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Bitcoin's Second Chance? Why May's Growth is About More Than Just Price

Bitcoin's Second Chance? Why May's Growth is About More Than Just Price

The excitement driving this month’s crypto bus has very little to do with rising crypto prices. While Bitcoin's dominance, ETF inflows, and price predictions are exciting, they overshadow a far more crucial narrative: Bitcoin's potential to empower the underserved. The sort of real financial inclusion we’ve been calling for, not...

Bitcoin's New Era? 5 Meme-Worthy Moments That Prove It's Here

Bitcoin's New Era? 5 Meme-Worthy Moments That Prove It's Here

Alright, let's be real. For years, Bitcoin was the eccentric uncle at the family reunion. As an idea, it generated excitement and a whiff of possibility, but it was too often left outside the bounds of polite society. Zoom ahead to the present day! Uncle Bitcoin is the life of...

Bitcoin's May Bloom: New Bull Run or False Dawn?

Bitcoin's May Bloom: New Bull Run or False Dawn?

Bitcoin’s recent high—peaking at over $64,000 in mid May—was hard to miss. Today, everyone is asking if this is the start of a new long-term bull market or a flash-in-the-pan rally. There are a host of reasons behind this recent performance— ETF inflows, the upcoming halving event, continuing geopolitical conflicts...

Bitcoin's New Growth Cycle Fueled by Halving, ETFs, and Global Shifts

Bitcoin's New Growth Cycle Fueled by Halving, ETFs, and Global Shifts

The current technical and fundamental processes have arguably positioned Bitcoin for its next growth cycle. This skyrocketing boom is driven by the recent halving event, record inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, and new shifting global economic trends. Investors and analysts have reason to be optimistic again in large part due...

Bitcoin's $500B Slumber Party DeFi's Inclusive Revolution Begins?

Bitcoin's $500B Slumber Party DeFi's Inclusive Revolution Begins?

Consider Aicha, a single mother in Nigeria, unable to get an affordable loan to grow her street food business. Traditional lenders? Bureaucratic red tape, sky-high interest rates and stacks of paperwork closed the door on her. This is not only Aicha’s story — it’s the case for billions currently excluded...

Unlocking Bitcoin's Untapped Potential in DeFi Through Restaking

Unlocking Bitcoin's Untapped Potential in DeFi Through Restaking

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is recognized as a store of value and ranks among the world's top 10 most valuable assets. Bitcoin has definitely grown in prominence, though a majority of it is still dormant. Early 2025 will see more than 62% of the current active supply with a lack...

Dormant Bitcoin: Unleashing DeFi's Next $500 Billion Wave?

Dormant Bitcoin: Unleashing DeFi's Next $500 Billion Wave?

Think of it as a slumbering giant, full of promise and possibility, yet hardly tapped. Such is the current arresting drabness of idle Bitcoin. Jason, a blogger known for making complex topics easy to understand, is here to explore how unlocking this dormant Bitcoin could supercharge the Decentralized Finance (DeFi)...

Bitcoin's Sleeping Giant Awakens DeFi's Next Meme Coin Mania?

Bitcoin's Sleeping Giant Awakens DeFi's Next Meme Coin Mania?

Remember Doge? Shiba Inu? Bonk? Floki? Can you think back to the pure, uncut fuckery when these meme coins started making waves? Good. Now, picture that same chaos, but much more radically, driven by Bitcoin. Yes, that Bitcoin. The other one your uncle keeps telling you is “digital gold.”Dormant Bitcoin...

Binance's BANK Listing: Is This Bitcoin DeFi's Savior or Just Another Pump?

Binance's BANK Listing: Is This Bitcoin DeFi's Savior or Just Another Pump?

Even the behemoth of crypto exchanges — Binance — couldn’t resist listing Lorenzo Protocol’s BANK perpetual futures as the next asset. The immediate reaction? The result was a fairly predictable pump, soon followed by an equally predictable retrace. And everybody is wondering if this is the beginning of a new...

Gold vs. Bitcoin: Why Investors Are Ditching Crypto for Gold

Gold vs. Bitcoin: Why Investors Are Ditching Crypto for Gold

For the last several years, advocates have touted Bitcoin as being "digital gold." They envision it as a protection against inflation and a safe-haven asset when the economy is turning. A rising chorus of investors is challenging this comparison. They are turning back to physical gold as a more stable...

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