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Anahit Avetisyan - Staff Journalist - The Coinomist

Anahit Avetisyan

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Anahit Avetisyan is a Web3 writer and news reporter who got into crypto during the DeFi boom in 2020. While studying the history of crypto, she became fascinated by its technology and the idea of decentralization. Anahit covers market trends, industry updates, rising projects, and the people behind them.

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Life in Prison: Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks with Tucker Carlson

Life in Prison: Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks with Tucker Carlson

On March 6, TV host Tucker Carlson presented a rare interview with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the failed crypto exchange, where he discussed life behind bars, crypto regulations, and more.

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Crypto Voices on X: Reactions to the US Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Summit

Crypto Voices on X: Reactions to the US Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Summit

Another day, another wave of discussions around the US government’s approach to crypto, along with updates on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the upcoming crypto summit.

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Ethereum’s Pectra Mainnet Postponed Due to Testnet Issues

Ethereum’s Pectra Mainnet Postponed Due to Testnet Issues

The Ethereum Pectra mainnet upgrade is hitting speed bumps as the team agrees more time is needed to test new features on the testnet.

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Solana vs. Ethereum in DeFi: Franklin Templeton Breaks Down the Competition

Solana vs. Ethereum in DeFi: Franklin Templeton Breaks Down the Competition

Franklin Templeton, a global asset management firm, has analyzed the growing competition between Solana and Ethereum in a new report. While Ethereum remains the dominant force in decentralized finance (DeFi), Solana’s rapid rise is starting to challenge its position.

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What’s Going on Crypto Twitter Today: Crypto Summit and Market Analysis

What’s Going on Crypto Twitter Today: Crypto Summit and Market Analysis

As usual, Crypto Twitter/X is buzzing with intriguing discussions: Today’s spotlight includes discussions about the upcoming crypto summit and market analysis.

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ZachXBT Slams Asgardex for Keeping $900K in Fees From Bybit Hack

ZachXBT Slams Asgardex for Keeping $900K in Fees From Bybit Hack

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT criticized Asgardex, a THORChain-based crypto wallet, and DEX, for its approach to processing funds from the Bybit hack.

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BTC-Only Reserve? ​Howard Lutnick Says Trump to Clarify at Crypto Summit

BTC-Only Reserve? ​Howard Lutnick Says Trump to Clarify at Crypto Summit

Howard Lutnick lifted the lid on the upcoming crypto summit and Donald Trump’s strategic crypto reserve plans. Or should we say Bitcoin strategic reserve?

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No Stopping Now: Nayib Bukele Says El Salvador Will Keep Buying Bitcoin

No Stopping Now: Nayib Bukele Says El Salvador Will Keep Buying Bitcoin

El Salvador doesn’t have any plans to slow down its Bitcoin accumulation, President Nayib Bukele said while sharing the latest Bitcoin addition to the country’s strategic reserve.

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What’s Trending in Crypto Today: Senate & IRS DeFi Rule, Crypto Summit Near

What’s Trending in Crypto Today: Senate & IRS DeFi Rule, Crypto Summit Near

Several key topics have garnered particular attention in the crypto community. On March 4, the US Senate overturned the IRS’s DeFi rule, which required DeFi platforms to report their gross profits.

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Tyler Winklevoss: Only Bitcoin Is Fit for a Strategic Reserve

Tyler Winklevoss: Only Bitcoin Is Fit for a Strategic Reserve

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, recently weighed in on the US strategic crypto reserve, and his stance is clear: Bitcoin is the only digital asset that belongs there.

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Peter Schiff vs. Trump: The Crypto Conspiracy Clash

Peter Schiff vs. Trump: The Crypto Conspiracy Clash

Economist, Bitcoin critic, and passionate advocate for gold, Peter Schiff blamed Donald Trump for taking part in the manipulation of crypto prices.

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What’s Trending in Crypto Today? From ‘Donald Pump’ to ‘Donald Dump’

What’s Trending in Crypto Today? From ‘Donald Pump’ to ‘Donald Dump’

Financial markets are facing tough times amid uncertainty over global trade tariff policy changes. Both stocks and crypto have been down since Donald Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tariff on China.

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Trump’s “US Crypto Reserve” Plan: A Game Changer or Just Talk?

Trump’s “US Crypto Reserve” Plan: A Game Changer or Just Talk?

It takes just one post from Trump to stir the crypto market. Recently, he announced on Truth Social that the evaluation of a strategic crypto reserve is in progress as part of his broader Trump crypto policy.

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Today on Crypto Twitter: Ronaldinho Launches His Token, Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve Fuels Debate 

Today on Crypto Twitter: Ronaldinho Launches His Token, Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve Fuels Debate 

Twitter/X is exploding with discussions as Donald Trump pushes forward with his plan for a U.S. crypto reserve. On Truth Social, Trump announced that the reserve would include XRP, SOL, and ADA. Later, he added that Bitcoin, Ether, and other valuable cryptocurrencies would also play a key role.

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Trump’s Crypto Tax Plan: Smart Policy or Risky Gamble?

Trump’s Crypto Tax Plan: Smart Policy or Risky Gamble?

There’s been a lot of talk about possible changes to crypto tax policies in the U.S. One of the more controversial ideas floating around is “Trump no tax on crypto.” As Trump adopts a more crypto-friendly stance, major rumors have surfaced that he’s considering a 0% tax on crypto gains.

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Is Crypto the Answer to Economic Uncertainty in 2025?

Is Crypto the Answer to Economic Uncertainty in 2025?

2025 isn’t exactly the most stable time for the economy: policy changes, trade tariffs, international tensions, and interest rate shifts are among the factors that make things more unpredictable. In times like these, people naturally start looking for alternatives, and one of the biggest ones has been crypto.

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Martin Köppelmann Speaks Out on Safe Global Hack—What Went Wrong?

Martin Köppelmann Speaks Out on Safe Global Hack—What Went Wrong?

The Safe Wallet team has gained increased attention after forensic reports on the nearly $1.5 billion ByBit hack emerged. It turns out that the North Korean hacking group Lazarus compromised one of Safe Global’s developers’ machines, targeting Bybit’s cold wallet.

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Today on Crypto Twitter: David Sacks on Memecoins, Armstrong’s SEC Update, and More

Today on Crypto Twitter: David Sacks on Memecoins, Armstrong’s SEC Update, and More

Today, the crypto market remains down, with Bitcoin falling below $80,000. Crypto Twitter (X) continues to analyze and post memes about the market, while also reacting to other major events in the industry.

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Today on Crypto Twitter: CryptoQuant CEO on Bitcoin Price, Community Discusses Pump.fun, and More

Today on Crypto Twitter: CryptoQuant CEO on Bitcoin Price, Community Discusses Pump.fun, and More

Pump.fun’s hack, crypto market downtrend and Bitcoin price analysis are among the trending topics on Crypto Twitter today.

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ZachXBT Reveals Details About the Pump.fun Hack: Who’s Behind It?

ZachXBT Reveals Details About the Pump.fun Hack: Who’s Behind It?

On February 26, 2025, ZachXBT took to his Telegram channel (@zachxbt) to sound the alarm – Pump.fun’s X (formerly Twitter) account had been hacked. His advice? Stay away. Don’t click. Don’t engage.

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CZ vs. Lana Queen: The Twitter Clash Over Crypto Dumping

CZ vs. Lana Queen: The Twitter Clash Over Crypto Dumping

Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) blocked a Twitter user accusing the platform of selling their assets.

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Today on Crypto Twitter: Coffeezilla and Balaji Discuss the Market, Aya Miyaguchi Becomes EF President

Today on Crypto Twitter: Coffeezilla and Balaji Discuss the Market, Aya Miyaguchi Becomes EF President

At different corners of Crypto Twitter, people are discussing various aspects of the industry.

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Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Short ETF Unwind, Eyes $70K

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Short ETF Unwind, Eyes $70K

Arthur Hayes, a notable crypto trader and the co-founder of 100x, analyzes everything from political impacts to trading trends, predicting where the market is headed. This time, he shared his perspective on the market decline and made further predictions.

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ZachXBT Just Tracked the Bybit Hack Funds—Who’s Really Behind It?

ZachXBT Just Tracked the Bybit Hack Funds—Who’s Really Behind It?

Crypto scam investigator ZachXBT is known for his ability to connect the dots and uncover surprising details in complex crypto cases. His investigation into the $1.5 billion ByBit hack has been crucial.

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Today on Crypto Twitter: SBF’s First Tweet in Two Years, Community Discusses Why Crypto Is Down

Today on Crypto Twitter: SBF’s First Tweet in Two Years, Community Discusses Why Crypto Is Down

In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin fell below $90,000, and the total crypto market cap stands below $3 trillion. Crypto Twitter has been actively discussing the reasons for the crash, with a mix of memes and analysis. At the same time, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the fallen crypto exchange FTX, makes his return to the platform, tweeting for the first time in 2 years.

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