18 May 2025

Insights

In-depth analysis and expert takes on crypto’s biggest stories. From market moves to policy shifts, our Insights section breaks down what’s happening and why it matters.
Crypto VC Investment Doubled to $6B in Q1 per Pitchbook Outlook

Crypto VC Investment Doubled to $6B in Q1 per Pitchbook Outlook

In the first quarter of 2025, venture capital investment in crypto companies totaled $6 billion, doubling from the same period last year.

Anahit Avetisyan
Coinbase Refuses $20M Ransom After Insider Breach

Coinbase Refuses $20M Ransom After Insider Breach

A security breach strikes just days after Coinbase enters the S&P 500. The company says no to ransom—and yes to transparency.

Elina Moskovchuk
Bitcoin or Diversification? Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Draws a 2004 Parallel

Bitcoin or Diversification? Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Draws a 2004 Parallel

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees echoes of the 2004 internet era in today’s crypto market, arguing that betting solely on the biggest name may not be the winning strategy.

Dmytro Psevdonimenko
Judge Torres Blocks SEC and Ripple Settlement Motion: Lawyers Comment

Judge Torres Blocks SEC and Ripple Settlement Motion: Lawyers Comment

New York federal judge Analisa Torres denied the joint motion by the U.S. SEC and Ripple to settle the case, citing procedural impropriety.

Anahit Avetisyan
Arthur Hayes’ New Essay: BTC to Hit $1M by 2028

Arthur Hayes’ New Essay: BTC to Hit $1M by 2028

In his new essay titled “Fatty Fatty Boom Boom,” former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes parallels America’s economic imbalances and the obesity crisis, outlining how these forces could drive Bitcoin to $1 million.

Dmytro Psevdonimenko
Rhinoceros Reforged: Dürer’s Vision Cast in Sculpture, Etched into the Blockchain

Rhinoceros Reforged: Dürer’s Vision Cast in Sculpture, Etched into the Blockchain

A sculptural reimagining of Albrecht Dürer’s iconic engraving blends high-precision artisan work with the Bitcoin network, preserving the origin of the artwork forever on Satoshi Nakamoto’s legendary blockchain.

Anton Kryshtal
April 2025 Web3 Investment Trends: Funding Rounds and Project Highlights

April 2025 Web3 Investment Trends: Funding Rounds and Project Highlights

April 2025 brought several new investments into the Web3 space, leading to the launch of a number of promising projects. This article highlights the most noteworthy developments.

Daryna Nesterenko
Top 10 Promising Blockchain Ecosystems to Watch in 2025

Top 10 Promising Blockchain Ecosystems to Watch in 2025

Not all blockchain projects are still evolving in 2025 — but some remain trendsetters in the crypto market. Let’s take a closer look at them.

Yara Zornell
Wallets Now Handle 10x More Swaps Than in 2021: Dune Analytics Report

Wallets Now Handle 10x More Swaps Than in 2021: Dune Analytics Report

Weekly swaps via crypto wallets reached 20 million in 2025, signaling growing activity and expanding use cases, according to a Dune Analytics report.

Anahit Avetisyan
10 Persistent Misconceptions in Crypto Trading

10 Persistent Misconceptions in Crypto Trading

The 10 most persistent crypto misconceptions—from blind faith in “buying the dip” to the mythical power of the “community.” Discover which fallacies still shape trader behavior.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
BIS Report: How BTC, ETH and Stablecoins Are Reshaping Financial Flows

BIS Report: How BTC, ETH and Stablecoins Are Reshaping Financial Flows

Speculation or payments—what’s really moving crypto across borders? The BIS May report explores the main drivers of cross-border transfers, from volatility to local financial conditions.

Dmytro Psevdonimenko
Mother’s Day in Crypto: Posts from Nayib Bukele, Ross Ulbricht & Others

Mother’s Day in Crypto: Posts from Nayib Bukele, Ross Ulbricht & Others

Crypto posts took a sentimental detour on May 11, thanks to Mother’s Day celebrations across the community. The day is marked in the US, Canada, Japan, Germany and several other countries.

Anahit Avetisyan
Irish BTC Reserve – Conor McGregor May Discuss the Idea with Bukele

Irish BTC Reserve – Conor McGregor May Discuss the Idea with Bukele

UFC champion Conor McGregor is pushing for a Bitcoin strategic reserve in Ireland, saying it would give power back to the people’s money.

Anahit Avetisyan
From Diem to USDC: Meta Rekindles Stablecoin Ambitions

From Diem to USDC: Meta Rekindles Stablecoin Ambitions

Meta hasn’t given up on stablecoins. The company is reportedly exploring USDC as a payout method for content creators. But can it avoid the fate of its failed Diem project?

Iaroslava Kramarenko
​​Top Crypto Tweets Today: Scott Bessent on the GENIUS Act’s Failure & More

​​Top Crypto Tweets Today: Scott Bessent on the GENIUS Act’s Failure & More

The GENIUS Act, a bill to regulate stablecoins in the US, failed to pass the Senate. Critics said it mainly served Donald Trump’s crypto interests.

Anahit Avetisyan
April 2025 Crypto Hacks Hit $92.5M as Ethereum and Base Face Growing Threats

April 2025 Crypto Hacks Hit $92.5M as Ethereum and Base Face Growing Threats

Hackers drained $92.5 million from DeFi protocols in April 2025. Centralized platforms avoided impact, while newer networks like Base took a hit.

Vlad Vovk
Monica Long: How Ripple’s Quiet Force Is Redrawing Crypto’s Map

Monica Long: How Ripple’s Quiet Force Is Redrawing Crypto’s Map

Ripple’s Monica Long isn’t chasing headlines—she’s quietly building crypto’s future. From payments to tokenization, here’s how she’s reshaping finance from the inside.

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.