# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Cryptocurrency

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Death Is the Largest 'Buyer' of Cryptocurrency

Death is the largest "buyer" of cryptocurrency, permanently removing coins from circulation when holders pass away without sharing access to their wallets. With an estimated 500 million global crypto holders—mostly young—and an annual mortality rate of 0.2%, around 1 million holders die each year. If just 10% of these leave wallets recoverable, approximately 100,000 wallets holding an average of $20,000 each become inaccessible annually, effectively burning $2 billion in crypto. This issue grows as the holder population ages. To address inheritance without reintroducing intermediaries, a self-custody solution is proposed: create a long-hosted personal website with an obscure domain; encrypt seed phrases by converting each word into a numeric code based on its location in a specific book (page, line, word position); and publish only the code sequence on the site. This method balances security, accessibility, and avoids reliance on third parties, ensuring assets remain both secure and inheritable.

深潮12/16 14:59

WEEX Completes $2 Million WXT Buyback, Rewarding User Support for 'Futures Mining'

Global cryptocurrency exchange WEEX has completed a $2 million buyback of its native token WXT, repurchasing 72,571,028 WXT tokens. The move is part of the platform’s effort to reward users for their participation in the "Futures Mining" campaign, which offers up to 30% trading fee rebates in WXT. The campaign, originally scheduled to end on December 15, has been extended by 10 days to December 25 due to high user demand. Participants receive real-time WXT rewards for each futures trade, with higher trading volumes unlocking greater rebate tiers, ranging from Bronze to King Miner levels. To prevent inflation and support token value, WEEX used its own funds for the buyback, maintaining WXT’s scarcity. Since its launch in July 2024, WXT has seen significant growth, with year-to-date gains of around 70%, making it one of the top-performing exchange tokens. WEEX has conducted four buybacks to date, burning 41.24% of WXT’s total supply. Additional token utility includes fee discounts, airdrops, and membership benefits, offering holders an estimated annualized return of 660.61%.

marsbit12/16 13:58

WEEX Completes $2 Million WXT Buyback, Rewarding User Support for 'Futures Mining'

marsbit12/16 13:58

WEEX Completes $2 Million WXT Buyback, Rewarding Users for Supporting 'Futures Mining'

On December 16, the cryptocurrency exchange WEEX announced the completion of a $2 million WXT token buyback, repurchasing 72,571,028 WXT from the open market. This initiative is part of the platform’s effort to reward users for their participation in the "Futures Mining" event, which offers up to 30% trading fee rebates distributed in real-time as WXT. The Futures Mining campaign, launched on November 26, allows users' contract trading to function as a form of mining—where higher trading volumes yield greater rebates. Due to its popularity, the event has been extended by 10 days, now running until December 25. Top participants have already generated over $9.1 billion in trading volume, earning more than 3 million WXT in rewards. Unlike typical mining programs that may cause token inflation, WEEX’s buyback mechanism ensures WXT remains deflationary. To date, WEEX has conducted four buybacks, destroying 41.24% of WXT’s total supply. The token has risen over 180% since its launch in July 2024, making it one of the top-performing exchange tokens this year. WXT also offers additional utility including fee discounts, airdrops, and membership benefits, with an estimated annualized return of 660.61% for holders.

深潮12/16 13:39

WEEX Completes $2 Million WXT Buyback, Rewarding Users for Supporting 'Futures Mining'

深潮12/16 13:39

The Economist: The Real Threat of Cryptocurrency to Traditional Banks

The Economist article "The Real Threat Cryptocurrency Poses to Traditional Banks" examines the escalating tensions between the traditional banking sector and the crypto industry. Despite both benefiting from a more favorable regulatory environment, especially following the passage of the GENIUS Act which provided a legal framework for stablecoins, a significant power shift is occurring. Banks' most immediate concern is regulatory arbitrage in stablecoins. Although the GENIUS Act prohibits issuers from paying interest to prevent deposit outflows, companies like Circle circumvent this by sharing revenue with exchanges, which then pay "rewards" to users. Banks are demanding this loophole be closed. Furthermore, crypto firms are breaking into the core of the financial system. In a landmark move, U.S. regulators granted national bank trust charters to five digital asset firms, including Circle and Ripple, allowing them to provide custody services nationwide. The collective impact of these developments poses a profound threat. The core of the banks' dilemma is their waning political influence. Crypto has firmly entrenched itself within the right-wing, anti-establishment political sphere, amassing a massive war chest for lobbying. Banks are no longer the most powerful financial voice in the Republican party. In a ironic twist, they now sometimes find themselves allied with Democratic senators and left-leaning groups who share concerns over stablecoin risks, proving that political alliances in this battle are increasingly unpredictable.

深潮12/16 05:57

The Economist: The Real Threat of Cryptocurrency to Traditional Banks

深潮12/16 05:57

Crypto.com Announces Updated App Referral Feature to Expand User Participation Across the Crypto.com Platform

Crypto.com has announced an updated App Referral feature designed to expand user participation and enable both referrers and referees to earn up to US$100 in CRO rewards. The enhanced feature includes a dedicated dashboard for tracking referral activity and rewards, along with trading-based earnings that increase with referred users' trading volume. It also offers personalized sharing options for referral codes. The update emphasizes ease of use, transparency, and scalability, supporting Crypto.com's goal to mainstream cryptocurrency adoption. Both existing and new users can participate and benefit from the program.

bitcoinist12/15 12:32

Crypto.com Announces Updated App Referral Feature to Expand User Participation Across the Crypto.com Platform

bitcoinist12/15 12:32

Detailed Analysis of Robinhood's Latest Fundamentals and Revenue Sources in Its 'Full Transition to Cryptocurrency'

Robinhood has emerged as a top performer in the current market cycle, with its stock surging 17x from its 2022 lows. The company is undergoing a strategic "full pivot to crypto" and has significantly diversified its revenue streams beyond its core transaction-based income. In 2024, Robinhood is projected to generate $2.95 billion in revenue, a 58% increase from 2023. Its revenue composition is now more balanced: transaction-based revenue (from stocks, options, and crypto) accounts for 58% of total revenue, down from 77% in 2021. This diversification is driven by new revenue lines, including its fast-growing prediction market platform (Kalshi, with $100M in annualized revenue) and Robinhood Gold (2.34M paid subscribers). Net interest income now constitutes 35% of total revenue. Notably, crypto is a major profit driver, contributing 21% of YTD revenue despite representing only 12% of total trading volume. This highlights its superior monetization model compared to stock trading. Options remain the largest revenue source. Robinhood's ambitious crypto roadmap includes the integration of the acquired Bitstamp exchange, development of a crypto wallet V2 with DeFi connectivity, plans to build an L2 on Arbitrum, and a pioneering strategy to tokenize public and private equities. This positions Robinhood to become a full-stack platform for tokenization, crypto trading, and financial services. Key risks include intense competition from traditional brokers and crypto-native firms like Coinbase, execution challenges in merging its user experience with crypto, and potential slow adoption of its equity tokenization strategy by issuers. Trading at a high P/E of 56, Robinhood's stock may be susceptible to a significant pullback if retail risk appetite cools, potentially creating a long-term buying opportunity. The company's leadership, user experience, and aggressive crypto vision make it a potential future leader in finance.

marsbit12/15 12:29

Detailed Analysis of Robinhood's Latest Fundamentals and Revenue Sources in Its 'Full Transition to Cryptocurrency'

marsbit12/15 12:29

Altcoin Season Index Drops to Lowest Since July. What's Happening with Cryptocurrency

The Altcoin Season Index has dropped to its lowest level since July, reaching 33 points on December 15th, according to Blockchain Center. This metric compares the 90-day performance of the top 50 cryptocurrencies (excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens) against Bitcoin. A reading above 75 indicates an altcoin season, while below 25 signifies a Bitcoin season. The index briefly entered altcoin season territory for less than two weeks in September, hitting 80 points for the first time in 2025. Since then, it has fallen sharply to 33. Over the past 90 days, ZCash (ZEC) was the top performer with a 686% gain, while most major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (-22%), Ethereum (-29.8%), Solana (-43.9%), and Ton (-50%), posted significant losses. Bitcoin's market dominance has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 57.6% and 60.6% over the past three months, and currently stands at 59.13%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's price is trading around $90,000, down 28.8% from its October high of approximately $126,000. An alternative index from CoinMarketCap, which tracks the top 100 cryptocurrencies, fell to just 19 points.

RBK-crypto12/15 10:52

Altcoin Season Index Drops to Lowest Since July. What's Happening with Cryptocurrency

RBK-crypto12/15 10:52

Imbalance in Returns Amid High Correlation: Why is Capital Being 'Squeezed Out' of Altcoins?

Over the past year, a stark divergence has emerged between cryptocurrency and U.S. equity markets. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have posted significant gains, altcoins have experienced a severe downturn, indicating a structural shift of capital toward higher-quality assets. Major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose substantially in 2024 and 2025 with relatively low drawdowns. In contrast, the CoinDesk 80 Index, tracking altcoins outside the top 20 cryptocurrencies, plummeted over 46% in Q1 2025 and was down 38% year-to-date by mid-July. A key driver is the "return imbalance under high correlation." Despite a correlation of 0.9 between major cryptocurrencies (CoinDesk 5 Index) and altcoins (CoinDesk 80), their returns diverged drastically. The former gained 12-13%, while the latter fell nearly 40%. The risk-adjusted return gap is even wider. Altcoin indices showed volatility similar to or higher than equities but delivered deeply negative returns and negative Sharpe ratios. Over five years, a small-cap crypto index returned -8%, while a large-cap index surged 380%. Trading data shows capital is not exiting crypto but flowing up the quality curve. Volume is concentrating in the top 10 altcoins and "institutional-grade" assets like Solana and XRP with regulatory clarity. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are attracting sustained institutional inflows. Consequently, diversification into altcoins has lost its appeal. Their high correlation with major cryptos negates diversification benefits while adding risk. The market's logic has shifted: capital is now focused on regulated, liquid assets, squeezing out lower-quality altcoins.

marsbit12/15 09:08

Imbalance in Returns Amid High Correlation: Why is Capital Being 'Squeezed Out' of Altcoins?

marsbit12/15 09:08

Financial Times: Why the world should be worried about stablecoins

The article from the Financial Times argues that the global push for dollar-denominated stablecoins, particularly from the US, is a cause for serious concern. While stablecoins are promoted as a solution to high US payment costs and inefficient cross-border transfers, their adoption primarily benefits issuers, criminals, and the US Treasury by helping finance its deficits. However, stablecoins lack the stability, transparency, and regulatory oversight of traditional money. They fail key tests of singleness (uniform value), resilience, and integrity (resisting illicit activity), as highlighted by institutions like the BIS. The author suggests that instead of embracing these risky private currencies, other countries—especially in Europe—should develop their own well-regulated digital payment systems. The piece concludes that the current US approach to stablecoins is predatory and could have disastrous consequences, warranting global resistance.

marsbit12/12 15:58

Financial Times: Why the world should be worried about stablecoins

marsbit12/12 15:58

Bitcoin's Creator Has Not Appeared Publicly for Exactly 15 Years. Where Did Satoshi Disappear To?

Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been absent from the public eye for exactly 15 years, with his last known communication dating back to April 26, 2011. His final public forum post on December 12, 2010, addressed a DoS attack on the Bitcoin network. Shortly before disappearing, he privately corresponded with early developers, informing them he had "moved on to other things" and that Bitcoin was in good hands, specifically naming Gavin Andresen as the lead developer. His withdrawal is speculated to be linked to Andresen's planned talk about Bitcoin at the CIA headquarters. Satoshi's true identity remains one of cryptocurrency's greatest mysteries. Numerous theories exist, ranging from him being an individual to a group, or even a project by the CIA. Several individuals, including cryptographers Hal Finney and Nick Szabo, have been proposed as candidates, but all have either denied it or remained silent. Some speculate he may be deceased. The mystery is fueled further by the immense wealth potentially held by Satoshi. Research based on a unique mining pattern, dubbed "Patoshi," suggests he may have mined approximately 1.1 million BTC, worth over $100 billion at current prices. This was possible due to minimal mining competition and a high coin emission rate in Bitcoin's early days, when it could be mined on a regular laptop. The network's computational power has since grown by over 10 billion times.

RBK-crypto12/12 12:55

Bitcoin's Creator Has Not Appeared Publicly for Exactly 15 Years. Where Did Satoshi Disappear To?