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Russia's Crypto Heist Shows Why Mining Bans Backfire

Russia's Crypto Heist Shows Why Mining Bans Backfire

Necessity is the mother of invention, and I think that’s completely awesome, too, because desperation really does bring out the innovation. Sometimes, though, that innovation is very bad. Screening empty cities across Russia. One mobile crypto mining farm had hidden its setup inside a truck, authorities found, and was tapping...

5 Ways Trump's Crypto Tariffs Could Spark a Bitcoin Revolution

5 Ways Trump's Crypto Tariffs Could Spark a Bitcoin Revolution

Crypto enthusiasts might roll their eyes at the first signs of margin compression. I think these tariffs might be just the shock that Bitcoin needs to really level up. Forget short-term pain; think long-term gain. So go ahead, welcome the surprise linkages and marvel at how a touch of protectionism...

Crypto Truck Heist: Russia's Wake-Up Call for Green Mining?

Crypto Truck Heist: Russia's Wake-Up Call for Green Mining?

Now picture a world in which cryptocurrency, rather than a black hole of investment, serves as the driving force behind the expansion of renewable energy. Sounds like a pipe dream, right? Maybe not. The recent crypto truck heist on the streets of Russia has renewed interest. This recent event in...

Crypto Mining's Hardware Trap: Are Tariffs the Wake-Up Call We Need?

Crypto Mining's Hardware Trap: Are Tariffs the Wake-Up Call We Need?

The elephant in the digital room is this: we're building a decentralized future on hardware almost exclusively controlled by a single nation. Are we really so okay with that amount of dependence? I'm not. This latest tranche of tariffs on Chinese crypto mining hardware might be just the wake up...

Chinese Miners in US? 3 Hidden Risks Trump's Tariffs Didn't Predict

Chinese Miners in US? 3 Hidden Risks Trump's Tariffs Didn't Predict

That was the whole purpose of Trump’s tariffs, to make everything fair! Bring manufacturing back home, boost American jobs. But as we all know, sometimes the best laid policies go awry and have unexpected effects. Now Chinese Bitcoin mining companies are all but pouring into the US. These moves which...

7 Reasons Why Chinese Bitcoin Miners Setting Up Shop in the US is HUGE

7 Reasons Why Chinese Bitcoin Miners Setting Up Shop in the US is HUGE

This is not solely bad news, it’s a paradigm shift. Forget the doom and gloom – that spell is good juju for America. Why? Let me break it down.More Jobs Coming Back HomeThink about it. Manufacturing jobs are sexy again. When we’re discussing smart, skilled labor, engineering, maintenance. But these...

Altcoin Mania or Smart Investing? 6 Crypto Risks You Can't Ignore

Altcoin Mania or Smart Investing? 6 Crypto Risks You Can't Ignore

The crypto world is buzzing again. All of that is in the past, as whispers of another bull run swell, stoked by institutional interest and the prospects of alt coins. You're seeing headlines, maybe even hearing it from your friends: now is the time to get in. Before everyone else...

6 Altcoins About to Moon? Why This Crypto Bull Run is Different

6 Altcoins About to Moon? Why This Crypto Bull Run is Different

Okay, listen up, folks. Put aside everything you imagine you understand about crypto bull runs. Well, this ain’t 2017, and it sure as hell ain’t 2021. This time, the game is different. And we’re not just referring to Bitcoin establishing new all-time highs (again!). What we’re discussing my friends, is...

5 Reasons Alpha AIOT Staking is the Future of Crypto (And How to Party With It)

5 Reasons Alpha AIOT Staking is the Future of Crypto (And How to Party With It)

I've seen firsthand how crypto can change lives, especially in places where traditional finance just doesn't cut it. Remember that community hackathon in Vietnam? We created that same micro-loan platform but did it on blockchain, and the impact was crazy. Those who had never previously had access to credit were...

Brazil Embraces Crypto Nation Eyes Bitcoin Reserves

Brazil Embraces Crypto Nation Eyes Bitcoin Reserves

Brazil has recently become a leading force on the global stage of cryptocurrency. It is consistently ranked as one of the top ten crypto markets between South Korea and the United States. With nearly a fifth of its population invested in digital currencies, Brazil is actively exploring new avenues for...

Binance's ETH Staking Surge: 20% Grab! What's Driving the Growth?

Binance's ETH Staking Surge: 20% Grab! What's Driving the Growth?

Meanwhile, Binance has been taking massive steps in the Ethereum liquid staking market, claiming a dominant 20% market share. This increase is one we should all pay attention to. Let’s take a deep dive into what’s fueling this growth, especially in contrast to incumbents such as Lido. Whether you’re a...

Binance's Staked ETH Claims 20% of Ethereum Liquid Staking Market

Binance's Staked ETH Claims 20% of Ethereum Liquid Staking Market

Binance Staked ETH (wBETH) has shaken up the dominance on the Ethereum liquid staking market. In fact, it currently enjoys a whopping 20% of the overall market share. Much of this growth is due to Binance’s large distribution network and easy-to-use platform. The Ethereum liquid staking ecosystem today has more...

BTC to $120K? Altcoins Surge & The Rise of Pepeto Meme Coin

BTC to $120K? Altcoins Surge & The Rise of Pepeto Meme Coin

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with activity. Bitcoin is vehemently approaching the $120,000 roadblock, Ethereum is fuming with positive energy, and altcoins establish an expectation of fortuitous growth. Pepeto takes the spotlight. Amidst this backdrop, a new meme coin, Pepeto, is capturing the attention of investors. This article explores the...

Bitcoin Eyes $120K Amidst Institutional Adoption and DeFi Integrations

Bitcoin Eyes $120K Amidst Institutional Adoption and DeFi Integrations

Bitcoin (BTC) is on the move again towards $120,000, aided by a steady influx of institutional investment, positive macroeconomic trends, and robust technicals. At present, BTC holds a 63.38% market dominance, highlighting its continued stronghold over the cryptocurrency industry.Standard Chartered has recently begun spot BTC and ETH trading for its...

Crypto Calamities How Users Inadvertently Lose Their Digital Assets

Crypto Calamities How Users Inadvertently Lose Their Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency users experience challenges like none others when it comes to protecting their crypto fortunes. It’s time for cryptocurrency holders to assume responsibility for their asset protection. This is a marked shift from legacy financial systems, where institutions take on that responsibility. With this responsibility comes significant challenges. The intricacies...

Crypto Gone Forever? 5 Ways to Avoid Digital Disaster

Crypto Gone Forever? 5 Ways to Avoid Digital Disaster

For all of the previously unimagined doors that crypto could open, there is certainly risk involved. LeeChiaJian, a blogger on crypto education, stresses the need to protect your digital currency. This isn’t merely about shopping and huddling, it’s about preventing your cryptocurrency from disappearing by way of preventable blunders. Own...

Altcoin Season Incoming? Ethereum Blasts Past $3,000!

Altcoin Season Incoming? Ethereum Blasts Past $3,000!

The world of cryptocurrency is electric with possibility. With Ethereum recently crossing the $3,000 threshold, fortunes have changed and the rumor mill is churning with expectations that altcoin season is just around the corner. So after weeks of no-movement trading, Ethereum is back in the news. All of these factors...