Achal Arya
I am an entrepreneur and a writer with a bachelors degree in Computer Science. I manage the blockchain technology and crypto coverages at Coingape. follow me on Twitter at @arya_achal or reach out to me at achal[at]coingape.com.
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OKEx
Press Release
OKEx
Press Release

OKEx introduces one of crypto’s largest loyalty rewards programs

Achal Arya 1 hour ago

OKEx (www.okex.com), a world-leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, has announced a platform-wide discount and rewards program with the total rewards pool that could be estimated in millions of dollars over time. As a way of thanking customers for their loyalty, the Malta-based exchange is now launching a variety of campaigns, including the new Happy

OKEx (www.okex.com), a world-leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, has announced a platform-wide discount and rewards program with the total rewards pool that could be estimated in millions of dollars over time. As a way of thanking customers for their loyalty, the Malta-based exchange is now launching a variety of campaigns, including the new Happy

UMI
Sponsored
UMI
Sponsored

Umi Blockchain Ecosystem: Instant Transfers, Smart Contracts And Profitable Staking

Achal Arya 1 hour ago

Thus far, the number of issued cryptocurrencies and digital tokens has exceeded 7 thousand, and in this ocean of crypto Projects it is difficult for investors to recognize promising services at an early stage of development, however, at the same time, investments at this stage maximize the profits. UMI is one of the young projects

Thus far, the number of issued cryptocurrencies and digital tokens has exceeded 7 thousand, and in this ocean of crypto Projects it is difficult for investors to recognize promising services at an early stage of development, however, at the same time, investments at this stage maximize the profits. UMI is one of the young projects

BeamX
DeFi News
BeamX
DeFi News

Beam Launches a Confidential DeFi Platform BeamX

Achal Arya November 12, 2020

Beam, a confidential and scalable blockchain, is set to launch a new DeFi platform, BeamX, on Nov 19. The mainnet release is expected in Q1 2021. Beam, a Mimblewimble-based platform, is set to launch its own confidential and scalable decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, BeamX, on November 19. The new platform aims to promote the creation

Beam, a confidential and scalable blockchain, is set to launch a new DeFi platform, BeamX, on Nov 19. The mainnet release is expected in Q1 2021. Beam, a Mimblewimble-based platform, is set to launch its own confidential and scalable decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, BeamX, on November 19. The new platform aims to promote the creation

blog
blog

Guide on How to Trade USDT-Margined Swaps On Huobi

Achal Arya November 11, 2020

This is a guide to trading recently launched USDT-margined perpetual swaps on the Huobi cryptocurrency exchange. The cryptocurrency market is surging as new investors take up positions in the innovative field. As prices and value go up, virtual asset service providers such as crypto exchanges are building more financial instruments and products to capture the

This is a guide to trading recently launched USDT-margined perpetual swaps on the Huobi cryptocurrency exchange. The cryptocurrency market is surging as new investors take up positions in the innovative field. As prices and value go up, virtual asset service providers such as crypto exchanges are building more financial instruments and products to capture the

No Picture
DeFi News
No Picture
DeFi News

Polkadot-based Equilibrium Releasing its Core Business Logic on Testnet

Achal Arya November 6, 2020

One month after starting its testnet, Equilibrium is launching its money market and decentralized stablecoin on Polkadot. As DeFi’s first decentralized cross-chain one-stop-shop, Equilibrium recently raised over $5.5 million by way of token swap, and its public testnet is a major milestone representing everything that has been built so far. Users are welcome to join

One month after starting its testnet, Equilibrium is launching its money market and decentralized stablecoin on Polkadot. As DeFi’s first decentralized cross-chain one-stop-shop, Equilibrium recently raised over $5.5 million by way of token swap, and its public testnet is a major milestone representing everything that has been built so far. Users are welcome to join

USDT Margined Swap
blog
USDT Margined Swap
blog

Advantages of Shorting Using USDT-Margined Swaps

Achal Arya November 4, 2020

At $29 billion daily trading volume, according to Coingecko, Tether’s stablecoin, USDt, is the largest trading pair across crypto markets – it sometimes beats the top coin, Bitcoin (BTC). In spot, futures (whether short or long the market), and options market, USDt is flexing its muscles. The USDt derivatives market is however growing faster than

At $29 billion daily trading volume, according to Coingecko, Tether’s stablecoin, USDt, is the largest trading pair across crypto markets – it sometimes beats the top coin, Bitcoin (BTC). In spot, futures (whether short or long the market), and options market, USDt is flexing its muscles. The USDt derivatives market is however growing faster than

DeFi News
DeFi News

Equilibrium Partners with Chainlink on Price Oracles

Achal Arya November 2, 2020

Equilibrium is excited to announce its partnership with Chainlink. This collaboration will enable price feeds. These will first be live on Polkadot for Equilibrium’s stablecoins, followed by its lending and synthetic assets. To understand these interrelations, you can read about Equilibrium’s Token Economy.  Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that enables smart contracts to securely

Equilibrium is excited to announce its partnership with Chainlink. This collaboration will enable price feeds. These will first be live on Polkadot for Equilibrium’s stablecoins, followed by its lending and synthetic assets. To understand these interrelations, you can read about Equilibrium’s Token Economy.  Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that enables smart contracts to securely

Level01
DeFi News
Level01
DeFi News

Level01 Launches AI-Guided DeFi App on Google Play

Achal Arya October 28, 2020

Level01, the first DeFi platform with AI-guided derivatives trading, launched its main app on the Google play store earlier this month. The project which uses AI technology to complement its smart contract trading ecosystem is now set to scale its footprint in the huge derivatives markets. According to the press release by Level01 on Oct

Level01, the first DeFi platform with AI-guided derivatives trading, launched its main app on the Google play store earlier this month. The project which uses AI technology to complement its smart contract trading ecosystem is now set to scale its footprint in the huge derivatives markets. According to the press release by Level01 on Oct

Project Reviews
Project Reviews

Bitcoin of America Review: Buy Bitcoins Directly From Over 500 ATM Locations In The U.S.

Achal Arya October 26, 2020

Bitcoin of America is a virtual asset exchange which owns and operates a wide network of Bitcoin ATMs across the U.S. offering a high level of compliance – working with authorities to ensure KYC/AML compliance is followed to the letter. The global COVID-19 pandemic and distribution of the U.S. CARE package has seen investors across

Bitcoin of America is a virtual asset exchange which owns and operates a wide network of Bitcoin ATMs across the U.S. offering a high level of compliance – working with authorities to ensure KYC/AML compliance is followed to the letter. The global COVID-19 pandemic and distribution of the U.S. CARE package has seen investors across

china police
Regulation News
china police
Regulation News

China Cracks Down: How Will Tether Adapt to Tighter Enforcement?

Achal Arya October 26, 2020

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) office in Huizhou City announced Thursday, October 23rd, that three gambling sites were shut down and 77 individuals were arrested in connection with alleged money laundering. The allegations involve the suspects taking advantage of Tether USDT, a cryptocurrency pegged to the US Dollar, in their attempts to “whitewash” or

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) office in Huizhou City announced Thursday, October 23rd, that three gambling sites were shut down and 77 individuals were arrested in connection with alleged money laundering. The allegations involve the suspects taking advantage of Tether USDT, a cryptocurrency pegged to the US Dollar, in their attempts to “whitewash” or

uniswap
DeFi News
uniswap
DeFi News

UniSwap Price Prediction: UNI Eyes $3.6 If This Resistance Is Broken

Achal Arya October 21, 2020

UniSwap looks forward to a rally to $3.6 if the descending parallel channel resistance is shattered. UNI/USD is building the bullish outlook as reflected by the RSI’s gradual movement towards the midline. UniSwap has in the recent past dominated the decentralized finance sector. However, the token is not performing well in terms of price action,

UniSwap looks forward to a rally to $3.6 if the descending parallel channel resistance is shattered. UNI/USD is building the bullish outlook as reflected by the RSI’s gradual movement towards the midline. UniSwap has in the recent past dominated the decentralized finance sector. However, the token is not performing well in terms of price action,

Bella
DeFi News
Bella
DeFi News

PeckShield Has Green Light on Its Bella Protocol Smart Contract Audit Report

Achal Arya October 17, 2020

Blockchain security firm PeckShield released its YCurveStaking smart contract audit report related to the liquidity incentive plan of the DeFi aggregator Bella Protocol (BEL) and said that it has found no vulnerabilities. The report notes that the engineering capabilities of the smart contract are good with no high-risk vulnerabilities. It has also confirmed that Bella

Blockchain security firm PeckShield released its YCurveStaking smart contract audit report related to the liquidity incentive plan of the DeFi aggregator Bella Protocol (BEL) and said that it has found no vulnerabilities. The report notes that the engineering capabilities of the smart contract are good with no high-risk vulnerabilities. It has also confirmed that Bella

pancake
DeFi News
pancake
DeFi News

Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Successfully Audits PancakeSwap

Achal Arya October 17, 2020

The Binance-backed DeFi yield farming protocol PancakeSwap received a green signal from CertiK. The native CAKE token has been showing massive activity on Binance Smart Chain over the last week. With over 561k+ transfers in the last 7 days, $CAKE remains the most transferred token on BSC with nearly 40,000 unique addresses. With a large

The Binance-backed DeFi yield farming protocol PancakeSwap received a green signal from CertiK. The native CAKE token has been showing massive activity on Binance Smart Chain over the last week. With over 561k+ transfers in the last 7 days, $CAKE remains the most transferred token on BSC with nearly 40,000 unique addresses. With a large

uniswap
DeFi News
uniswap
DeFi News

Uniswap’s Total Lockup Volume Clocks $3 Billion Milestone

Achal Arya October 17, 2020

The Ethereum-based DeFi protocol Uniswap hits another milestone with total volume locked crossing $3 billion as per data by OKLink. With this Uniswap dominates nearly over 22% of the total combined value locked by all DeFi protocols I.e. $13.4 billion. With this Uniswap also increased its market dominance by 1.61% from the last month. After

The Ethereum-based DeFi protocol Uniswap hits another milestone with total volume locked crossing $3 billion as per data by OKLink. With this Uniswap dominates nearly over 22% of the total combined value locked by all DeFi protocols I.e. $13.4 billion. With this Uniswap also increased its market dominance by 1.61% from the last month. After

Rarible Review
DeFi Project Reviews
Rarible Review
DeFi Project Reviews

Rarible Review – An Introduction To The Most Popular NFT Marketplace

Achal Arya October 11, 2020

Overview Ticker RARI Price 4.22 USD Market Cap / Market Rank 8,824,730 USD / #392 All time high 10.91 USD all time low 0.264878 USD Circulating supply 1,655,238 / 25,000,000 Token Type ERC-20 Token Type Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) Website https://app.rarible.com/ Alongside DeFi, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) are one of the growing sectors in the crypto and

Overview Ticker RARI Price 4.22 USD Market Cap / Market Rank 8,824,730 USD / #392 All time high 10.91 USD all time low 0.264878 USD Circulating supply 1,655,238 / 25,000,000 Token Type ERC-20 Token Type Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) Website https://app.rarible.com/ Alongside DeFi, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) are one of the growing sectors in the crypto and

Polkastarter REview
DeFi Project Reviews
Polkastarter REview
DeFi Project Reviews

Polkastarter Review – DEX Build For Cross-Chain Token Pools

Achal Arya October 10, 2020

Polkastarter is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built for facilitating interoperability between different blockchain protocols. It is a DeFi protocol that allows companies to raise funds in a cross-chain token pool on a decentralized and secure environment.  In this Polkastarter review, we examine the project by carrying out a detailed fundamental analysis of the project and

Polkastarter is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built for facilitating interoperability between different blockchain protocols. It is a DeFi protocol that allows companies to raise funds in a cross-chain token pool on a decentralized and secure environment.  In this Polkastarter review, we examine the project by carrying out a detailed fundamental analysis of the project and

Radix
Project Reviews
Radix
Project Reviews

E-RADIX Token Sale Review

Achal Arya October 10, 2020

About Radix  Radix believes that Decentralized Finance has the potential to change the world. However, there are quite a few problems with DeFi. This is where Radix comes in. Radix’s consensus algorithm is designed specifically with DeFi in mind.  Radix runs on the consensus algorithm Cerberus. It provides the groundwork for the delivery of a

About Radix  Radix believes that Decentralized Finance has the potential to change the world. However, there are quite a few problems with DeFi. This is where Radix comes in. Radix’s consensus algorithm is designed specifically with DeFi in mind.  Radix runs on the consensus algorithm Cerberus. It provides the groundwork for the delivery of a

yup.io
Press Release
yup.io
Press Release

Yup Launches Its Social Consensus and Token to Create an Opinion-Based Internet Economy

Achal Arya October 10, 2020

Yup has announced the launch of version one of its social consensus protocol and the release of the YUP token. The project’s goal is to leverage smart contracts to facilitate the emergence of an opinion-based economy on the internet by rewarding users engaging in content curation, amplifying their influence, and ranking all the world’s online

Yup has announced the launch of version one of its social consensus protocol and the release of the YUP token. The project’s goal is to leverage smart contracts to facilitate the emergence of an opinion-based economy on the internet by rewarding users engaging in content curation, amplifying their influence, and ranking all the world’s online

Defi
DeFi News
Defi
DeFi News

5 New Uniswap Tokens You Should Be Monitoring

Achal Arya October 9, 2020

Uniswap, the decentralized exchange that has been enjoying record trading volumes, is becoming increasingly crucial to the launch of new ERC20 tokens. Based on the idea of an automated market maker (AMM) originally proposed by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, Uniswap is now the largest decentralized exchange in the crypto space. Its rapidly growing popularity is

Uniswap, the decentralized exchange that has been enjoying record trading volumes, is becoming increasingly crucial to the launch of new ERC20 tokens. Based on the idea of an automated market maker (AMM) originally proposed by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, Uniswap is now the largest decentralized exchange in the crypto space. Its rapidly growing popularity is

crypto lending
Editors' Picks
crypto lending
Editors' Picks

Crypto Lending Becomes Alternative Interest For Crypto Hodlers

Achal Arya October 9, 2020

Since its inception over a decade ago, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have experienced quite a bit of a bumpy ride. The value of the first crypto, bitcoin, has gone from $0.06 in 2010 to just above $10,000 per bitcoin (BTC) in 2020. The exponential growth has evolved into the birth of other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum

Since its inception over a decade ago, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have experienced quite a bit of a bumpy ride. The value of the first crypto, bitcoin, has gone from $0.06 in 2010 to just above $10,000 per bitcoin (BTC) in 2020. The exponential growth has evolved into the birth of other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum