Chainalysis


Videos

Chainalysis Exec on Why Emerging Markets Are Top of the 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Ranking

Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis has released its 2021 global crypto adoption index, an ​annual report on bitcoin adoption by country worldwide. Kimberly Grauer, Chainalysis Director of Research, breaks down this year’s findings and what they suggest about the global state of crypto and emerging markets.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Videos

DeFi Adoption Still Reportedly Far From Mainstream

A new report from blockchain data firm Chainalysis suggests mainstream adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols remains at an early stage relative to the wider crypto industry. “The Hash” group digs into the findings and what they could indicate about the ever-evolving future of DeFi.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Finance

DeFi Adoption Is Still Far From Mainstream: Chainalysis

A new report from the blockchain-sleuthing firm says DeFi has been "powered by experienced cryptocurrency traders and investors."

DeFi's adoption requires more grassroots activity, says Chainalysis.

Videos

Lightning Network Nodes Surpass 25K for First Time Ever

CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses his assessment of skyrocketing activity on Bitcoin's Lightning Network as it surpassed 25,000 active nodes for the first time. "The supply is up, for sure, but is the demand up?" Moore asked. Plus, his take on emerging markets taking on crypto as reported in Chainalysis' 2021 global crypto adoption index.

Recent Videos

Markets

Crypto Adoption Shifts to Emerging Markets as China, US Drop in Chainalysis Global Rankings

Crypto adoption has increased 23-fold globally over the past year with India, Pakistan and Ukraine driving the surge.

Metal globe sculpture

Videos

Bitcoin 30% Away From April Peak; Is It Overbought?

Kimberly Grauer, Director of Research at blockchain data platform Chainalysis, discusses whether bitcoin is overbought as it pulls back from the latest rally, explaining why the price run could reflect the industry reacting positively to the crypto regulatory conversations emerging from Congress. Plus, her take on the impact of China's crypto crackdowns versus U.S. regulatory scrutiny and DeFi risks.

Recent Videos

Markets

What Does Last Week's Steep Drop in Bitcoin's Balance on Exchanges Really Mean?

As the bitcoin market grows bigger and changes, blockchain data also becomes more complicated to interpret.

(Pixabay)

Markets

Blockchain Data Shows Bitcoin's Current Price Floor at $37.3K

The market is holding that price floor well as large investors return.

screen-shot-2021-07-29-at-13-35-51

Finance

Chainalysis Exec Heads to PayPal to Lead Crypto Regulatory Efforts

Jesse Spiro, chief of government affairs at Chainalysis, is heading to PayPal's crypto wing to work on regulatory policy.

PayPal

Policy

Republican Senator Highlights Bitcoin's Battle in Shedding Criminal Baggage

Sen. Chuck Grassley is using "deeply flawed" estimates of illicit bitcoin activity to call for closer scrutiny of the industry, according to multiple crypto intelligence firms.

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)