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A Beginner's Guide to Crypto: Trials and Tribulations of a Web3 Newbie

The Otonomist • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Wallets Exchanges Investing DeFi
  1. The first step in the crypto world is understanding the difference between centralized and decentralized wallets.
  2. When navigating through buying and trading cryptocurrencies, it's important to be mindful of transaction fees and how they can impact your investments.
  3. Crypto offers opportunities beyond traditional payments, such as swapping coins, investing for profit, and exploring the world of decentralized finance (DeFi).

The Structure of Competition between Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Not Investing Advice • 137 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🔮 Crypto Competition Exchanges Market Dynamics Regulation
  1. Crypto exchange ecosystem is competitive with over 100 active exchanges in the US trading similar assets.
  2. Binance and Coinbase listing new tokens increases trade volume on other exchanges, making them complements not substitutes.
  3. Small exchanges rely on market maker arbitrage with Binance/Coinbase for liquidity, showcasing the 'leader' role of large exchanges in crypto markets.

SEC Voyage Into Futures Ends Badly

Confronting the Future • 58 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
💰 Finance Securities Cryptocurrency Regulation Exchanges Legislation
  1. The SEC faced difficulties in court hearings about Voyager's bankruptcy and the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF.
  2. Judges criticized the SEC's handling and lack of clarity in legal arguments, raising doubts about their approach.
  3. SEC's stance on unregistered crypto exchanges could lead to regulatory challenges, pushing crypto firms to explore non-US options.
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Coin Metrics’ State of the Network: Issue 216

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🔮 Crypto Regulation Market Impact Exchanges Securities
  1. A milestone ruling favored Ripple Labs Inc. in its case with the SEC regarding the XRP token.
  2. The market reacted strongly to the ruling, with XRP price surging and U.S. exchanges re-listing XRP for trading.
  3. The ruling highlights the complexities of applying securities laws to digital assets and the ongoing battle between the crypto industry and regulators.