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...
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...
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...
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 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...
With the crypto market preparing for what’s sure to be a rejuvenating bull run, protecting your digital assets is now more important than ever. To serious investors, a hardware wallet is more than a suggestion, it’s an imperative. As blockchain enthusiast and data scientist Lim Wei Jian puts it so...
Look, let's be honest. We truly are lost in a digital golden age at the moment. Crypto's booming. But with each gold rush follow claim jumpers, and in this new digital landscape it’s every organization’s nightmare: they’re cyberattackers. The numbers don't lie: a 131% year-over-year increase in attacks and $1.63...
Ethereum’s robust framework that allows for staking, stablecoins, and NFTs makes it the core hub in which all digital assets can thrive. Now companies are looking to Ethereum, with several planning out moves much like those made towards Bitcoin earlier. This paradigm shift together reflects increasing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term...
It's a casino with better marketing. We've all seen the headlines: "Next Crypto to 100x Your Investment!" or some variation thereof. On the chopping block today are Moo Deng (MOODENG), Zebec Network (ZBCN), and Remittix (RTX). Astronomical returns aren’t realistic, rather they’re an easy promise to make. Or are we...
The feds recently took control of a Montana bitcoin mining operation connected to what some say is the world’s largest Ponzi scheme. Truthfully, it’s a band-aid on a gaping wound. This VBit Technologies debacle, where thousands of investors like Stephen Ranieri saw their hard-earned cash vanish into thin air, isn't...
Losing access to your Bitcoin wallet can be your worst nightmare. Each of these scenarios—forgotten keys, a compromised device, or sending crypto to the wrong address—can make you feel like there’s nothing to be done. In reality, these experiences can be exhausting and maddening. Because the protocols that underlie all...
Lost your crypto? Don't panic! You're not alone. Every year, these contracts allow billions to get locked away in digital purgatory. Forgotten passwords, lost seed phrases, and general user incompetence account for billions in losses. In just the first quarter of this year, $1.77 billion already disappeared into the digital...
The crypto world is buzzing with a surprising trio: Donald Trump, Bitcoin, and GameStop. These seemingly disparate entities are converging in ways that could reshape the digital asset landscape, especially for retail investors and U.S. financial sovereignty. Here’s a look at the strategic ramifications of this surprising coalition.Former President Donald...