Jon Lea

As 2023 comes to a close, the landscape of web3 jobs has undergone significant shifts. Bitcoin-mentioning jobs are down 95%, crypto jobs are cut by 90%, and blockchain jobs are cut by half. At a country level, Germany has seen the biggest fall from 1st to 9th place globally while losing 92% of the web3 […]...

The correlation between bitcoin searches, price, and trading volume is a fascinating dance of public interest and market dynamics. When Bitcoin’s price spikes, it grabs headlines, igniting public curiosity. This curiosity translates into increased Google searches as more people try to understand what bitcoin is and why it’s soaring. It’s like when a celebrity does […]...

The price of bitcoin has surged back from its 2022 lows of $14k and is now steady at around $23k – despite recent setbacks – but does that mean cryptocurrency can stand alone from the banking industry? Far from it! The demise of Silicon Valley Bank rapidly followed by the implosion of Credit Suisse sent […]...

Hello Coincubbers, around the world all eyes have been on the rise of inflation in major economies, not to mention shortages of semiconductors to keep your cars and fridge freezers working, oh yes, and even the return of something called coal as ‘the fuel of the future’. But there was something else happening too – […]...

Hey Coincubs! 2023 is going to be a wild ride. Just make sure you buckle up because most countries are steaming ahead with cryptocurrency regulation. Following the crash of FTX, Terraform Labs, and Celsius last year, jittery governments are belatedly jumping into action to create effective regulations that are crucial for the mainstream adoption of […]...

Hey Coincubs! Ah, the dreaded bitcoin winter. The time of the bitcoin halving cycle when the bitcoin world supposedly freezes over and all hope is lost. Or at least, that’s what the naysayers would have you believe. But fear not, dear Cubs, because it turns out that most countries, including Brazil, are not at all […]...

Hey Coincubs! Are you ready for some exciting news? The Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has recently finalized a policy that would place a 2% limit on banks’ Tier 1 capital held in bitcoin.  This is a huge deal for the crypto industry as it shows that, despite setbacks and […]...

Which continents lead the way in crypto adoptions, and which are falling behind? Do continents display individual traits and characteristics? And is China pulling down Asia in the crypto race? North America is the world’s top crypto continent North America takes the top spot as the leading crypto continent in the latest 2022 Coincub world crypto […]...