Okay, let's be real. You've probably heard the whispers, the memes, maybe even seen the headlines: Solana briefly flipped Ethereum in staked value. It’s akin to that tournament Cinderella upsetting the heavy favorite in the first round. Yet are we witnessing a mere transient trend, or is there truly a...
On April 20, Solana became the largest chain by total dollar value staked in history, with more than $53.9 billion in total dollar value staked. This dramatic increase was fueled by Solana’s lofty staking yield, luring deep user engagement. Experts warn against drawing direct parallels between the two platforms. Clearly...
So, Solana’s latest flip of Ethereum in staking market cap. Big deal, right? On the surface, it’s a headline grabber, a fun little David-vs-Goliath moment. We shouldn’t get too carried away with the hype. Before we crown Solana the staking king, let's ask ourselves: are we looking at a sustainable...
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...
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...
Ethereum seems to be going through a major influx of interest and investment, resulting in a breakout price movement. There are at least five interconnected reasons for this rally. Substantial institutional inflows, Robinhood’s recent foray into Layer 2 solutions, and shifting supply dynamics are all major factors. This article breaks...
REX Shares, an investment firm with just over $5 billion in assets under management (AUM) in 2024, has launched a Solana Staking ETF. This decision puts REX Shares in a very competitive field. Industry behemoths such as BlackRock are at the forefront with a staggering AUM of $11.5 trillion.The Solana...
Bitcoin (BTC) has been in a month-long consolidation period, giving both traders and investors the question of what will happen next. Lee Chia Jian, a veteran blockchain market analyst, delivers an in-depth perspective of the evolving market landscape. He breaks down key support levels and what bullish and bearish scenarios...
Bitcoin's been doing the tango, a sideways shuffle that's about as exciting as watching paint dry. We're stuck in this consolidation phase, bouncing off the walls of a descending channel like a toddler who's had too much sugar. Everyone's waiting for the breakout, but what if it's downwards? These support...
SharpLink Gaming recently played a power move in the metaverse realm. They recently announced the raise of $425 million through a private placement, led by Consensys, to buy Ethereum (ETH) for the treasury. The stakes don’t get higher than this bet, which has the potential to change corporate finance. Yet...
Alright, let's talk Trump and Bitcoin. The news is out: Eric and Don Jr. are diving headfirst into the crypto mining game with American Bitcoin, fueled by a cool $220 million. Genius move or last-ditch attempt to remain relevant? Or might it be just Trump’s regular hubris, juiced by the...
The siren song of passive income, particularly when mixed with the allure of going green, is hard to resist. BAY Miner is cashing in on that wishful thinking, selling participants cloud mining contracts fueled, they claim, by 100 percent green energy. But in the often unregulated, cowboy environment of crypto—everything...
The intersection of politics and cryptocurrency has become increasingly complex, particularly with the Trump family's significant foray into the crypto market. Just last week, reports surfaced that American Bitcoin has raised an amazing $220 million in investment funding. This new investment and the family’s broader investments in the crypto space...