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In the world of crypto, previous bull markets were predominantly “beta” rallies, where nearly all assets saw price increases. The key strategy was to simply hold onto crypto assets; the specific tokens mattered less than the general category they belonged to. Typically, the progression of these rallies followed a predictable sequence: Bitcoin hit new highs […]

Lowery’s theory posits that Bitcoin could become integral to US defense strategy, potentially driving its value to unprecedented levels. This bold assertion, made by US Space Force Major Jason Lowery, suggests a revolutionary shift in how we perceive and utilize digital currencies. In his role as a national defense fellow at MIT, Lowery has highlighted […]

KuCoin, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, announced an update regarding the implementation of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on transactions for users in Nigeria. This change, effective from July 8th, 2024, aims to comply with new governmental regulations and foster a transparent and fair trading environment. Impact on Users The VAT of 7.5% will be applied solely to […]

Trezor’s latest innovation combines a user-friendly touchscreen interface with the Trezor Expert service. This one-two punch empowers even crypto newcomers to confidently manage their digital assets. Trezor has pulled the curtain back on two exciting developments: the Safe 5, their most secure and user-friendly hardware wallet yet, and the Trezor Expert service, a personalized onboarding...

As we anticipate advanced infrastructure like rollups and faster Layer 1s and 2s, we expect more app launches. This raises the question of why some apps, like Uniswap, dYdX, and Lido, succeeded where others did not. While pinpointing their exact success factors is challenging, our analysis provides insights into why these apps thrived in a […]

In a move prompted by new European regulations, cryptocurrency giant Binance is shaking up the stablecoin market within the EU. Starting at the end of June, Binance will restrict access to certain stablecoins deemed “unauthorized” by the European Union. To ease the transition for users, Binance will implement a “phased approach,” encouraging them to switch […]

Cryptocurrencies are the shiny new toys in the investment playground, but don’t let their popularity fool you; the market’s still a wide-open frontier. Compared to traditional financial giants, crypto is a small-town rodeo, which means prices can go wild. In today’s issue, we will be considering some of the reasons—seven reasons why crypto prices often […]

We’ve grown accustomed to the poor user experience of Web2, but it’s quite frustrating. We juggle dozens of financial app accounts, endure days-long waits for bank transfers, chase down email confirmation codes, constantly recreate our social networks in new apps, and generally slog through the digital landscape. Imagine still calling a taxi dispatcher, anxiously waiting […]

Pensioners in Wisconsin now have exposure to Bitcoin following the state pension fund’s decision to allocate approximately 0.1% of its $156 billion portfolio to spot Bitcoin ETFs. According to a Form 13-F filing with the SEC, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board has invested around $160 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale’s Bitcoin […]

Imagine a bustling marketplace for digital assets. Transactions need verification, but unlike traditional systems with central authorities, cryptocurrency relies on decentralized networks. Here’s where Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) step in – two contrasting approaches to ensuring transaction legitimacy and network security. Both aim to deter fraud through economic...