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Visa & Mastercard's $60B Dip: Are Altcoins Really The Answer?

Visa & Mastercard's $60B Dip: Are Altcoins Really The Answer?

Visa and Mastercard shedding $60 billion? That's not pocket change. Merchants, understandably, are fed up. Two to three percent per transaction? Delays that are measured in geological epochs on internet time? It’s as if they’re delivering messages by carrier pigeon in an age of technology. No wonder they're looking for...

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5 Reasons Ethereum's ETF Surge Proves Bitcoin is Officially Old News

5 Reasons Ethereum's ETF Surge Proves Bitcoin is Officially Old News

Okay, let's be real. You probably found yourself on this page because you’re at least somewhat concerned with the future of crypto. And I’m here to tell you that the future isn’t orange. It's definitely not just orange. It’s a crazy, constantly-developing ecosystem that’s blossomed on the Ethereum blockchain.Those Bitcoin...

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SharpLink's $463M ETH Move: Genius or Risky Gamble for the Future?

SharpLink's $463M ETH Move: Genius or Risky Gamble for the Future?

Okay, let's be real. When I first read the news that “SharpLink Gaming Purchases $463M in ETH”, I almost spit my coffee all over my computer. My immediate thought? Are they insane? After the initial euphoria had time to sink in, I started looking into the nuts and bolts and...

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Ethereum ETFs Attract Massive Inflows as Price Consolidates Near $2,800

Ethereum ETFs Attract Massive Inflows as Price Consolidates Near $2,800

Ethereum growth is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. Even its price has remained stable around $2,800, thanks in part to massive inflows to Ethereum pureplay ETFs. In just the past 15 trading days, Ethereum ETFs have taken in a combined $837.5 million in net new inflows. They’ve gotten off to...

Alt Staking
Ethereum to $10K? BlackRock's $80M Bet is Just the Beginning!

Ethereum to $10K? BlackRock's $80M Bet is Just the Beginning!

Let me tell you about Maria. An immigrant who has to drive an hour each way to work to afford the rent. Then, she stumbled upon crypto. Not Bitcoin, but Ethereum. She made a small example investment—only what she could afford to lose, $100. Skip ahead two years, and that...

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Solana ETF Approval Could Spark "Altcoin ETF Summer"

Solana ETF Approval Could Spark "Altcoin ETF Summer"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fast-tracked review of Solana ETFs has brought optimism across the cryptocurrency marketplace. Market participants are betting on the near-term approval of Solana ETFs as early as late June or July. This new accelerated timeline already indicates that we are in a potentially transformative...

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Bitdeer's Bitcoin Production Surges Amid Market Recovery

Bitdeer's Bitcoin Production Surges Amid Market Recovery

Bitcoin miners are beginning to revive after a disturbing stretch earlier this year. This Bank of America boomlet coincides with the price of Bitcoin showing a little renewed vigor of its own. Bitdeer, a publicly traded miner, has reported a significant increase in its Bitcoin production for May, signaling a...

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Bitdeer's $21M Bitcoin Haul: Inside May's Mining Surge

Bitdeer's $21M Bitcoin Haul: Inside May's Mining Surge

Bitdeer, one of the largest companies in the Bitcoin mining sector, just reported a massive increase in its Bitcoin production. In May, the company mined about $21 million worth of Bitcoin, a sizable jump in its production capacity. A few key strategic efforts have fueled this increase. These efforts are...

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Ethereum Surge Ignites Altcoin Optimism as $BEST Presale Gains Momentum

Ethereum Surge Ignites Altcoin Optimism as $BEST Presale Gains Momentum

Ethereum’s surge back above $2,800 has lifted the mood on crypto markets, flooding investors with excitement and fueling the interest in altcoins such as $BEST. That’s produced a pretty bullish playing field with this surge. Figure 2 Investors are keenly looking for opportunities in projects such as $BEST, one of...

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Binance's Bitcoin Bonanza: 3 Reasons Why the Future Looks Bright!

Binance's Bitcoin Bonanza: 3 Reasons Why the Future Looks Bright!

Wow, did you feel that seismic shift? It's the sound of smart money flowing into Binance, and it's not just a trickle – it's a Bitcoin bonanza! Where others see market volatility and uncertainty, I see a future ripe with opportunity. And the best part? It may seem like bad...

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Bit Digital Ditches Bitcoin: Is Ethereum Staking the Future?

Bit Digital Ditches Bitcoin: Is Ethereum Staking the Future?

Bit Digital, Inc. just made a surprising and positive turn from Bitcoin mining. The company has since shifted its attention to Ethereum staking, pulling the industry’s eyes along with it. This development is part of a widening strategy of moves by the company to pivot its focus. It deepens and...

Bit Digital's Staking Gamble Smart Pivot or Risky Bet?

Bit Digital's Staking Gamble Smart Pivot or Risky Bet?

Bit Digital is betting the farm. They’re promoting the sale of these shovels in order to purchase the lottery tickets. They're ditching Bitcoin mining, the digital equivalent of the California gold rush, for Ethereum staking, which, let's be honest, sounds a lot less rugged and a lot more…regulated. Whether this...

Bit Digital's Ethereum Bet: 3 Reasons It's a Genius Move

Bit Digital's Ethereum Bet: 3 Reasons It's a Genius Move

Alright, let’s be real. When I first learned that Bit Digital was abandoning Bitcoin mining in favor of Ethereum staking, I have to admit my first response was dubious. A company that’s been foundational to the build out… suddenly bailing? It sounded crazy. The further I dug, the more apparent...

Bitcoin Mining 101: Demystifying Crypto's Core Process

Bitcoin Mining 101: Demystifying Crypto's Core Process

Bitcoin mining is the integral process that serves as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. It’s how new bitcoins are generated, and it’s how transactions are confirmed and added to the public blockchain. To those unfamiliar with the crypto space, the word “mining” may seem a bit scary. Learning the...

Altcoin ETF Approval A Double Edged Sword 3 Risks to Watch Out For

Altcoin ETF Approval A Double Edged Sword 3 Risks to Watch Out For

The buzz is building. Look out BTC, altcoin ETFs are on their way! The SEC seems to be getting a little more friendly towards it, especially with regards to Solana. We're seeing applications amended, deadlines looming, and even whispers of BlackRock jumping into the XRP game after the Ripple case...

Bitcoin Mining's Dirty Secret 2025: Is It Still Worth the Risk?

Bitcoin Mining's Dirty Secret 2025: Is It Still Worth the Risk?

Let's be blunt. The Bitcoin gold rush? It’s increasingly shaping up to be a fool’s errand come 2025. This really is more than a small blip in profitability. That is a dramatic and potentially catastrophic turn in the risk-reward equation. The shiny allure of digital gold is masking a growing...

5 Reasons Why Altcoin ETF Approval Will Unleash Crypto Summer 2.0

5 Reasons Why Altcoin ETF Approval Will Unleash Crypto Summer 2.0

The air is just crackling with excitement, right? Or maybe that’s just the Crypto Summer 2.0 that you can almost taste on the horizon. Forget the lukewarm spring we just had. This is about to be a full-blown heatwave, fueled by something even more potent than Bitcoin: Altcoins. And what's...