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Columbia Heights Bitcoin Seizure: Just Bad Actors, or Systemic Risk?

Columbia Heights Bitcoin Seizure: Just Bad Actors, or Systemic Risk?

The seizure of that Montana bitcoin mining facility, formerly buzzing with the promise of digital gold, now stands as a stark reminder: things that seem too good to be true often are. Through "mining packages," VBit Technologies promised investors a low-risk, high-reward opportunity to join the crypto craze. Instead, they...

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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...

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...

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin's $118K Surge is Just the Beginning

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin's $118K Surge is Just the Beginning

Remember Maria? She operates a small nasi lemak stall out of her home in Kuala Lumpur. Previously, she couldn’t afford transaction fees that dug into her small profits. Now? She accepts Bitcoin. No more middleman, no more exorbitant charges. Her business thrives. That's the power of this surge, and trust...

Bitcoin at $118K A Reality Check on the Hype and Hidden Risks

Bitcoin at $118K A Reality Check on the Hype and Hidden Risks

Okay, Bitcoin at $118,000. Let's all take a deep breath. Seems like just yesterday we were asking ourselves if it would ever crack $20k again. Fast forward to now and suddenly, everyone seems like a crypto millionaire is one blockchain project away. Remember the Tulip Mania? I’m not claiming Bitcoin...

5 Reasons Ethereum's 30% Surge to $2,800 is Just the Beginning

5 Reasons Ethereum's 30% Surge to $2,800 is Just the Beginning

Okay, let's get real. You've seen the headlines: Ethereum's up 30%, hitting $2,800. Maybe you're kicking yourself for not buying more, or maybe you're cautiously optimistic. I am equally excited to elaborate on why I think this is more than a fad. Rather, it’s the start of something much bigger,...

Ethereum Foundation's $25M Sale A Genius Move Or Epic Fail?

Ethereum Foundation's $25M Sale A Genius Move Or Epic Fail?

Did the Ethereum Foundation (EF) sell 10,000 ETH too cheap, costing millions, by selling 10,000 ETH for $25.7 million to SharpLink Gaming on July 10th? That’s a question well worth investigating. The price of ETH shot up over $3,000 soon after. On the surface, that feels like a huge missed...

Ethereum's $2,800 Breakout a Gamble or a Golden Opportunity?

Ethereum's $2,800 Breakout a Gamble or a Golden Opportunity?

Ether’s recent sprint above $2,800 has tongues wagging. Could this be the real thing, or another classic head-fake ahead of an ugly correction? Let's be honest, nobody truly knows. Here’s why let’s break down this wave not as scripture, but as an educated wager. Put aside the do-nothing moonshot fantasies...

Ethereum Foundation Sold Early? The Real Risks You're Missing

Ethereum Foundation Sold Early? The Real Risks You're Missing

Alright, let’s address the Ethereum in the OTC transaction room. The Ethereum Foundation (EF) selling 10,000 ETH to SharpLink Gaming for $25.7 million has been all over the press. At the very least, SharpLink CEO Joseph Lubin is talking all the right talk these days in long-term sustainability and decentralization....