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Ethereum's 36% June Surge: Is This the Crypto Party We've Been Waiting For?

Ethereum's 36% June Surge: Is This the Crypto Party We've Been Waiting For?

Picture this: You're at a summer BBQ, burgers are sizzling, the sun's shining. Someone sidles up, whispers, "Hey, heard about Ethereum? It's popping." You heard us correctly, ladies and gents! Ethereum’s massive run in June was a welcome reintroduction to the crypto scene—like walking into the coolest summer bash on...

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Ledger's Data Breach AMA: 3 Uncomfortable Truths About Crypto Security

Ledger's Data Breach AMA: 3 Uncomfortable Truths About Crypto Security

The Ledger data breach of 2020. We all remember it. Names, home addresses, phone numbers… all just sitting out there. And now, with the upcoming AMA with their new CISO, Matt Johnson, it's time we stop pretending everything is fine. Time to get real on crypto security. One cannot sugarcoat...

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Ledger's CISO AMA: 5 Reasons Why Crypto Security Just Got Real

Ledger's CISO AMA: 5 Reasons Why Crypto Security Just Got Real

Let's be honest. Too long has crypto felt like the Wild West. Decentralization and financial freedom are immensely powerful concepts. What they really fear is losing it all to hacks, rug pulls, or phishing attacks. Something shifted this week. The announcement of Ledger's CISO, Matt Johnson, holding an "Ask Me...

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IRS Crypto Mess: 5 Practical Steps to Protect Your Digital Assets Now

IRS Crypto Mess: 5 Practical Steps to Protect Your Digital Assets Now

The IRS. Crypto. Two words that likely already make you break out in hives. What if I told you the agency tasked with collecting your taxes is mismanaging billions in seized cryptocurrency? I'm not talking about a small accounting error; we're talking about lost wallets, shredded recovery keys, and assets...

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IRS Crypto Fumbles: 3 Ways This Could Fuel the Next Bitcoin Boom

IRS Crypto Fumbles: 3 Ways This Could Fuel the Next Bitcoin Boom

Okay, folks, let's be real. The recent TIGTA report detailing the IRS's utter clusterfumble with seized crypto isn't just embarrassing; it's infuriating. Missing wallets? Shredded seed phrases? Undervaluing Bitcoin because someone can't count decimals? Seriously? I'm not here to pile on the agency. Instead, let's talk about the silver lining....

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Watchdog Finds Lapses in IRS Crypto Asset Seizure Practices

Watchdog Finds Lapses in IRS Crypto Asset Seizure Practices

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) specialize in them, just released their latest report. It underscores major shortcomings in the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) unit’s management of seized digital assets. Making matters worse, the investigation uncovered serious inventory management, documentation, and valuation errors that further called...

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IRS Crypto Chaos: $8B Seized, Records MIA! What's Going On?

IRS Crypto Chaos: $8B Seized, Records MIA! What's Going On?

Cryptocurrency overall is extremely volatile. Recently, new revelations about the IRS’s misuse of crypto assets it has seized have thrown a whole new wrench into the landscape. A recent TIGTA report has exposed significant mismanagement and misaccounting by the IRS in their oversight of seized digital assets. That fact alone...

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Trump's Bitcoin Play: 5 Reasons Why It's Actually Good For Crypto

Trump's Bitcoin Play: 5 Reasons Why It's Actually Good For Crypto

Okay, I know what you're thinking. Trump and Bitcoin? It sounds like a meme gone wrong. But hear me out. I understand that I might be on the opposite side of everything from the former president. His family’s new Bitcoin mining business American Bitcoin Corp. would do more to improve...

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VeChain (VET) 2X Rally Incoming? Stargate Staking Ignites Hope!

VeChain (VET) 2X Rally Incoming? Stargate Staking Ignites Hope!

VeChain (VET) has a strong focus on supply chain management and enterprise solutions. Recently, it has been riding a wave of newfound interest by investors and enthusiasts alike. This boom is mainly attributed to the hype around the upcoming launch of Stargate’s staking program. With this program, VeChain will see...

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Crypto Wallets in 2025: Choosing the Right One for YOU!

Crypto Wallets in 2025: Choosing the Right One for YOU!

Cryptocurrency is a rapidly changing environment. With the crypto industry booming, deciding which crypto wallet to use is more important than ever. In 2025, crypto wallets will be more than just a storing tool for digital assets — they’re evolving into fully-fledged financial dashboards. LeeChiaJian is an intrepid observer of...

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Bitcoin Mining's $14M Executive Pay: A Risk or Reward?

Bitcoin Mining's $14M Executive Pay: A Risk or Reward?

Is that much pay really justified? The explainer omits to mention that the Bitcoin mining industry is inarguably exploding. At US-listed firms, executive compensation has exploded to an average $14.4 million. That means that it’s a mind-boggling 118% increase in just one year, which begs some very difficult questions. Do...

Bitcoin Solaris Gears Up for LBank Launch with Ambitious Roadmap

Bitcoin Solaris Gears Up for LBank Launch with Ambitious Roadmap

Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) will be live on LBank trading with an initial price of $20 on Jul 31st. This regulatory move represents a groundbreaking opportunity for a possible 150% return from today’s price of $11. The ambitious project has already received a lot of attention, with more than $6.6 million...

Is US Bitcoin Mining Dominance Over? China & Russia Surge!

Is US Bitcoin Mining Dominance Over? China & Russia Surge!

The numbers don't lie. From Q3 2023’s numbers alone, one can hear the cry of a power shift in Bitcoin mining. The US still controls enough, holding 35.425%. With China and Russia increasing their hash rate power, that dominance seems less secure. Or do we just happen to be observing...

Bitcoin Mining Power Shift: Russia & China Rise, US Dips!

Bitcoin Mining Power Shift: Russia & China Rise, US Dips!

The landscape of Bitcoin mining is always changing as countries compete for leadership in the global hashrate. Recently, Russia and most notably China have increased their mining power substantially. Here at home we are witnessing a modest reversal of fortune in that regard. In an article to follow, we’ll dive...

US Bitcoin Mining Drop A Warning Sign Or Temporary Blip?

US Bitcoin Mining Drop A Warning Sign Or Temporary Blip?

The US share of Bitcoin mining recently fell back down to 35.425%, just under 36.025%. Though this change may seem minor, it could serve as a harbinger of greater changes to come within the industry. Change is coming and we’re thrilled to be leading the charge into a decentralized technological...

3 Altcoins Set to Outperform: Why Shiba Inu, Chainlink, Solana?

3 Altcoins Set to Outperform: Why Shiba Inu, Chainlink, Solana?

Let's be real. It really does feel like a crypto minefield these days. Promises run rampant across the commonwealth, but actual real-world results? So, when I make the statement that Shiba Inu, Chainlink, and Solana are primed to outperform, I’m not suggesting you get rich overnight. I'm talking about projects...

Bitcoin Skyrockets! Is This the Start of a New Crypto Era?

Bitcoin Skyrockets! Is This the Start of a New Crypto Era?

Bitcoin's recent surge has everyone talking. Is this a flash in the pan, or are we living through the dawn of a new age for cryptocurrency? Nguyen Thi Hanh keeps her finger on the pulse of the rapidly changing crypto landscape. She digs deep into what’s behind the rally that’s...

Is Altcoin Recovery a Mirage? Chainlink, Solana, Shiba Inu's Real Test

Is Altcoin Recovery a Mirage? Chainlink, Solana, Shiba Inu's Real Test

We're all feeling it, right? The crypto market's been a rollercoaster, and that "recovery" everyone's talking about? At other times, it seems more like a glimmering oasis in the wasteland. Which is doubly true for those of us who aren’t particularly Wall Street whale sized. You’re watching Bitcoin bounce, but...