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...
I told you so. I really told you so. For years, crypto evangelists have screamed from the rooftops that Bitcoin is “digital gold.” They view it as a refuge from economic shocks and a hedge against whatever there is to hedge against. Now look at them. Humbled. Silent. Bagholders.Where are...
Recreate that emotion you felt when you bought your first NFT. I do. It was a pixelated pug in aviators and I was sure that it was my path to an early retirement. That pug just looks back at me now from my digital wallet. Second, it’s a great lesson...
The NFT sky isn't falling, folks. Quite the opposite, in fact. The pixelated crypto-collectible CryptoPunks has finally met its match. Believe me, it’s a blessing to the digital ecosystem as a whole and opening up a thousand wildly weird creative new initiatives. Cut past the front-page headlines shouting about a...
Ethereum is coming into dramatic steerage as she forges past realizations to restart her battle to regain her crown atop the crypto area. The Ethereum Foundation has named two new co-executive directors, Tomasz Stańczak and Hsiao-Wei Wang. This decision is intended to deepen leadership at a critical time for the...
Ethereum, bless its heart, has been a bit–how shall we say this? I know, I know, Bitcoin is all the rage these days. With new blockchains popping up everywhere, it’s a complex ecosystem that is as confusing as a kitten in a ball of yarn. But don't count ETH out...
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is at a turning point. For years, it has struggled with scalability problems, resulting in costly gas fees and sluggish transaction speeds. Layer 2 solutions, especially optimistic roll-ups, have offered great hope and relief for the Ethereum community. Now, though, they’re moving more...
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often referred to as the bank for central banks, has been ringing alarm bells. They explain that crypto and DeFi have achieved a “critical mass,” creating the potential for financial instability. The BIS report highlights the increasingly merger of crypto with TradFi. Specifically, it...
The clock is ticking. XploraDEX's presale is in its final hours, and the question isn't just about early access to a new token, $XPL. It's about something far more profound: the soul of DeFi itself. Or are we headlines paving the way for a future where decentralized finance benefits average...
Ok, enough with the primer, let’s discuss XploraDEX, the AI-powered DEX that’s riding the XRPL wave. They’ve got the media all abuzz with talk of new “AI-powered trade signals” and “strategic portfolio optimization.” You’ll definitely want to check them out—the presale for their $XPL token is ending soon! Before you...
