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We strive to promote open and honest dialogue about the cryptocurrency industry. As such, we provide you with informed and insightful opinions on the latest market trends, regulatory changes and new technologies, helping you navigate the complex and ever-changing world of digital currencies.

PELOSI Act Targets Stock Trading by U.S. Lawmakers

PELOSI Act Targets Stock Trading by U.S. Lawmakers

Senator Josh Hawley wants to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. Will the new PELOSI Act clean up the market, or will insider dealing simply evolve?

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Trust Issues: Zscaler Warns Web3 Isn’t Ready for GenAI Phishing Attacks

Trust Issues: Zscaler Warns Web3 Isn’t Ready for GenAI Phishing Attacks

Your wallet is safe. Your attention isn’t. Zscaler’s new report warns that phishing attacks in Web3 has gone from email blasts to AI-powered deception—targeting users, tools, and trust.

Elina Moskovchuk
Why DAOs Still Haven’t Gone Mainstream

Why DAOs Still Haven’t Gone Mainstream

What’s keeping DAOs from becoming a mass phenomenon? It’s not just about complex technology; it’s about how we are wired. Surprisingly, human nature turned out to be decentralization’s toughest opponent.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Generation Wallet: Deutsche Bank Maps Tokenized Wealth Transfer

Generation Wallet: Deutsche Bank Maps Tokenized Wealth Transfer

Deutsche Bank and Baker McKenzie warn that the $84T wealth shift from Boomers to Gen Z could reshape finance—if tokenization avoids legal limbo and gains real traction.

Elina Moskovchuk
No Rally? No Problem. Bitcoin Companies Are Still Hiring, Says Bitvocation

No Rally? No Problem. Bitcoin Companies Are Still Hiring, Says Bitvocation

Prices are flat, the hype has cooled—but Bitcoin job listings are still steady. Bitvocation’s latest data suggests that while the market chills, the mission continues.

Elina Moskovchuk
Crypto Winter Returns? Coinbase Calls the Market Break a Warning

Crypto Winter Returns? Coinbase Calls the Market Break a Warning

Coinbase says the market just triggered a classic bear signal. But is this another crypto winter—or just a seasonal chill? The answer may depend on how investors read the charts.

Elina Moskovchuk
John D’Agostino (Coinbase Institutional): Bitcoin Is Flowing to Institutions

John D’Agostino (Coinbase Institutional): Bitcoin Is Flowing to Institutions

Institutional investors actively accumulate Bitcoin as retail traders exit the market. According to John D’Agostino of Coinbase, this signals a broader transformation of the crypto market and a new role for BTC in the global economy.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Crypto Cools Off. CoinGecko’s Take on the Post-Rally Reality

Crypto Cools Off. CoinGecko’s Take on the Post-Rally Reality

After January’s highs, the crypto market took a sharp turn—and CoinGecko’s new Q1 report doesn’t sugarcoat it. From altcoin wipeouts to DEX reshuffles, the post-rally reality is setting in.

Elina Moskovchuk
Larry Fink’s Letter to Investors: Capitalism with a Human Face

Larry Fink’s Letter to Investors: Capitalism with a Human Face

In his latest letter to investors, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink takes an unexpected pivot toward the democratization of investment, asset tokenization, and private markets as a strategy for redistributing global wealth.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Is Europe Squeezing Out USDT? MiCA’s Impact on the Crypto Status Quo

Is Europe Squeezing Out USDT? MiCA’s Impact on the Crypto Status Quo

The EU’s introduction of the MiCA regulatory framework is poised to overhaul the stablecoin sector profoundly. How will USDT, currently the market-leading stablecoin, adapt to these rigorous new rules?

Daryna Nesterenko
Transparency ≠ Freedom: How Blockchain Can Make Us Vulnerable

Transparency ≠ Freedom: How Blockchain Can Make Us Vulnerable

Freedom means being able to act without worrying about money. But can that freedom truly exist in a crypto world where every step is recorded on the blockchain and visible with a single click?

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Crypto as a Cult: When Hope Becomes a Financial Asset

Crypto as a Cult: When Hope Becomes a Financial Asset

Crypto may not be a religion, but it comes surprisingly close. People enter the space for selfish reasons, chasing massive returns. But instead of trading tokens, they’re usually trading hope.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Why is Solana hiring a lot? Foundation Recruiters Share What They See

Why is Solana hiring a lot? Foundation Recruiters Share What They See

A sketch of “Low Agency Bob” just sparked the most unexpected hiring moment in crypto. Solana recruiters share what it’s like to watch top-tier talent flood in from all directions.

Elina Moskovchuk
Who Really Controls Bitcoin? Inside the Centralization of Mining in 2025

Who Really Controls Bitcoin? Inside the Centralization of Mining in 2025

In 2025, over 95% of Bitcoin blocks are mined by the six largest pools. No, this isn’t the result of a hack or technical failure—it’s the product of years of creeping centralization.

Vlad Vovk
Germany’s CDU Says It Wants to Be Crypto-Friendly. Should We Believe It?

Germany’s CDU Says It Wants to Be Crypto-Friendly. Should We Believe It?

Germany’s CDU says it wants to build a crypto-friendly future. But with a legacy of crackdowns and cautious pivots, can voters—and builders—trust the shift?

Elina Moskovchuk
Bitcoin Price Takes a Hit Following Jerome Powell’s Hawkish Remarks

Bitcoin Price Takes a Hit Following Jerome Powell’s Hawkish Remarks

Bitcoin dropped after Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlighted rising inflation pressures driven by the tariff war. Investors now expect the Fed to hold off on cutting interest rates.

Dmytro Psevdonimenko
Can Crypto and AI Be Clean? Two Democrats Say They Must Be

Can Crypto and AI Be Clean? Two Democrats Say They Must Be

Two U.S. Senators want crypto and AI firms to face carbon limits and financial penalties. But can the Clean Cloud Act survive in a country where Bitcoin mining is now a family business?

Elina Moskovchuk
From Chips to Chains: Nvidia’s Rong Sees a Future in Decentralized AI

From Chips to Chains: Nvidia’s Rong Sees a Future in Decentralized AI

Anthony Rong, Nvidia VP, shares why he believes HBAR and Verifiable Compute will redefine AI trust—from chip to chain—and what this shift means for the future of secure, decentralized intelligence.

Elina Moskovchuk
Beyond the Tariffs: The U.S.–China Trade War’s Ripple Effect on Crypto

Beyond the Tariffs: The U.S.–China Trade War’s Ripple Effect on Crypto

With tariff pressure mounting between the U.S. and China, the crypto market senses opportunity. Bitcoin, once again, is emerging as a possible refuge from geopolitical shocks.

Dmytro Psevdonimenko
Real Vision or Just Hype? The Founders of American Bitcoin Make Their Case

Real Vision or Just Hype? The Founders of American Bitcoin Make Their Case

American Bitcoin, a new project led by Hut 8 and Eric Trump, aims to bring Bitcoin mining home. But with Trump-era tariffs looming, can ideology and infrastructure outpace geopolitical risk?

Elina Moskovchuk
Trump’s Tariffs and Crypto: PitchBook Weighs the Real Risk Ahead

Trump’s Tariffs and Crypto: PitchBook Weighs the Real Risk Ahead

Trump’s new tariffs may target trade—but crypto could be the collateral damage. PitchBook’s analysis reveals how Bitcoin, stablecoins, and mining face new risks in a shifting global economy.

Elina Moskovchuk
Larry Fink’s Crypto Pivot: The BlackRock King Who Dared to Question the Dollar

Larry Fink’s Crypto Pivot: The BlackRock King Who Dared to Question the Dollar

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, once a proud Bitcoin skeptic, now warns the U.S. dollar could lose its global edge to digital assets like BTC.

Elina Moskovchuk
Arthur Hayes Challenges Fed Independence in His New Essay “The BBC”

Arthur Hayes Challenges Fed Independence in His New Essay “The BBC”

In his latest essay “The BBC,” Arthur Hayes examines the emotional pressures on the Federal Reserve and the monetary policy challenges that could lead to increased liquidity in the crypto market.

Dmytro Psevdonimenko
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.

Anahit Avetisyan
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.

Anahit Avetisyan
Crypto Talk on X Today: KOLs on BTC and Power Outage in Europe

Crypto Talk on X Today: KOLs on BTC and Power Outage in Europe

On April 28, a power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. The blackout disrupted the banking system, but investor Daniel Batten says Bitcoin remained invulnerable.

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.