Tagged: coin metrics

May 31, 2026 @ 11:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics pointed out that quantum computing is advancing faster than many expected, shrinking the timeline for breaking the cryptographic foundations that secure major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. While no quantum machine today can crack elliptic-curve signatures at scale, recent breakthroughs—highlighted in analyses from… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics has indicated in a new report that so-called decentralized lending platforms like Aave form the backbone / infrastructural foundation of on-chain finance, allowing users to borrow assets while suppliers earn yields on otherwise idle holdings. Once dominated by incentive programs, Aave has matured… Read More

April 29, 2026 @ 4:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics’ State of the Network report has indicated that cryptocurrency markets posted a measured rebound in April despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy-market volatility. Total crypto market capitalization rose roughly 10 percent to about $2.7 trillion, with Bitcoin climbing 16 percent to surpass $78,000… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics examines two pressing developments reshaping crypto fundamentals: the evolving economics of stablecoin firm Circle (NYSE:CRCL) and a sharp liquidity crisis triggered by a major exploit in the restaking sector. Circle, which went public nearly a year ago, continues to dominate headlines as investors… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 2:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics explained in a blog post that on-chain vaults have solidified their role as essential infrastructure for yield generation and capital allocation. According to Coin Metrics’ latest State of the Network report, these tools function much like professionally managed funds or structured products, yet… Read More

April 13, 2026 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics State of the Network update noted that as blockspace scales and transaction costs keep falling, differentiation between various blockchains is gradually shifting from cost to more use-case specialization. Coin Metrics also touched on Bitcoin’s 20 millionth coin being mined in the past month,… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 4:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the first quarter of 2026 wrapped up, cryptocurrency markets navigated a turbulent environment shaped by macroeconomic shifts and geopolitical tensions. According to Coin Metrics’ latest State of the Network report, the period highlighted both challenges and notable progress in blockchain infrastructure, particularly in bridging… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the latest edition of the Coin Metrics (now acquired by Talos) State of the Network report, analysts highlight a shocking example of the perils facing large-scale trades in decentralized finance. On March 12, a user attempted a straightforward collateral conversion on Ethereum, swapping roughly… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This past week, Coin Metrics had released their latest 2025 Digital Assets Report, extensively breaking down some of the key structural developments and transformative trends shaping the web3 and crypto ecosystem from institutional adoption and regulatory breakthroughs to onchain expansion. Coin Metrics also noted that… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, the provider of institutional trading and portfolio technology for digital assets, announced that it will acquire Coin Metrics, the provider of crypto financial intelligence. By incorporating Coin Metrics’ crypto market data, blockchain analytics and benchmark indexes with Talos’s platform – a unified order and… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 1:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin, often referred to as “digital gold” or now even as “digital capital” by Strategy’s Michael Saylor, has continued sparked debate about its role in financial markets. Recent trends, highlighted in an extensive report from Coin Metrics, suggest that Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, may… Read More

March 26, 2025 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With almost one year elapsed since Bitcoin’s 4th halving, miners have endured a period of stabilization, adapting to “reduced block rewards, tighter margins, and shifting operational dynamics.” This, according to a research report that focuses on Bitcoin’s evolving narrative from peer to peer cash, as… Read More

March 5, 2025 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics noted that the Solana blockchain has emerged as a key player in the web3 and crypto ecosystem, due to its relatively high throughput, fairly low transaction costs, and a fast-growing ecosystem (although a lot of activity centers around speculative trading and meme coins)…. Read More

January 2, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2024 came to an end, Coin Metrics says that the year stands in stark contrast to the crypto winter of 2022. As mentioned in the report from Coin Metrics, 2024 was one of the “most consequential years in the history of crypto” across multiple… Read More

August 6, 2024 @ 10:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics’ State of the Network has provided comprehensive update on cryptocurrency markets amidst the unfolding global market sell-off as well as an insightful break down Coinbase’s Q2 2024 earnings. During this past weekend, global markets and crypto-assets alike were jolted by a number of… Read More

July 22, 2024 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Matías Andrade and Tanay Ved have recently shared key takeaways from a Coin Metrics report which noted that Mt. Gox creditors are finally receiving repayments, “with approximately $9 billion worth of Bitcoin set for distribution in July.” As mentioned in the Coin Metrics report, the… Read More

March 18, 2024 @ 3:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As a fundamental aspect of validating and securing proof of stake (PoS) blockchains, staking on the Ethereum network has captured significant attention since “The Merge,” according to an extensive report from Coin Metrics. The Coin Metrics team notes in their weekly report that currently, over… Read More

January 7, 2024 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kyle Waters and Tanay Ved from Coin Metrics noted that digital assets rebounded sharply in 2023 as market conditions “improved across the board and institutional interest accelerated alongside the impending launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF.” Looking to 2024, there are a number of important… Read More

December 22, 2023 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In their State of the Network report, Coin Metrics is examining the major developments that shaped the digital assets industry in 2023 through a “data-driven lens.” After a challenging 2022, this past year “brought a number of positive developments across the ecosystem, from new institutional… Read More

December 14, 2023 @ 10:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the State of the Network report, Coin Metrics continues their focused series on Bitcoin mining, spotlighting data across the crypto mining ecosystem. According to the Coin Metrics update, mining stands as “one of the most intriguing parts of the digital assets industry, often capturing… Read More