The FBI's pursuit of $35 million in stolen Bitcoin, linked to the Bybit hack and allegedly laundered through eXch, isn't just another crypto crime story. This predicament puts the toxic side of DeFi in the spotlight. It is all an important intervention for an industry confused about itself and its...
The international Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has been closely tracking the stability risks posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto assets. Their connection with traditional finance (TradFi) is quickly becoming a make-or-break factor. The BIS has identified four key transmission channels through which these risks could materialize, warranting a...
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often referred to as the central bank for central banks, has recently updated its assessment of the decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto landscape. That change in mindset should be a game changer. Fortunately, global financial institutions have finally shed the decades-long view of the...
So, Colle AI integrated Grok AI. Big whoop. Another day, another tech company jumping on the AI bandwagon, this time dragging the already volatile NFT market along for the ride. Are we really seeing the dawn of democratized, AI-enhanced artistry? Or is this just a high-tech smoke and mirrors artifice...
Yet, in the first quarter of 2025, crypto was reeling from a major implosion. Buying power shriveled as total market capitalization tumbled, crypto darling Bitcoin’s price swooned up and down like a roller coaster, and the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem experienced seismic changes. Political turmoil, economic instability, and shifting trends...
Let's cut the crap. You've seen the headlines: Solana NFTs are the next big thing. Small fees, super-quick transactions, lots of developers – in other words, Ethereum’s hipper, younger brother. Before you FOMO your life savings into the next pixelated ape, let’s inject some much-needed reality. Are we really at...
So, Panama City's gone crypto. Finally! I mean, come on, we have all been waiting for a city to go all in on the digital currency revolution. Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin, and Tether now accepted for taxes. That may sound like something out of a sci-fi thriller, or perhaps just...
Alright, let’s dive into this whole “Base is for everybody” token business. Truthfully, it isn’t merely a token. From start to finish, it’s a masterclass in turning a promising launch into a hilarious meme that sums up everything wrong with the crypto space. And yes, I created a meme around...
Panama City embracing crypto payments – Bitcoin, Ethereum, the whole shebang – sounds like a futuristic utopia blooming in the tropics. Taxes paid in Tether? Fees settled with Ethereum? It's a bold move, no doubt. Before we dust off the Panama hats and declare victory with mass adoption, pump the...
Panama’s growing appetite for crypto creates both risks and rewards for blockchain networks such as Solana. As adoption continues to increase, scalability becomes a make-or-break factor. Solana, although frequently touted for its throughput and lack of transaction fees, has suffered from network congestions. These growing pains have opened the door...
