Peter Wind, Publisher at CoinCodex
Peter has been covering the cryptocurrency and blockchain space since 2017, when he first discovered Bitcoin and Ethereum. Peter's main crypto interests are censorship-resistance, privacy and zero-knowledge tech, although he covers a broad range of crypto-related topics. He is also interested in NFTs as a unique digital medium, especially in the context of generative art.
Peter Wind Latest Articles
Leading crypto asset manager Grayscale has launched a new investment product that aims to give investors exposure to blockchain platforms that offer smart contracts functionality.
Owners of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) NFT collections can claim a new cryptocurrency called ApeCoin.
Cryptocurrency company Crypto.com has started rolling out its Exchange platform in the United States market. Initially, the launch is reserved for users on a waitlist, which is currently only open to institutional investors. The exchange will be rolled out progressively in the U.S. over the coming months.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that he will not be selling his Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin holdings amidst high inflation.
On Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order outlining a whole-of-government approach to both tackling the risks and leveraging the advantages of digital assets. Additionally, the executive order directs the U.S. government to explore a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Bain Capital Ventures, the venture capital arm of asset management giant Bain Capital, has announced a $560 million fund that will be exclusively investing in the crypto space.
Prominent DeFi (decentralized finance) developer Andre Cronje will no longer be contributing to crypto projects, according to Anton Nell, a developer who frequently collaborated with Cronje.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is setting its sights on NFTs, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The SEC is reportedly investigating certain NFTs and trying to determine if they qualify as securities.
The cryptocurrency markets saw a sell-off as the broader markets are gripped by uncertainty following Russia’s attack on Ukraine earlier this morning. The total cryptocurrency market has dropped 12.5% and now sits at around $1.6 trillion. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, tumbled by about 9% to hit a monthly low just below $35,000.
Wormhole, a protocol that allows users to bridge tokens between Solana and other blockchains like Ethereum, has been exploited to the tune of 120,000 wETH (about $312 million at the time of writing).
