Finance

Traditionally, it's about facilitating monetary capital, covering all aspects related to the flow of money and banking credit. In the Web3 realm, understanding financial principles is essential with the crypto economy burgeoning, increased issuance of cryptocurrencies, and the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi). This knowledge not only aids in navigating the evolving landscape of crypto trends but also lays the groundwork necessary for engaging with an array of crypto-based offerings.

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The Future of Global Payments: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Web3 Payment Sector
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The Future of Global Payments: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Web3 Payment Sector

Payment is a crucial aspect of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with tens of thousands of crypto transactions occurring both on-chain and off-chain daily. A new cryptocurrency often appreciates in value due to its practical use in payments, making payments an important bridge between the Web2 and Web3 worlds. This article will take you through various business scenarios and projects within the Web3 payment industry.
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The Impact of Political Platforms on Cryptocurrency
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The Impact of Political Platforms on Cryptocurrency

This article draws on Malcolm X's 1964 speech, arguing that cryptocurrency holders should unite to advocate for crypto-friendly legislation.
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RWA: The First Wave of Tokenization Has Arrived
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RWA: The First Wave of Tokenization Has Arrived

Tokenization records ownership of traditional or real-world assets on a blockchain, creating digital versions of these assets. The process has four steps: identifying the asset, issuing and managing tokens, distributing and trading tokens, and ongoing asset servicing. Benefits include better capital efficiency, wider access, lower operational costs, improved compliance, and reduced infrastructure costs. Challenges include technical readiness, high implementation costs, market maturity, regulatory uncertainty, and industry coordination. Despite these, the first wave of tokenization is starting, with examples like stablecoins and tokenized U.S. Treasuries showing its potential.
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A History Primer on Tokenization: Why Assets Will Move to Public Blockchains
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A History Primer on Tokenization: Why Assets Will Move to Public Blockchains

This article delves into the potential and challenges of tokenizing financial assets on public blockchains. Although billions of dollars of real financial assets have been tokenized and deployed on public blockchains, there is still a lot of work to be done at the intersection of law and technology to re-infrastructure the financial system.
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Crypto Theft Cases: How to Determine the Involved Cryptocurrency Value?
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Crypto Theft Cases: How to Determine the Involved Cryptocurrency Value?

In criminal cases, if there is a significant fluctuation in cryptocurrency prices within a short period, how should the amount involved in the crime be determined? Different standards of determination could directly influence the future direction of the case.
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Presto Research: Understanding the Development History of Japan's Cryptocurrency Market
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Presto Research: Understanding the Development History of Japan's Cryptocurrency Market

In this research article, we (1) present the history of cryptocurrency in Japan, particularly in terms of various regulatory developments, (2) look at where Japan stands today, and finally (3) explore several major players in the domestic crypto industry.
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Journey Towards Sustainable Yield Farming
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Journey Towards Sustainable Yield Farming

This article explores the evolution of yield models within the DeFi ecosystem, as well as protocols that use elements like RWA (Real-World Assets) and basis trading to maintain yield and liquidity. The development of on-ramp and off-ramp solutions and changes centered around cross-chain interoperability will replace these centralized factors, enhance user convenience in the DeFi ecosystem, and continue to drive innovation in new DeFi protocols as blockchain usage increases.
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MAS White Paper on "Global Layer 1: Foundation for Financial Networks"
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MAS White Paper on "Global Layer 1: Foundation for Financial Networks"

This article delves into the contents of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's white paper "Global Layer 1: Foundation Layer for Financial Networks," which details a blueprint for the development of global financial infrastructure based on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The article analyzes the shortcomings of the current financial market infrastructure and proposes a vision to achieve cross-border payments and asset tokenization through the establishment of open and interoperable DLT infrastructure. This initiative will help reduce operating costs for financial institutions, improve market liquidity and efficiency, and ensure compliance with international regulatory standards.
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A VALUE INVESTOR’S GUIDE TO BITCOIN
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A VALUE INVESTOR’S GUIDE TO BITCOIN

This article delves into the roots of value investing and how it can be applied to Bitcoin. It traces the philosophy from its inception in the late 1920s by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd to its refinement by Warren Buffett and others. While Bitcoin isn't a traditional security, the core principles of value investing - including a long-term perspective, contrarian thinking, and the power of compounding returns - can be applied to Bitcoin analysis. The article suggests that understanding Bitcoin's investment value and potential is enhanced through a value investing lens.
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Mass Adoption Would Ruin Crypto. Keep It a Niche
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Mass Adoption Would Ruin Crypto. Keep It a Niche

The large-scale adoption of any blockchain or B2C application depends on the price of its token, or rather, the industry not constantly facing the risk of imminent collapse. To a great extent, the biggest issue in the development of cryptocurrency is its growth. The alternating cycles of euphoria during market booms and despair during downturns, occurring approximately every four years, are a consequence of cryptocurrency's pursuit of mass adoption.
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Web3 Payment Explained: Global Payments’ Future
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Web3 Payment Explained: Global Payments’ Future

Payments are a crucial scenario in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with tens of thousands of cryptocurrency payments occurring both on-chain and off-chain every day. A new cryptocurrency often appreciates in value due to its practical use in payments, making payments an essential bridge connecting the Web2 and Web3 worlds. In recent years, traditional payment providers have been actively entering the Web3 payment space, launching products such as stablecoins and peer-to-peer transaction infrastructures. The driving forces behind this trend include the high profit potential of the cryptocurrency industry, intense competition and high operational costs in traditional payment businesses, and the payment advantages brought by new technologies. As more countries begin to regulate and legalize cryptocurrency payments, the prevalence of crypto payments will further increase. The development of blockchain technology and applications will further enhance the convenience, efficiency, and security of Web3 payment services
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Analyze the Relationship Between BTC Spot ETFs and CME's Massive Short Positions
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Analyze the Relationship Between BTC Spot ETFs and CME's Massive Short Positions

This article analyzes the recent panic in the cryptocurrency market, focusing on the large short positions in Bitcoin futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Since launching BTC futures trading in 2017, CME now holds 28.75% of the market. Currently, CME's short positions amount to $5.8 billion, raising concerns about large-scale shorting of BTC by Wall Street. The author analyzes the data and suggests that these short positions are likely due to institutional investors arbitraging the price difference between CME futures and Bitcoin spot ETFs, rather than simply being bearish on the market. The article also discusses the potential impact of this arbitrage strategy on ETF net inflows and Bitcoin prices, urging investors to reassess the significance of the relevant data. Additionally, it points out that there are still bearish forces in the market, so caution is advised.
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The Controversial Coin Circle KOL Round Financing, What Are The Legal Risks?
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The Controversial Coin Circle KOL Round Financing, What Are The Legal Risks?

This article further explores the legal risks of KOL round financing, including false advertising, suspected pyramid schemes, and accomplice risks, and provides suggestions to avoid these risks to maintain the healthy development of the crypto market.
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Frequent Scams and Theft in the Cryptocurrency Space: How Can Ordinary People Protect Themselves?
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Frequent Scams and Theft in the Cryptocurrency Space: How Can Ordinary People Protect Themselves?

Recently, scams in the cryptocurrency space have become rampant, leading to losses of 4.6 billion dollars in 2023 and 500 million dollars already lost in early 2024. Common problems include vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols (like flash loan attacks and oracle manipulation), phishing websites, and fake airdrops. To protect yourself, enhance your security awareness, regularly check and revoke unknown authorizations, use cold wallets for most of your assets, and avoid clicking on unknown links or downloading unfamiliar plugins.
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Bluefin: Building High-Performance Sui DeFi (TGE Soon)
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Bluefin: Building High-Performance Sui DeFi (TGE Soon)

As the top trading platform in the Sui ecosystem, Bluefin relies on its efficient transaction processing speed, transparent on-chain security mechanism and user-friendly operating interface to provide users with a derivatives + spot multi-variety trading experience, while building ecological infrastructure facilities on the Sui network and create a decentralized financial ecosystem. Through its innovative application layer design, Sui's technical advantages are fully demonstrated. Not only does it have significant advantages in transaction speed and cost, it also further promotes the popularity and application of the Sui ecosystem.
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