The cryptocurrency space moves at breakneck speed. Just last week, stories broke about an American Bitcoin firm — one of whose corporate leaders is actually a member of the Trump family — that commanded some 8,000 media mentions. A substantial $220 million funding round has sparked discussions about its potential...
So, Robinhood's diving deeper into Ethereum, huh? Now everybody’s ecstatic, ETH price is skyrocketing and institutions are pouring in cash like ETH is about to be the next best thing since sliced bread. Sure does seem like 2021 all over again, huh? Hold on before we all jump on the...
A 7.5% decrease in Bitcoin mining difficulty – the largest in nearly two years. It sounds like good news, right? More profitability for miners, less energy consumption. What if this apparently encouraging increase is a cause for concern? If not, it would be a sign of worse, more systemic issues...
Okay, let's cut to the chase. In case you haven’t been following, there was a record bitcoin mining difficulty adjustment that just took place. That’s the largest drop since China kicked all the miners out. 7.5% down – that's huge. Some are panicking. I'm seeing something else: a blinking, neon...
The Bitcoin network evolves in real-time to ensure the viability and protection of its ecosystem. One of the most important mechanisms to do so is the mining difficulty adjustment. For the first time in two years, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just saw a big decrease. This article will break down what...
Bitwise has been actively encouraging recognizing staking as part of its admitted Ethereum Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). We think that this proposed addition would not be difficult to incorporate into the existing ETF structure. The firm shamelessly asserts that adding staking to the mix will increase investors’ returns. None of...
Vincent Van Code, an active software engineer and cryptocurrency security advocate, recently posted a somber security alert on XRP’s discord channel. Perhaps most controversially, he challenged users to rethink their blanket trust of hardware-based wallets such as Ledger and Trezor. Van Code’s warning comes at a very critical time for...
And the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has never been stronger. It now has more than 6 million accounts, that’s a 24% increase in just one quarter since the start of calendar year 2024! This rapid acceleration in adoption further magnifies the need for solid security protocols to shield users’ assets. Recent...
We think our XRP is safe. Locked away, untouchable. But are we really? I’ve watched many close friends in our XRP community lose it all. Yet it all transpired because of a few seemingly minor security oversights. Twelve years later, do you remember Sarah? She’d lost her entire stack from...
We all know the mantra: "Not your keys, not your coins." Wait, you ran out and bought a hardware wallet—smugly secure, you think. You’ve stored your XRP in an unbreakable digital citadel. But what if I told you that the fortress has a secret back door. Even worse, it might...
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...
Okay, let's talk Bitcoin. Everyone's buzzing about that $120,000 target. Standard Chartered's throwing numbers around, MicroStrategy keeps buying… it's enough to make you think we're all about to be swimming in crypto riches. But hold on a second before you take out a second mortgage on your home to ape...
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...
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...
It’s the Wild West of finance, a digital revolution with potential to churn unimaginable wealth. But as with any new frontier, it is full of perils – perils that extend beyond the risk of market crash. Here’s our rundown on the silent killers of crypto investing. These are the deceptively...
So, SharpLink Gaming literally just put down $73 million on Ethereum. That’s a big step, particularly for a company listed on the aggressively pro-IPO Nasdaq. But are they really playing 4D chess, or simply rolling the dice? Let's break it down.Diversification Or Just Following Trend?And on the face of it,...
As Michigan quickly becomes one of the new frontiers for cryptocurrency mining, these types of decisions will hold the potential to either uplift or further exploit its communities. Supporters tout the promise of economic development and innovative technology. At the same time, residents and local governments are left to deal...
The DEGN crypto wallet, designed by Nikita Savenkov and Anna Makowska, changes how you hold and spend your cryptocurrency. With a design that’s downright otherworldly, it covers every part of your crypto lifestyle. In short, DEGN is unlike any other crypto hardware wallets. It features a full color screen, two...