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Elina Moskovchuk - Staff Journalist - The Coinomist

Elina Moskovchuk

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Elina Moskovchuk is a journalist specializing in long-form storytelling and deep-dive narratives on crypto founders, market shifts, and blockchain innovation. Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, Elina brings a background in journalism and digital culture to her coverage, with a particular focus on leadership, strategy, and regulatory dynamics in the crypto space. She has contributed to in-depth profiles of industry figures and is known for her clear-eyed, structured approach to complex topics.

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Kim Kardashian’s Crypto Fine: A Lesson or Just PR?

Kim Kardashian’s Crypto Fine: A Lesson or Just PR?

In October 2022, Kim Kardashian was at the center of a major controversy. The reality TV star, entrepreneur, and one of the world’s most influential figures was fined $1.26 million by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Elina Moskovchuk
Logan Paul’s NFT Gamble: From Millions to Controversy

Logan Paul’s NFT Gamble: From Millions to Controversy

When YouTuber Logan Paul launched his CryptoZoo project, he promoted it as a groundbreaking NFT game where users could breed exotic digital animals and earn real money. It was meant to be a unique mix of blockchain technology, gaming, and passive income.

Elina Moskovchuk
Floyd Mayweather’s Crypto Scandals: Hype or Hustle?

Floyd Mayweather’s Crypto Scandals: Hype or Hustle?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. dominated the boxing world with speed, skill, and an untouchable record. But outside the ring, he’s entered an arena with no rules—crypto. A space where risk is high, rewards can be massive, and there’s no referee to call a stop when things get messy.

Elina Moskovchuk
How Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Became Web3 Power Players

How Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Became Web3 Power Players

While most people know Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis as Hollywood stars, they have also become influential figures in the Web3 space. In this article, we look back at their journey into the crypto industry, examining their investments, impact, and the regulatory challenges they’ve faced.

Elina Moskovchuk
The Rise of Balaji Srinivasan: Crypto Prophet or Overhyped Thinker?

The Rise of Balaji Srinivasan: Crypto Prophet or Overhyped Thinker?

Balaji Srinivasan has built a reputation as one of the most provocative voices in crypto and tech. An engineer with a Stanford degree, former CTO of Coinbase, and venture capitalist, he doesn’t just predict the future; he proclaims it.

Elina Moskovchuk
Paris Hilton’s NFT Obsession: How She Became a Crypto Influencer

Paris Hilton’s NFT Obsession: How She Became a Crypto Influencer

Paris Hilton, heiress to the Hilton empire and known as a socialite and reality TV icon, has transformed into one of the leading voices in the NFT space. This article explores her journey from an early NFT enthusiast to a prominent figure in the Web3 movement.

Elina Moskovchuk
Javier Milei, $Libra, and the High-Stakes Gamble That Shook Argentina

Javier Milei, $Libra, and the High-Stakes Gamble That Shook Argentina

Javier Milei built his political career by challenging Argentina’s economic status quo, rejecting traditional banking systems and advocating for financial innovation. His bold endorsement of $LIBRA seemed like a natural extension of this vision, promoting it as a funding solution for small businesses in Argentina.

Elina Moskovchuk
The NFT King—How Beeple Made $69 Million in One Sale

The NFT King—How Beeple Made $69 Million in One Sale

On March 11, 2021, digital artist Mike Winkelmann, better known as Beeple, etched his name in history when his NFT masterpiece “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” sold for $69.3 million at Christie’s. This groundbreaking sale elevated him to the status of the third most expensive living artist, with only Jeff Koons and David Hockney ahead of him.

Elina Moskovchuk
Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin Vision: Why He Left Twitter for Crypto

Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin Vision: Why He Left Twitter for Crypto

Jack Dorsey’s shift from leading Twitter to focusing entirely on Bitcoin marks one of the most significant transformations in the tech world. This deep dive explores his motivations, key decisions, and impact on the crypto industry.

Elina Moskovchuk
Changpeng Zhao’s Legacy—Binance, Controversies, and the Future

Changpeng Zhao’s Legacy—Binance, Controversies, and the Future

Changpeng Zhao—better known as CZ—is an iconic figure whose influence in the cryptocurrency world is unparalleled. His evolution from a developer to the founder of Binance, the largest crypto exchange globally, encapsulates the journey of the entire industry: meteoric rise, regulatory skirmishes, global shocks, adaptive resilience, and eventual acclaim.

Elina Moskovchuk
Genius or Rebel? Charles Hoskinson’s Disruptive Path in Crypto

Genius or Rebel? Charles Hoskinson’s Disruptive Path in Crypto

Some call Charles Hoskinson a blockchain genius, others see him as a crypto disruptor. First, he co-founded Ethereum. Then, he walked away to build Cardano, a project he believes will redefine the future of blockchain. Is he a visionary or a rebel?

Elina Moskovchuk
Jerome Powell and Crypto: A Fed Chair’s Love-Hate Relationship

Jerome Powell and Crypto: A Fed Chair’s Love-Hate Relationship

For over a decade, cryptocurrencies have been a hot topic in the financial world, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been a central figure in the debate.

Elina Moskovchuk
The Bitcoin Billionaire—How Michael Saylor Bet It All

The Bitcoin Billionaire—How Michael Saylor Bet It All

A billionaire who lost $13 billion in the dot-com bust has now put everything on the line for Bitcoin—will it pay off?

Elina Moskovchuk
Impersonation Heist—How Scammers Swindled $1.48M from Tanzanian Billionaire’s Followers

Impersonation Heist—How Scammers Swindled $1.48M from Tanzanian Billionaire’s Followers

Another alarming case of crypto fraud has surfaced, this time spreading rapidly across crypto twitter tanzania. Hackers hijacked billionaire Mohammed Dewji’s X (formerly Twitter) account, deploying deepfake videos to promote a fraudulent token, TANZANIA. The scam deceived investors into losing $1.48 million before being exposed.

Elina Moskovchuk
Michael Saylor’s All-In Strategy: A Forbes Perspective

Michael Saylor’s All-In Strategy: A Forbes Perspective

How did Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy go all-in on Bitcoin and reshape the financial sector? Forbes breaks it down.

Elina Moskovchuk
Is Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Breaking? Bitwise Weighs In

Is Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Breaking? Bitwise Weighs In

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, has spent years studying Bitcoin’s market trends. In his latest research, he poses a key question: Could Washington’s recent embrace of crypto disrupt Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle—a pattern that has historically dictated the market’s booms and busts?

Elina Moskovchuk
Robinhood CEO — Outdated Regulations Blocking Investment Growth

Robinhood CEO — Outdated Regulations Blocking Investment Growth

Vlad Tenev believes that regulatory inertia is keeping the U.S. from embracing crypto-based financial tools that could democratize private investments.

Elina Moskovchuk
The Role of Memecoins in Market Volatility – LIAN Group

The Role of Memecoins in Market Volatility – LIAN Group

Fiorenzo Manganiello, co-founder and managing partner of LIAN Group, provided his analysis of Washington’s recent pro-crypto initiatives. He also discussed how the surge in memecoin popularity is affecting the market’s predictability. The growing demand for these tokens, according to Manganiello, contributes to the increased unpredictability.

Elina Moskovchuk
Coinbase Gains Regulatory Approval in Argentina

Coinbase Gains Regulatory Approval in Argentina

Coinbase has officially received approval to operate in Argentina, marking another milestone in its mission to expand economic freedom globally.

Elina Moskovchuk
Utah Legislature Advances Bill to Invest Public Funds in Crypto

Utah Legislature Advances Bill to Invest Public Funds in Crypto

Lawmakers in Utah’s House Economic Development Committee have endorsed a bill that would permit the state to allocate part of its treasury funds to cryptocurrency investments.

Elina Moskovchuk
Coinbase Applauds Trump’s Policies: “We’re Feeling Very Good”

Coinbase Applauds Trump’s Policies: “We’re Feeling Very Good”

Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, welcomes the Trump administration’s first crypto initiatives.

Elina Moskovchuk
Brian Armstrong (Coinbase) on the Future of Crypto Under Trump Administration

Brian Armstrong (Coinbase) on the Future of Crypto Under Trump Administration

At the WSJ Journal House in Davos, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared his thoughts on the future of cryptocurrency during Donald Trump’s presidency.

Elina Moskovchuk
Fidelity: Crypto in 2025 and the Global Adoption of Bitcoin

Fidelity: Crypto in 2025 and the Global Adoption of Bitcoin

The year 2025 could mark a pivotal moment for Bitcoin, with growing integration into traditional finance, state-level adoption, the introduction of structured financial products, and the rapid expansion of the DeFi sector.

Elina Moskovchuk
Crypto Investors in the IRS’s Crosshairs: How to Avoid Penalties

Crypto Investors in the IRS’s Crosshairs: How to Avoid Penalties

The days when cryptocurrency flew under the radar are over. With new IRS regulations coming into effect in 2025, experts are predicting an unprecedented wave of audits and investigations aimed at uncovering unreported crypto activity.

Elina Moskovchuk
Rachel Aguirre Reflects on IBIT’s First Year in Action

Rachel Aguirre Reflects on IBIT’s First Year in Action

In a special interview marking one year since the launch of IBIT, Rachel Aguirre, BlackRock’s Managing Director and Head of U.S. iShares, evaluated the ETF’s success and its influence on market trends.

Elina Moskovchuk