Alright, let’s cut the chase. The cool cats over at Arculus, the hardware wallet people (ticker symbol CMPO on Nasdaq, for you scoring at home), just high-fived MoneyGram. The pitch is enticingly straightforward: turn your earned dollars into USDC. Thanks to the magic of the Stellar blockchain, you can immediately...
Solana recently passed Ethereum in staking market cap just last month. This decision has sparked a firestorm of controversy as to whether it is the beginning of a dramatic change in the crypto ecosystem. Solana’s relatively higher staking yields have lured in a large number of investors. Nonetheless, skepticism remains...
OKX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by volume, has made a definitive play towards the US market. This action seriously changes the competitive playing field of crypto trading platforms in the US. It is expected to bring new choice and new chance to American crypto lovers. At the...
The numbers don't lie, right? Solana briefly flipped Ethereum in staked value. $53.9 billion to $53.7 billion. Headlines screamed. But before we anoint Solana the staking ruler, let’s slow down. I'm Lee Chia Jian, and I've seen enough booms and busts in the Asian markets to know that chasing high...
Okay, let's get real. Solana's staking market cap briefly edged past Ethereum's. Cue the headlines screaming "Ethereum Killer!" Are we actually seeing a paradigm shift, or is this simply the spiciest meme cycle of all time? I’m more in the camp of the latter, but with a generous helping of...
On this note, Solana has overtaken Ethereum in staking market capitalization, achieving a remarkable $53.15 billion. This milestone serves to encapsulate the rising demand for Solana’s staking model, as it inherently enjoys a higher staking yield than ETH, attracting a larger crowd. Doubts remain about Solana’s economic security given the...
Cryptocurrency investors know that the crypto market is always changing, with new trends and new leaders emerging every day. Later this week, Solana even momentarily overtook Ethereum in total staked value. This milestone was a huge deal in the ever-growing competition between these two dominant blockchain platforms. In an effort...
Cryptocurrency mining is experiencing a massive seismic shift at this very moment. This move is largely a response to the current climate of hash price volatility, geopolitical unrest, and shifting regulatory environments. This article explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing Bitcoin miners, particularly in light of recent tariff implementations...
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...
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...
The headlines are screaming: Chinese mining rig manufacturers are setting up shop in the US! Tariffs be gone! Secure supply chains! Bullish for American Bitcoin miners! But hold on, before you start making plans to crack open the champagne and fire up that ASIC factory order—let’s slow down a bit....
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,...
Could SolarBank’s strategy be the perfect combination of clean energy and Bitcoin’s wow factor? Or is this just a good, old fashioned PR stunt to distract from the fact that crypto uses a lot of energy? That's the billion-dollar question, isn't it?Is Bitcoin Mining Really Sustainable?Let’s face it, Bitcoin’s energy...
SolarBank is doing something very different with Bitcoin mining. Rather than using energy they would otherwise use to mine Bitcoin, they’re using the profits earned by solar energy. This has proven, modest, but pragmatic approach can go a long way to addressing some of the environmental damages associated with Bitcoin...
Losing cryptocurrency can be a nightmare. Whether it’s the result of a scam, a lost password, or a programming error, the sense of disempowerment is the same. As 2025 proves to be a different world of crypto fraud, it’s important to keep learning and stay aware of these threats. This...
The cryptocurrency landscape is ever-changing, making for a double-edged sword of potential and peril for investors. Bitcoin mining, which used to be the pursuit of guys in basements with mash potato computer setups, has gotten a bit simpler due to the growing cloud-based mining platforms. One of those platforms, ZA...