Understanding the Crypto-Craze

Bitcoin ETFs Take 2

Bitcoin ETFs Take 2

On January 10th the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first regulated Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) that give investors direct exposure to the price of Bitcoin. Almost immediately 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs were launched by some of the biggest names in...

Stablecoins – Not so Stable?

Stablecoins – Not so Stable?

Cryptocurrency continues to make headlines, just not in the way we have become familiar with in the last year. As volatility in crypto assets has shown no signs of abating, crypto investors looked for other avenues to have exposure to a digital currency that could be more stable… enter Stablecoins. […]

Understanding Bitcoin ETFs

Understanding Bitcoin ETFs

Since we last looked at Bitcoin a lot has changed. Several of the potential bear cases we discussed (such as attempted government regulation and concern over the amount of energy used while mining) came to pass, and the price of bitcoin fell substantially. However, the price of Bitcoin[…]

Ethereum Part I: An Introduction

Ethereum Part I: An Introduction

In this installment of “Understanding the Crypto Craze” we will focus on Ethereum. Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin. The digital currency had been on quite a run, hitting a record above $4,000 in early May before experiencing significant volatility in the past week. Let’s begin by taking a look at the basics […]