Fineqia International Inc. has launched the world’s first Bitcoin yield Exchange Traded Product (ETP). This new cutting-edge product harnesses the power of decentralized finance (DeFi) to increase investors’ Bitcoin returns. The new ETP, known as YBTC, aims to provide an annual yield of 6%-7% through DeFi activities conducted on the...
Put aside all your preconceived notions about Bitcoin. For years, it has been sold as digital gold, a store of value, an asset to HODL and pray increases in value. But what if your Bitcoin could do more? Fineqia's new Bitcoin Yield ETP (YBTC) listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange,...
Okay, let’s be real. Remember Aunt Carol at Thanksgiving last year? The same one who promised that Bitcoin would be declared dead before Christmas and that it was all just “fairy dust money.” Well, Aunt Carol, I’m about to blow your mind. Bitcoin’s not only catching up with traditional finance,...
Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized precious metal alternative, is entering a golden age. London-based Fineqia has recently launched a Bitcoin Yield Exchange Traded Product (YBTC). This forward-thinking decision might just turn the tide on how investors think about and interact with Bitcoin. This isn’t just about “buying the dip” in...
Pakistan is taking the leap into decentralized finance (DeFi) with full force. The country is currently looking for ways to invest its confiscated Bitcoin fortune to earn yield. This decision is part of the country’s overall drive to adopt digital assets, using them to drive innovation, economic development and financial...
Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan’s first and only “Crypto Czar”, wants to transform seized Bitcoin into DeFi assets. Michael Saylor whispering sweet nothings about Bitcoin Maximalism in his ear, CZ Zhao offering… well, let's just say guidance, and suddenly, Pakistan's playing crypto roulette with confiscated criminal funds. Financial innovation or sitcom...
Today, Pakistan is on track to become one of the biggest movers and shakers in the cryptocurrency industry. The country intends to use this Bitcoin reserve in decentralized finance (DeFi) to earn passive income. Headlining this effort is Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan’s crypto minister, and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto...
Pakistan has similarly audacious plans to build up a Bitcoin stash. They’re looking to dive into the exhilarating new world of DeFi protocols, which sparks lively debates around the globe. This bold step can catapult our country into a new economic renaissance. In so doing, it endangers the country’s fiscal...
$250 billion. That's the figure being thrown around regarding Botanix's ambition to bring a thriving DeFi ecosystem to Bitcoin. Make no mistake, this is a big deal. Are we seeing the next evolution of Bitcoin, or is this the latest shiny object that’s drawing our attention away from what makes...
Botanix Labs will be releasing its Bitcoin Layer-2 DeFi platform in 2025 capable of delivering Bitcoin’s security and trust with Ethereum-like programmability. This revolutionary platform is poised to tap into trillions of unlocked Bitcoin liquidity by introducing a suite of Bitcoin-native DeFi applications. Botanix’s mission is to create a smarter...
Further Reading
Ethereum's DeFi Crown Hides a Looming Threat to Crypto's Future
Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem is undeniably impressive. With an incredible $84.73 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), it’s the clear leader in the decentralized finance space. This crown is not as firmly in place as it might appear. Or is it covering up a pernicious flaw that may sink the whole...
Ethereum's $84 Billion TVL Proves DeFi is Just a Ponzi Scheme
Well, Ethereum’s DeFi has a total value locked (TVL) of $84 billion right now, right? Big deal. Let’s not fool ourselves – that’s not innovation, it’s just a digital-age Ponzi scheme wearing blockchain-branded sweatpants. I’m not counting Ethereum out of the game, but its DeFi empire? It’s a house of...
DeFi Domination: Ethereum's $84B TVL & The Rise of Solana
Ethereum continues to be the indisputable leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. It maintains a high value in market share, exhibiting both breath-taking growth rates and incredible depth of engagement. Upstart challengers such as Solana are hot on their heels. This presents tremendous possibilities, but pitfalls as well, for...
Ethereum's $1.85B ETF Surge: A DeFi Revolution or Institutional Overhype?
The numbers don't lie: $1.85 billion flowing into Ethereum ETFs in a single week. That’s a huge change, dwarfing Bitcoin’s paltry $72.06 million. Are we seen the first signs of a DeFi-takes-over-the-world future? Or are they just following the herd and getting distracted by the shiny object of high yields?...
Vietnam's NDAChain: A Pragmatic Step or Just Another Permissioned Blockchain?
The launch of Vietnam's NDAChain begs a critical question: are we witnessing a genuine leap towards a decentralized future, or simply the digital equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig? Time to get past the hype and look at the realities.Is It Truly Decentralized Though?NDAChain, promoted as a national blockchain...
Vietnam's NDAChain Is This the End of NFT Scams?
Let’s not kid ourselves—the NFT world is like the Wild West right now. Instead of cowboys and open saloons, we run into pixelated apes and rug pulls. You've heard the horror stories. Maybe you've lived the horror stories. No way I’m spending $500 in gas fees for a JPEG! Nothing’s...
Hayes' CryptoPunk Call: Is Ethereum's DeFi Crown Slipping?
Arthur Hayes’ audacious prediction – that CryptoPunks will beat Ethereum – has caused a great uproar among the crypto community. Is this just a fad, or is it evidence of something more fundamental? To me that is a huge wake up call, calling us to look at the unintended consequences...
CryptoPunks Surge: What Hayes' Prediction Means for You
The crypto market is often flooded with predictions, but when Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, talks – you should pay attention. Recently, Hayes made a bold prediction: CryptoPunks, those iconic pixelated characters, are poised to outperform Ethereum (ETH) in U.S. dollar terms during this market cycle. This forecast has sparked...