Joshua Downes

Joshua Downes

Joshua Downes is an experienced journalist and editor specialising in finance, trading, cryptocurrency and online betting. Over the last eight years, he has written for numerous publications and media outlets, both print and online. These include Trading-Education, Wetten, GamblingGuy, BitReviews, Industry Slice, and Gulf Business. With a BA in journalism and an MA in English, Joshua aims to provide informative and highly readable articles, making even the most complex of financial concepts easily understandable for the average reader. Joshua is currently pursuing professional qualifications in finance and also has extensive knowledge of the gambling industry, having spent four years working in operations for Gala Coral.

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Articles by Joshua Downes

Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/16/2024
Bitcoin and other digital assets have always caught the attention of big investors. Recently, though, the approval of 11 US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has piqued their interest even more. David Lawant, the research lead at FalconX, a firm focusing […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/15/2024
Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency in the world, has recently experienced many ups and downs. As of Friday, March 15, 2024, its price is around $68,000, still impressive but slightly down from its record high of $73,750 on March 12. […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/14/2024
According to Tether Operations Limited (Tether), a company in the cryptocurrency industry, they have announced the launch of USDT on Celo, a blockchain network that prioritizes mobile accessibility and is compatible with EVM. This network is specifically designed for real-world […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/14/2024
London-based digital asset investment firm CoinShares has made a strategic move to solidify its foothold in the US market. The company recently acquired Valkyrie Funds LLC, gaining the rights to manage the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund, a spot Bitcoin ETF. This […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/14/2024
Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind electric car maker Tesla and reusable space rocket company SpaceX, has seen in recent months a substantial profit from their collective investment in Bitcoin. According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, Tesla and SpaceX’s combined […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/13/2024
The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with excitement after a captivating keynote address by BlockDAG, a promising newcomer aiming to disrupt the blockchain landscape. BlockDAG’s ambitious plans and innovative approach have resonated with the crypto community, sparking a surge in interest […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/12/2024
zkLink has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in launching zkLink Nova, the first Aggregated Layer 3 zkEVM rollup network of its kind. Using zkSync’s ZK Stack, zkLink Nova amalgamates Ethereum and Layer 2 rollup assets and liquidity into one cohesive platform. […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/12/2024
The world of GPU rendering is witnessing a shakeup with the rise of decentralized platforms like Render (RNDR). Often dubbed the “crypto world’s Nvidia,” Render connects artists and creators with unused processing power from graphics cards (GPUs) through blockchain technology. […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/11/2024
ACALA (ACA) is a prominent project that combines the strong features of the Polkadot ecosystem with the evolving demands of DeFi. Positioned as a top parachain project on Polkadot, ACALA is at the forefront of progress, offering a fresh era […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/10/2024
The recent popularity of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has significantly boosted Bitcoin’s (BTC) earnings in the past few weeks. In January, amidst numerous regulatory hurdles, several Bitcoin ETFs were launched in the US. These attracted record-breaking investments. This occasioned […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/9/2024
Although some AI-based crypto tokens show profit for now, the system’s durability will require more than just spreading out AI parts. As experts investigate the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI) across various fields, a report by Coinbase is casting […]
Crypto News2 years ago
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By Joshua Downes3/8/2024
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, continues to innovate by introducing Futures NEXT, a platform designed to gamify the token listing process and reward users for their market predictions. This exciting feature allows users to actively participate in shaping the future […]