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Bitcoin's Billionaire Backers: Are They Saving or Sabotaging BTC?

Bitcoin's Billionaire Backers: Are They Saving or Sabotaging BTC?

The first decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin was born with the goal of being a financial tool available to anybody. Instead, over time, there has been a massive accumulation of Bitcoin into a few hands. A few well-connected rich people and firms—often termed “whales”—have manipulated the distribution so that a large...

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Ethereum's 10-Year Leap: 10,000 TPS & Quantum-Proof Security

Ethereum's 10-Year Leap: 10,000 TPS & Quantum-Proof Security

Ethereum is preparing for the biggest change in the next 10 years to come. The initial goal for these developer-chain collaborations was to improve transaction speeds. Simultaneously, we hope to shore up the network against future dangers such as quantum computing. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist, explains the transformative...

Ethereum's 10K TPS Dream: Will 'Lean' Fix the NFT Gas Crisis?

Ethereum's 10K TPS Dream: Will 'Lean' Fix the NFT Gas Crisis?

Okay, let's be real. And how many of us have really followed through on an NFT mint. And sometimes we have the impression that with those big gas dollars we just paid for Elon Musk’s next trip into space! As many of you know, I attempted to drop a flock...

Ethereum's ETF Hopes Are Overblown. Here's the Real Story.

Ethereum's ETF Hopes Are Overblown. Here's the Real Story.

Not to say that Ethereum didn’t have a great July, a 50% increase that left everyone thinking ETFs were right around the corner. This isn't about ETFs magically solving all of Ethereum's problems; it's about something far more fundamental – its long-term sustainability.ETF Approval = Guaranteed Success?Absolutely not. The market...

Ethereum's 50% July Surge? It's the Memes, Stupid!

Ethereum's 50% July Surge? It's the Memes, Stupid!

Okay, let's get real. You might have heard the news about Ethereum’s dramatic rise of over 50% in July. Institutional interest, they say. Network upgrades, they claim. Blah, blah, blah. While those things matter, I'm here to tell you the real reason: It's the damn memes, people!Memes Drive Ethereum, Get...

Ethereum's July Surge: 50% Gain! Is This the Start of a Bull Run?

Ethereum's July Surge: 50% Gain! Is This the Start of a Bull Run?

Ethereum just had a crazy month in mid-July, rocketing up over 50%. For those watching the crypto markets, it begs the question: Is this just a blip, or are we seeing the start of something bigger? Anjali Mehra takes a look at what’s driving this wave of 2023. She looks...

SEC Crypto Shift 3 Altcoins Poised for Institutional Adoption

SEC Crypto Shift 3 Altcoins Poised for Institutional Adoption

The SEC finally woke up. It took years of killed innovation and thousands of entrepreneurs moving abroad. This is more than a celebration – it’s an acknowledgment of a critical, welcomed change of course. This amendment could be the storm that shakes up the crypto establishment. The about-face on crypto...

SEC's Meme Coin Green Light 3 Coins Ready to Moonshot

SEC's Meme Coin Green Light 3 Coins Ready to Moonshot

Hold on to your diamond hands, degens! Did you hear the news? Potty-talk language aside, the SEC—yes, that SEC—actually might be throwing us a bone. Having someone like Atkins take the helm and as a result, almost magically, reversing under Gensler’s iron-fisted grip on all-things crypto feels like winning the...

Grok 4 Predicts: $400K Bitcoin, $20K ETH, $5 LILPEPE?!

Grok 4 Predicts: $400K Bitcoin, $20K ETH, $5 LILPEPE?!

The crypto market is always heating up with the next speculative investment. When an AI model like Grok 4 Heavy calls for a winner, the world watches with bated breath. Raghu Murtagh Grok 4 Heavy, courtesy of Elon Musk, is causing quite the stir. Its hugely bullish price predictions for...