Analysis
BofA Says Crypto Winter, Contagion Risk Concerns Are Overdone
The collapse of the Terra network was due to prioritization of mass adoption over price stability, the bank said.
S&P Global Ratings Forms DeFi Group to Build Out Crypto Framework
The credit rating giant named Chuck Mounts as chief DeFi officer to lead the unit.
Morgan Stanley Says Over 100 Crypto Assets Were Created in Past Week, Mainly on DeFi Exchanges
Despite a fall in crypto prices, the creation of digital assets is still high, the bank’s analysts said.
Morgan Stanley Says Wholesale Banks Can Thrive in a More Regulated Crypto Market
The revenue opportunity could reach as much as $16 billion in the next three to five years, the bank’s analysts said.
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.
Goldman Says Apple, Meta Lead in Developing Metaverse Technology
Virtual reality platforms are set to evolve rapidly into 2023, the bank’s analysts said.
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.
Morgan Stanley Sees DeFi Remaining ‘Fairly Small’ as Growth to Slow
Regulation and overcollateralization are the main hurdles for the sector, the bank said.
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.
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.
