July 13, 2021

Is Crypto Still Deflationary?

by Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research

We explore the role of decentralized applications in addressing demand for cheaper payments and the disinflationary tug of blockchain platforms.

June 17, 2021

Tracking Sovereign Adoption of Bitcoin: A Potential Tipping Point?

by Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research

Following El Salvador's announcement to partially de-dollarize itself by accepting bitcoin, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research for VanEck, examines the potential for broader sovereign adoption.

June 07, 2021

Dispatch from the Bitcoin Conference: Meet the Other Maximalists

by Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research

Here are some highlights from the recent Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami.

June 03, 2021

Ethereum: Crypto’s Evolutionary Platform

by Martijn Rozemuller, CEO – Europe

The Ethereum platform is establishing itself as the place where a range of old-world sectors are discovering, through trial and error, where they fit in the new digital world.

May 27, 2021

The Top 10 Best No-Jargon Bitcoin Blogs and Podcasts

by VanEck

We at VanEck have created no-jargon bitcoin resources to help assess the opportunities and risks of crypto.

May 25, 2021

The DeFi Threat to Wall Street

by Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research

As the decentralized finance ecosystem matures, it is becoming a potential competitor to legacy financial intermediaries such as SWIFT, ACH and global investment banks.

April 20, 2021

Trends with Benefits #52: [Crypto Series 3] - How to Trade Bitcoin with Ari Paul

by Ed Lopez, Head of ETF Product

I continue our special bitcoin podcast series by welcoming Ari Paul, CIO of BlockTower Capital to the show to discuss how bitcoin is traded.

April 14, 2021

Invest in the Digital Assets Transformation

by John Patrick Lee, CFA, Product Manager

The digital transformation is underway. Companies involved in the digital transformation of the global economy represents a long-term structural growth opportunity, in our view.

April 13, 2021

Gold and Bitcoin: So Happy Together

by Joe Foster, Portfolio Manager, Gold Strategy

The question of gold vs. bitcoin comes up more than ever now. As we enter a post-pandemic era where interest rates and inflation may rise, we believe this landscape is amenable to both gold and bitcoin.

April 01, 2021

Cryptocurrency Q&A: A Boom or Bust?

by Gabor Gurbacs, Director, Digital Assets Strategy

Cryptocurrency continues to make headlines, and pique interest in 2021. Gabor Gurbacs answers timely and relevant questions about bitcoin, and what may be in store for the future.