Analysis

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Morgan Stanley Says Crypto Could Become More Widely Used as Currency
Partnerships with physical stores are a significant milestone in the evolution of bitcoin as a medium of payment, the bank said.
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Apple and Meta lead the competition for virtual reality, Goldman Sachs says. (Shutterstock)
Goldman Says Apple, Meta Lead in Developing Metaverse Technology
Virtual reality platforms are set to evolve rapidly into 2023, the bank’s analysts said.
Apple and Meta lead the competition for virtual reality, Goldman Sachs says. (Shutterstock)

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Metaverse Majors Struggle as User Base Falls Short of Market Expectations
Decentraland, Axie Infinity and The Sandbox have larger valuations and fewer active users than non-blockchain games.
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The growth of DeFi is set to slow, Morgan Stanley says. (Tommaso Banzato/Shutterstock)
Morgan Stanley Sees DeFi Remaining ‘Fairly Small’ as Growth to Slow
Regulation and overcollateralization are the main hurdles for the sector, the bank said.
The growth of DeFi is set to slow, Morgan Stanley says. (Tommaso Banzato/Shutterstock)

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Chainlink's Total Value Secured Expansion Isn’t Matched by LINK Token’s Growth
The disconnect may reflect a number of issues, including market saturation, according to a Coinbase report.
The Chainlink oracle transfers data to smart contracts from outside sources. (Shutterstock)

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Bank of America Sees No Crypto Winter Given User Adoption, Developer Activity Growth
Still, crypto market upside will likely be limited for the next six months by Fed tightening and macro headwinds.
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Bitcoin has become a risk asset, according to Man Group analysts. (Shutterstock)
Man Group Analysts Say Crypto Is Just a Rate-Sensitive Risk Asset
Bitcoin has become more correlated with the Nasdaq index and the ARK Innovation exchange-traded fund.
Bitcoin has become a risk asset, according to Man Group analysts. (Shutterstock)

Bitcoin is seen more as a risk asset than an inflation hedge. (Sean Benesh/Unsplash)
BofA Says Bitcoin Trades More as Risk Asset, Less as Inflation Hedge
The cryptocurrency’s volatility remains elevated relative to stock indices.
Bitcoin is seen more as a risk asset than an inflation hedge. (Sean Benesh/Unsplash)

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Morgan Stanley Says Bitcoin’s 50% Correction Is Nothing New
The slide is within historical norms, the bank’s analysts said.
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Broader adoption of cryptocurrencies is a "double-edged sword." (Shutterstock)
Goldman: Bitcoin, Altcoins to Become More Correlated With Traditional Financial Market Variables
The bank’s analysts said digital assets won’t be immune to macroeconomic forces such as monetary tightening.
Broader adoption of cryptocurrencies is a "double-edged sword." (Shutterstock)