Crypto Update | Ethereum Activity Lags Despite Network Upgrades, Altcoin Volatility Surprises
Noelle Acheson, the insightful author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, delves into Ethereum's ongoing sluggishness despite the latest network enhancements. A recent report by JP Morgan analysts highlights a decline in daily transactions and active addresses, raising concerns about Ethereum's current state. Simultaneously, the cryptocurrency landscape takes an unexpected twist as meme coin Dogecoin displays lower 30-day historical volatility than Bitcoin, sparking discussions about market liquidity and investor sentiment in this dynamic crypto environment.
Sep 22, 2023
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South Koreans Hold $99B of Digital Assets Overseas: Tax Service
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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
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Noelle Acheson
Noelle Acheson is host of the CoinDesk "Markets Daily" podcast, and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack. She is also former head of research at CoinDesk and sister company Genesis Trading. Follow her on Twitter at @NoelleInMadrid.
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