17 May 2025

Opinions

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.
Netflix Eyes FTX Meltdown for Next Drama Hit—With Julia Garner as Caroline?

Netflix Eyes FTX Meltdown for Next Drama Hit—With Julia Garner as Caroline?

From courtroom to screen, the FTX collapse is getting the Hollywood treatment. But will Netflix’s rumored adaptation reveal more about crypto—or just entertain?

Elina Moskovchuk
Chainalysis Maps How Crime Went Crypto—And Where It Fails to Hide

Chainalysis Maps How Crime Went Crypto—And Where It Fails to Hide

Chainalysis shows why crypto’s transparency may be law enforcement’s best weapon yet.

Elina Moskovchuk
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Should Be as Simple as Bitcoin

Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Should Be as Simple as Bitcoin

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin no longer believes in the intellectual beast he helped build. He’s calling for a return to the foundational simplicity of Bitcoin before the system breaks down.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Alison Mangiero Presses SEC for Guidance on Crypto Staking

Alison Mangiero Presses SEC for Guidance on Crypto Staking

Alison Mangiero of the Crypto Council explains why staking isn’t lending—and why the SEC needs to say so.

Elina Moskovchuk
The U.S. SEC Talks Tokenization: Finance 2.0 on the Table

The U.S. SEC Talks Tokenization: Finance 2.0 on the Table

As the lines between TradFi and DeFi blur, the U.S. SEC opens its doors—to listen.

Elina Moskovchuk
Pectra Goes Live: Here’s What It Changes for Ethereum

Pectra Goes Live: Here’s What It Changes for Ethereum

Ethereum has officially transitioned to Pectra, a long-delayed network upgrade. Key changes include reduced transaction fees, smart accounts, and faster validator registration.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Chain Abstraction: How Charles Hoskinson Plans to Unite the Blockchain World

Chain Abstraction: How Charles Hoskinson Plans to Unite the Blockchain World

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson hasn’t just joined the growing conversation on blockchain abstraction—he’s made a series of bold promises to advance the concept.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Before the On-Ramp: Payments Alliance Maps Crypto Fundamentals

Before the On-Ramp: Payments Alliance Maps Crypto Fundamentals

Crypto may run on code, but institutions run on rules. The Payments Innovation Alliance offers a foundational map for how digital currencies actually work—and what rails they still lack.

Elina Moskovchuk
$5 Billion Bid for USDC: Why Ripple’s Offer Was Rejected

$5 Billion Bid for USDC: Why Ripple’s Offer Was Rejected

Ripple’s attempt to acquire Circle, the issuer behind the second-largest stablecoin USDC, has sparked widespread debate. What’s behind the bid, and is a deal still on the table?

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Tether, SoftBank, and Twenty-One Challenge Saylor? Mallers Explains

Tether, SoftBank, and Twenty-One Challenge Saylor? Mallers Explains

Backed by Tether and SoftBank, Jack Mallers launches a Bitcoin-native firm aiming to build, not just buy. With 42K BTC, is this a rival to Saylor’s MicroStrategy?

Elina Moskovchuk
When Interests Clash: Arbitrum Pulls Out of Nvidia-Backed Accelerator

When Interests Clash: Arbitrum Pulls Out of Nvidia-Backed Accelerator

The Arbitrum Foundation has exited the Ignition AI accelerator after Nvidia requested its brand not be associated with the crypto industry. Is the tech giant distancing itself from digital assets?

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Trust the Rails: Why Stablecoins Just Overtook Visa—and What Comes Next

Trust the Rails: Why Stablecoins Just Overtook Visa—and What Comes Next

Stablecoins aren’t hype—they’re already outpacing Visa. From Chamath Palihapitiya’s bold forecasts to Washington’s strategic pivot, here’s why dollar-backed crypto is poised to reshape global finance.

Elina Moskovchuk
Bank of Italy: Cryptocurrencies Pose a Threat to Stability

Bank of Italy: Cryptocurrencies Pose a Threat to Stability

The Bank of Italy flags growing risks tied to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, urging tighter oversight. Other European central banks also remain wary of digital assets.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
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
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.