The world of crypto—as promising and lucrative as it may be—is a wild west riddled with cybercriminals. Mehdi Farooq, a New York-based venture capitalist, was recently the target of a particularly advanced phishing attack. This case is a timely reminder of the dangers that continue to evolve in the crypto...
Well, are you looking to learn more about crypto in 2024? Good for you. It’s a bit less intimidating, like finally figuring out those IKEA instructions on your tenth attempt. But before you start planning an expat adventure, let’s discuss what they’re leaving out of the shiny promotional materials.Regulatory QuicksandThink...
Okay, let's talk Ethereum. Don’t look now, but the staking revolution is here! A near-record 35.35 million ETH, or 29% of the circulating supply, is now locked up. That’s almost $90 billion worth of ETH just sitting there, earning rewards. The positive headlines yell “investor confidence!” and “bullish pressure!” Are...
The Bitcoin ETF approval was huge. Ethereum followed, and now? Now everyone is yelling “Altcoin Season! A tidal wave of other ETF applications — nearly 40 — are currently flooding the SEC’s inbox, all hoping for a regulatory green light. VanEck, WisdomTree and Franklin Templeton have all thrown their hats...
Let's be real. The crypto world, particularly Solana, is awash in techno-optimist promises of financial freedom and the rocket fuel of innovation. But behind that eye-popping figure are some brutally tough realities about Solana wallets that people aren’t talking about. I’m not trying to spread fear or doubt. That’s my...
Two recent class action lawsuits against Core Scientific and Marathon Digital herald bad news for the Bitcoin mining industry. This action should stand as a warning to the entire crypto ecosystem. Malikie Innovations, one of the most well-known patent trolls, has set its sights on the heart of Bitcoin itself...
The Bitcoin mining landscape is already rife with volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and the conversation around energy use. Now, a new threat looms: patent trolls. Our Tower of Nerds Malikie Innovations’ lawsuits against Core Scientific and Marathon Digital are a wake-up call. This problem isn’t just limited to these two companies....
Nigeria's crypto scene is booming, no doubt. It’s all about the promise, the opportunity, the disruption of legacy financial intermediaries. Before you dive headfirst into this digital gold rush, let's talk about what isn't being shouted from the rooftops: the very real, and often overlooked, risks lurking within those shiny...
Alright, now on to Ethereum staking and the SEC. Franklin Templeton’s ETF delay a harbinger of things to come. Even as whales are accumulating ETH and institutional investors are entering the market with billions of dollars, don’t get caught up in the excitement. There are very real, practical risks you...
The SEC's recent guidance on crypto staking – finally arriving in late May 2025 – feels like a cautious step forward. It's not a victory lap. It’s less a "move over for the manatee" sign and more the "proceed with extreme caution" sign you’d put on a highway that’s otherwise...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Tired of the idea that your wealth is in the hands of people you can’t even influence? Let me tell you a secret: Bitcoin mining might just be your escape hatch. I know, I know, this sounds like something only tech sorcerers can comprehend, but...
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...