as well as financial incentives.
Metaverse and NFT Market Trends Outlook for 2024
NFTs have a lot of potential in the metaverse. They provide a way to represent ownership of assets, create scarcity, and monetize content
Decentralized Exchanges Risks Review. What is a DEX in Crypto?
What is a decentralized exchange? A decentralized exchange allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies without a centralized intermediary to provide liquidity
NFT Market Review: Marketplace, Aggregators, Price Performance
NFTs have enabled the possibility of digital ownership and supported the evolution of Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. NFT market have a potential in metaverse
Venture Capital Investment in Web 3.0, Blockchain & Crypto Startups
The second quarter saw a stable overall level of investment in Web 3.0, Blockchain & Crypto Startups, but many signs pointed to a decrease in venture capital
How Metaverse & Visual Intelligence Can Transform Insurance Industry?
The metaverse was already worth nearly $500 billion. That figure is expected to rise to a staggering $800 billion by 2024 as more platforms enter the market
Biggest Decentralized Finance Hacks: New Crypto DeFi Crime Trends
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has had a challenging year – losing 75% of its total value locked over the last 11 months. While the crypto crash might have hit investors
Investing in the Metaverse. How to Jump into the Metaverse Virtual World?
When we consider the metaverse not as an unprecedented revolution but instead as an evolution of the web, we can hypothesize that companies’ present web strategies
How Can Insurance Industry Prepare for the Metaverse?
What is new is the rise of industries like insurance, finance, retail, and more getting into the metaverse. 30% of organizations will have services ready for Metaverse
How Much Are Crypto Criminals Laundering Using Blockchain Technology?
Crypto criminals will launder at least $10.5 billion by 2025 by harnessing new blockchain technology that is creating opportunities for financial crime faster
As insurers worldwide look for ways to modernize operations and enhance client experiences, blockchain offers a compelling solution to long-standing challenges
Multiple indicators suggest the beginning of another “crypto winter,” driven by sharp negative sentiment following the introduction of global tariffs and the risk of further escalation
Blockchain and cryptocurrency are two terms that have become inseparable, yet they are not the same thing. Blockchain is the technology. Cryptocurrency is the application of that technology
The partnership between Bitcoin and central banks will shape up in the following years because of economic circumstances, regulatory changes, and market preferences