05 Apr 2025

light mode

Anahit Avetisyan - Staff Journalist - The Coinomist

Anahit Avetisyan

Writer

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.

Article by this author

North Korean Hackers Infiltrate GitHub & NPM to Steal Crypto

North Korean Hackers Infiltrate GitHub & NPM to Steal Crypto

Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking unit responsible for numerous cyber attacks, has launched a new campaign targeting software developers and crypto wallets.

Anahit Avetisyan
Airdrop Hunting: Jussy’s Guide to Free Tokens

Airdrop Hunting: Jussy’s Guide to Free Tokens

DeFi and crypto airdrop researcher Jussy (@jssy_world) shared his experience with crypto airdrops.

Anahit Avetisyan
The Binance Sell-Off: Strategic Move or Forced Exit?

The Binance Sell-Off: Strategic Move or Forced Exit?

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has made a bunch of moves that have put X in turmoil. But is it really all that scary?

Anahit Avetisyan
Trump Memecoin Craze: Investors Lose $2 Billion in Speculation

Trump Memecoin Craze: Investors Lose $2 Billion in Speculation

Before being sworn in as America’s 47th president on January 20, Donald Trump made a surprising move: he launched his own memecoin, TRUMP. Naturally, this gained a lot of attention, not only from the crypto community but also from people interested in investments, politics, and global news in general.

Anahit Avetisyan
GPT-5 Is Coming—What It Means for Crypto and Web3

GPT-5 Is Coming—What It Means for Crypto and Web3

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, laid out some major updates on where ChatGPT is headed. Specifically, he announced a roadmap update for GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 models.

Anahit Avetisyan
Jerome Powell Stays Cautious: No Rush to Cut Interest Rates

Jerome Powell Stays Cautious: No Rush to Cut Interest Rates

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee on February 11, outlining the central bank’s stance on monetary policy for 2025. The market reacted rather nervously.

Anahit Avetisyan
Countries Are Minting Coins – But Should They?

Countries Are Minting Coins – But Should They?

A new trend has been rising: nations launching their own cryptocurrencies. But we’re not talking about Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) – we’re talking about memecoins.

Anahit Avetisyan
OpenSea Foundation Mystery: Coincidence or Cover-Up?

OpenSea Foundation Mystery: Coincidence or Cover-Up?

NFT marketplace OpenSea has attracted crypto Twitter (X)’s attention with a token airdrop and KYC uncertainties.

Anahit Avetisyan
Why Crypto Is Down: How Trump’s Policies Spark Market Panic

Why Crypto Is Down: How Trump’s Policies Spark Market Panic

Despite the crypto market showing signs of recovery from its early February drop, prices are still down compared to record highs hit during President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Anahit Avetisyan
Vitalik Buterin Discusses AI’s Use in Article Writing

Vitalik Buterin Discusses AI’s Use in Article Writing

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin started a discussion on X about using AI in article writing, and he’s not a fan.

Anahit Avetisyan
Arthur Hayes Calls for $YE Memecoin as Kanye Sparks Controversy

Arthur Hayes Calls for $YE Memecoin as Kanye Sparks Controversy

In a recent X post, trader and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes called for the launch of a $YE memecoin.

Anahit Avetisyan
Which Macroeconomic Factors Make Crypto Rise or Fall? 

Which Macroeconomic Factors Make Crypto Rise or Fall? 

It happens when you check the market and crypto prices are up or down for no obvious reason. Then you do some research and find out that there are actually reasons outside the crypto space.

Anahit Avetisyan
CZ Addresses TST Listing: ‘Memes Are Fun,’ He Says

CZ Addresses TST Listing: ‘Memes Are Fun,’ He Says

The story of Test (TST), a memecoin created after a BNB Chain educational video, continues.

Anahit Avetisyan
Klarna to Integrate Crypto: CEO Invites User Suggestions

Klarna to Integrate Crypto: CEO Invites User Suggestions

Klarna, a global payment solutions provider based in Sweden, became the latest fintech to integrate cryptocurrencies.

Anahit Avetisyan
Winklevoss Twins Consider IPO for Gemini Exchange

Winklevoss Twins Consider IPO for Gemini Exchange

The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, are reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) for their cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini. If successful, this move would place Gemini among the growing list of crypto companies entering public markets.

Anahit Avetisyan
Super Bowl Bets Under Fire: CFTC Probes Kalshi and Crypto.com

Super Bowl Bets Under Fire: CFTC Probes Kalshi and Crypto.com

The Super Bowl, the largest sporting event in the US, has more to it than just the competition. The exciting show and, of course, commercials and bets are a big part of it, too. The winner will become known as early as tomorrow. Not everything always goes smoothly, though.

Anahit Avetisyan
Rep. Green Criticizes TRUMP Coin at Congress Hearing

Rep. Green Criticizes TRUMP Coin at Congress Hearing

On February 6, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled “Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Biden Administration’s Effort to Put Crypto in the Crosshairs.”

Anahit Avetisyan
NFL Rivals Expands Web3 Gaming With Super Bowl NFT Cards

NFL Rivals Expands Web3 Gaming With Super Bowl NFT Cards

NFL Rivals, the blockchain-powered football game from Mythical Games, is rolling out a special in-game event to celebrate the biggest football showdown of the year.

Anahit Avetisyan
TST Token, Created by the Binance Team as a Test, Goes Viral

TST Token, Created by the Binance Team as a Test, Goes Viral

Another wild memecoin story showing just how unpredictable this space can be. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared that the TST token – originally created by the BNB Chain team as a demo on the Four.meme platform – ended up gaining unexpected traction.

Anahit Avetisyan
Elon Musk: Will He Bring Blockchain to the U.S. Government? 

Elon Musk: Will He Bring Blockchain to the U.S. Government? 

Elon Musk is getting more serious about blockchain. On top of his many official and unofficial titles, he’s adding more to the list.

Anahit Avetisyan
Coinbase Exec Suggests Kraken May Know Who Satoshi Is

Coinbase Exec Suggests Kraken May Know Who Satoshi Is

The question of who Satoshi Nakamoto is remains one of the biggest mysteries in the cryptocurrency world, with various theories emerging over the years.

Anahit Avetisyan
Bitcoin Could Hit $500,000 by 2028, Says Standard Chartered

Bitcoin Could Hit $500,000 by 2028, Says Standard Chartered

Bitcoin is expected to reach $500,000 by 2028, according to a leading international bank, Standard Chartered.

Anahit Avetisyan
WEMIX and Blockchain Gaming: How It All Works 

WEMIX and Blockchain Gaming: How It All Works 

WEMIX is a gaming ecosystem operating on its own blockchain and has its own coin, WEMIX. Launched by South Korean video game developer Wemade, it aims to be a place where users can interact with NFTs, DAO, and DeFi.

Anahit Avetisyan
Crypto Donations Hit Record Highs in 2024: What Drives the Rise? 

Crypto Donations Hit Record Highs in 2024: What Drives the Rise? 

2024 was the biggest year ever for crypto giving, according to a 2025 report by The Giving Block.

Anahit Avetisyan
Bill Hagerty’s GENIUS Act Seeks to Clarify Stablecoin Rules

Bill Hagerty’s GENIUS Act Seeks to Clarify Stablecoin Rules

A new Crypto Regulations Bill by Senators Bill Hagerty, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Cynthia Lummis aims to set clear rules for payment stablecoins.

Anahit Avetisyan