Remember Doge? Recalibrate your outlook just a little and do you all remember when everyone thought crypto was a temporary bubble, a digital tulip mania? So grab your popcorn and get ready! Yemen is adding another chapter to the ongoing history of crypto. We know, it sounds crazier than a...
As TRM Labs explains, Yemeni citizens are turning to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols more than ever. They are using these tools to help them get by as US sanctions squeeze the Houthi authorities. The US government has recently designated the Houthi movement as a terrorist organization. Unfortunately, this designation led...
The FBI is tracking Bitcoin? Even my grandma knows more about DeFi than you do crypto! To see them attempt to chase down $35 million in stolen Bitcoin from the Bybit hack is like watching a toddler build a skyscraper with LEGOs. It’s a big vision to be sure, but...
The memecoin world is a bit of the wild west, if you will. It’s a new digital frontier where billions can be made, or wiped out, in an instant. Recently the Base blockchain—Coinbase’s new layer 2 blockchain—was the scene of a very different but equally hilarious saga. A memecoin that...
The new cryptocurrency token called “Base is for everyone” experienced an astronomical crash. In fact, within a mere 20 minutes its value crashed by almost 90%. The incident has been a lightning rod for controversy and raised alarms over possible rug pull scams in the decentralized finance (DeFi) arena. The...
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...
Excited about the launch of “Base is for everyone”? It was meant to be this really funny, joke-y, self-aware meme coin, a big middle finger to the seriousness of crypto. I saw it, chuckled, and thought, "Okay, this is Web3 absurdity at its finest." Then, BAM! $17 million market cap...
I remember Sarah. A smart, bright-eyed single mom I met at a community workshop on financial literacy. Eager to learn and explore, she jumped into the deep end of DeFi. The lure of one click away high returns and financial independence was a fire in her belly. She envisioned it...
Doubt about the sustainability of BRICS currencies Even the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has recently sounded the alarm. Crypto, they claim, has finally hit a “critical mass,” suggesting a danger of systemic financial contagion. Their report, while highlighting legitimate concerns, risks triggering a knee-jerk reaction – a regulatory crackdown...
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is at it again, folks. Their recent report glorifies alarmist rhetoric about DeFi and crypto achieving “critical mass,” foretelling technological Armageddon. Oh no, the financial sky is falling! Give me a break. It's like your grandpa complaining about rock and roll – they just...
Further Reading
Solana's Congestion Solution: Is Solaxy the Answer?
Solana, known for its speed and efficiency, recently faced a significant challenge: network congestion. Traders experienced bandwidth issues, with as much as a half-hour delay between transaction clearance. This development highlights the need for a robust solution to take the load off the peak demand. Enter Solaxy, a new Layer-2...
Solana Equities? How Believe.app Fits the Big Picture
Among the alternatives, Solana has taken off as the high-performance blockchain of choice, posting a price around $150 as of 3/3/25. It has since proven itself to be the highest performing cryptocurrency, ranking in the top 10 virtually every day since by market capitalization. Because of its speed and low...
Believe.app: Is This the Future of Crypto Project Funding?
The space of Web3 is moving fast and changing every day. New platforms and new mechanisms are creating exciting opportunities to better fund projects and increase community engagement. One such platform making waves is Believe.app, an invention of 19-year-old Ben Pasternak. Believe.app, formerly known as Clout.me, has experienced a full...
LaunchCoin and Believe.app Are Here to Steal Your VC's Lunch Money
Picture this: Brenda, an NFT artist who pours her heart and soul into pixelated masterpieces. She’s got the talent, the drive, and a creative community in tune with her art. But Brenda's broke. She’ll need more capital to mint her collection, market it, and scale her operation. So, she goes...
LaunchCoin & Believe.app: Disrupting VC with Crypto?
We know that for many, the venture capital world feels intimidating and inaccessible. Just a lucky few have the opportunity to make meaningful investments in promising startups. Enter a new breed of creative platforms, using the same decentralized power of blockchain technology to beat back gatekeepers and democratize the funding...
Smart Money's Secret? Why These Crypto Presales Are Defying the Bear
The market’s yelling “bear” from the rooftops, but something just doesn’t compute. You're seeing the headlines, right? Bitcoin predicted to reach absurd highs, altcoin season “just around the corner,” Fear & Greed Index showing signs of greed. Feels… forced, doesn't it? Read as if someone’s avoiding the question because they’ve...
Crypto's Next Stars? 7 Picks That Actually Solve Real Problems
Forget lambos and laser eyes. The crypto market is changing at an astonishingly fast pace. By 2025, the projects that will come to the fore will be those that solve practical, everyday issues instead of reaching for the stars. It’s time to tune out the chatter and focus on seven...
Blast's Safe Exit: A Necessary Risk Mitigation or a DeFi Power Grab?
The DeFi world moves fast. One minute you’re fully integrated, the next minute you’re breaking off and developing your own in-house solution. Layer-2 blockchain Blast — backed by crypto VCs Paradigm and founded by Blur’s Pacman — just ended its integration with Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe). The decision grew out...