The finance world is changing all the time. As the new normal has unfolded, one of the most notable trends has been the increasing correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks. These two asset classes were once considered polar opposites. Instead, now they largely march together, propelled by a combination of...
MicroStrategy chairman, Michael Saylor, was back in the news again recently after his company announced yet another massive Bitcoin acquisition. MicroStrategy bought 16,130 BTC worth $593.3 million at an average price of $36,785 per BTC. MicroStrategy currently owns a total of almost 214,400 bitcoins. They did this at a total...
Okay, let's get real. Maybe you’ve heard that Bitcoin mining is an environmental catastrophe. A power-guzzling, climate-wrecking monster spewing carbon into the atmosphere, you say? I get it. That’s the narrative we’ve been fed. What if I told you that narrative is… half-baked. Could Bitcoin mining, yes, Bitcoin mining, be...
The foundational Bitcoin narrative has always been one of decentralization, a digital revolt against concentrated power. If we can be frank, the truth has been a bit murkier. Miner’s greed drives this boom, targeting regions with the lowest energy costs and the least regulatory oversight. Yet these practices have frequently...
The cryptocurrency market saw a week of significant activity, including Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy increasing its Bitcoin holdings, former President Donald Trump intervening in crypto tax regulations, and extreme price volatility for some altcoins. A Pennsylvania man is headed to prison for hiding millions of dollars he earned selling Ethereum. At...
The U.S. Bitcoin mining industry is demonstrating resilience and potential for growth, navigating short-term economic pressures through supportive policy developments and technological advancements. Together, these legislative victories, smart energy policy, and a wave of new hardware are setting the industry up for sustainable success. The industry has been reeling from...
Michael Saylor’s recent $285 million Bitcoin purchase may have made many headlines, but that was no coincidence, it’s a high-stakes chess move. Is he really playing 4D chess while the rest of us are all still on checkers? Or is he without realizing it positioning himself—and MicroStrategy, and perhaps the...
This will undoubtedly be a transitory and fascinating period of evolution for the Bitcoin mining sector. Despite facing short-term economic pressures like fluctuating energy costs and regulatory uncertainties, several innovative business models and technological advancements are paving the way for future growth. These developments range from the increasing popularity of...
Just a few days ago, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor spent an additional $285 million on Bitcoin. Let’s face it, Joe Schmoe isn’t opening up his computer and going to the store and purchasing the Bitcoin equivalent of the GDP of a small country. So, what's the deal? Is he truly a...
Chromebooks. We encounter them in classrooms, perhaps your grandmother has one she uses to access Facebook. But crypto security? Seriously? That's the reaction I usually get. And honestly, it's a fair one. But before you dismiss the idea entirely, let's talk about the elephant in the room – the uncomfortable...
For crypto enthusiasts exploring the digital asset world, security should always be your top priority. Few people don’t know that Chromebooks, best known for their Chrome browser convenience, provide an unexpectedly powerful platform for protecting your cryptocurrency. This article explores how Chromebook users can leverage Chrome OS's built-in features and...
Here’s what to expect from a potentially market-moving week in crypto — a historic trial, new economic data, and big altcoin moves. LeeChiaJian summarizes the most significant developments and what they mean, to help you come up with a game plan to float your ideas in these choppy waters. With...
Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room – or rather, the beige elephant in the room: the Fed's Beige Book. Everybody is super-duper concentrated on the CPI and PPI data coming out this week, and believe me, I understand that. We’re all staring at the screen, hoping against...
Heard about my cousin, Maria? Save for her savings going into some meme coin focused on a Shiba Inu with L33T sunglasses. Three weeks later, she was planning a trip to Italy. Three weeks! That’s the promise of altcoins – lottery ticket potential, dressed up as “decentralized finance.” For each...
I think back to visiting a small Cham village deep in the heart of Vietnam a few years ago. With glaring sun and humidity, it was a real scorcher. A frightening, American-style, noise and polluting, privately owned electric generator belched out enough black smoke to counter this beautiful turquoise sky,...
Ethereum hitting $3,000 is undeniably a milestone. Now we’re reading headlines shouting about record institutional inflows and the ETH/BTC pair booming back to life. But before you hock your home to purchase ETH, let’s throw some cold water of common sense on the fire. Remember Pets.com? Every pup gets its...
You know that story about the time you nearly invested in Bitcoin when it was at $100? Yeah, me too. The regret still stings. Guess what? Ethereum’s having a huge bash under the radar right now, and the bouncers just allowed ETH to pass the $3,000 velvet rope. Are you...