Yield farming has grown in popularity over the past year alongside the rise of decentralized finance, but recently the ability to earn a good return has been limited by the high transaction costs on the Ethereum (ETH) network. As a result, yield farmers have begun exploring options outside the Ethereum network for more accessible opportunities in a low fee environment. One option that has shown steady growth in liquidity since launching is Flamingo Finance (FLM), a DeFi platform based on the Neo (NEO) blockchain and the Poly Network interoperability protocol. Flamingo aims to become a full-service DeFi platform and the …

Bitcoin (BTC) now accounts for less than 60% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization, heralding the arrival of "alt season 2.0." In a tweet on March 29, analyst Filbfilb, co-founder of trading suite Decentrader, announced that conditions were finally right for a fresh altcoin surge as their total market capitalization is hitting new highs of nearly $750 billion. Bitcoin dominance at its lowest since October 2020 Highlighting the current BTC/USD spot price, the combined altcoin market cap in U.S. dollars and Bitcoin's market cap dominance, Filbfilb summarized the market in what will be music to the ears of altcoin traders …

Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the world by storm as stories of record-breaking digital art sales now regularly appear on mainstream news outlets and popular culture. One project that has been well-positioned for years to capitalize on this growing trend is Enjin Coin (ENJ), whose co-founder Witek Radomski was also involved in the development of the ERC-1155 token standard, which enabled the creation of NFTs on the Ethereum (ETH) network. Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView shows that the price of ENJ has risen by 800% in the past month, going from a low of $0.34 on Feb. 23 to …

Decentralized finance has exploded in popularity over the past year and many analysts have pointed to the 2020 'summer of DeFi' as the primary catalyst for the rallies seen in Ether (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). In the beginning, investors were able to easily secure 4-digit annual percentage yield (APY) on an almost endless number of attractively priced assets on Uniswap but the increased activity on the Etheruem network eventually led to unsustainable spikes in gas fees and serious network congestion. These skyrocketing gas fees have priced out the average retail investor from participating in even the simplest protocol interactions like …

As the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry grows, new exchanges and liquidity pools constantly emerge. For the average investor, keeping track of all of them and finding the best yield opportunities has become increasingly complicated. The situation becomes even worse as centralized exchanges also offer staking opportunities. Therefore, the need for a liquidity aggregator that connects to several decentralized and centralized exchanges has become quite clear. Orion Protocol aims to provide access from a single platform for users to trade and swap pools. Instead of competing with exchanges, the service aggregates order books and liquidity into one decentralized platform. When in …

Cashback rewards for purchases have long been a popular tactic used by banks and credit card companies to entice consumers to use their services. Several cryptocurrency companies like BlockFi and Coinbase have revealed future plans to offer cryptocurrency-backed debit and credit cards that offer cashback rewards in Bitcoin and StormX (STMX) has joined the crowd. StormX (STMX) is a gamified marketplace that allows users to earn STMX as well as other cryptocurrencies for shopping at one of its online network partner stores or by completing micro-tasks through its app. Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView shows that the price of …

According to a report by Coinshares, as of March 20, the weekly inflows into institutional crypto products has declined by about 59% when compared with the previous week. This suggests that institutional investors are taking a cautious approach after the recent bull run. However, that does not mean the institutional investors are dumping their holdings just yet. The report highlights that the total assets under management of crypto investment products hit a new high at $57 billion. While the crypto bull market is still intact, a report by Glassnode suggests it could be entering into its later stages. The on-chain …

Global developments over the past year have reshaped all aspects of daily life for most people and initiated some structural changes in how society operates. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have led to the rise of remote working and altered the way people make use of their free time. The coronavirus pandemic essentially shut down travel and this has had a direct impact on most entertainment hubs around the world. Gambling destinations like Las Vegas and Macau were pulverized by the pandemic and most of the world's most popular sporting events were halted or took place without spectators being present. The …

Data has become one of the most valuable resources on the planet and its analysis, collection and monetization have helped companies like Google and Facebook achieve blue-chip status in the eyes of investors. With monetization comes risk and privacy protection is one of the biggest challenges companies and data producers face. One cryptocurrency project that focuses on helping individuals and companies manage personal data is SelfKey (KEY), a blockchain-based identity platform that seeks to revolutionize the KYC process and embody the ethos of Self-Sovereign Identity. Data from Cointelegraph Markets and Tradingview shows that the price of KEY has vaulted 470% …

NPXS, the native token of PundiX, a cryptocurrency point of sale (PoS) solution provider, has seen a massive surge in price over the past 48 hours. In merely two days, the price of NPXS rose by more than 130% on Binance, outperforming most major cryptocurrencies on the exchange. There are three key reasons behind the rally: the launch of token staking, token reduction, and the overall positive sentiment around the altcoin market. Token staking and fewer NPXS tokens On March 13, Zac Cheah, the CEO of PundiX, reaffirmed that token reduction and staking for NPXS is happening later this month. …

Decentralized finance (DeFi) was the driving force behind the growth in the cryptocurrency market in early 2021, but lately, the sector has taken a back seat to nonfungible tokens as famous artists and legacy auction houses jump into the NFT ring. A break from the spotlight has allowed some of the more popular DeFi projects like Balancer to regroup and plan out the next steps for their protocols as they work toward creating a more interoperable, user-friendly DeFi ecosystem. Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView shows that Balancer Protocol Governance Token (BAL) reached a low of $28.95 on Feb. 23 …

This week CNBC reported that Morgan Stanley will give its millionaire clients access to Bitcoin (BTC) starting in April and this shows that traditional financial powerhouses are under pressure from their clients who are demanding exposure to cryptocurrencies. This suggests that the rate of institutional adoption may still be at a nascent stage. Chinese tech company Meitu also announced a new purchase of $21.6 million worth of Bitcoin and $28.4 million worth of Ether (ETH) on March 17. The company said its board believes “cryptocurrencies have ample room for appreciation in value” because the blockchain industry is still in its …