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BIS vs. Crypto: Containment Strategy or Financial Suicide?

BIS vs. Crypto: Containment Strategy or Financial Suicide?

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often called the central bank of central banks, has published two damning reports. Both these reports support a total fire wall between the traditional advising finance world and crypto world. This stance has sparked a heated debate, pitting the BIS's cautious approach against the...

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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Vitalik's RISC-V Vision: Ethereum's 100x ZK Proof Boost?

We all have to adapt Ethereum, the world’s most popular blockchain platform, is under an unprecedented strain. Scalability One of the primary areas of focus, is the scalability. This dimension highlights the need to process a higher and larger number of transactions in a speedy, user-friendly manner. Vitalik Buterin, the...

Ethereum's Demise? Hoskinson's Bold 10-Year Prediction Analyzed

Like much of the crypto world, the opinions are varied and robust. For example, founder of rival blockchain Cardano Charles Hoskinson is not afraid to make big predictions. Recently, he's been vocal about his doubts regarding Ethereum's long-term success, even going so far as to question its fundamental protocol and...

Bitfinex Boosts USDT Transactions: Optimism Integration Explained

Bitfinex just released a game-changing announcement! The largest digital asset exchange by trading volume is beginning to offer USDT (Tether) deposits and withdrawals across the Optimism network. This move dramatically increases transaction speeds and reduces costs for users. It maximizes the full benefits provided by layer-2 scaling solutions. For those...

Scroll's Euclid: Giant Leap or TVL Tumble? The Stage 1 Paradox

Scroll, an Ethereum L2 network, recently completed its “Euclid” upgrade, a major step in its journey to becoming more decentralized and performant. Rather, this upgrade implemented a new snarky 7-layer proving system, with the intention of increasing network throughput and security. With this upgrade comes the addition of a 6th...

DeFi Dev Corp Jumps 12% After $11.5M SOL Buy: Smart Move?

DeFi Development Corp's recent acquisition of $11.5 million worth of Solana (SOL) has sent ripples through the crypto market, causing the company's stock to jump 12%. This move, together with a company rebranding, is perhaps the loudest signal yet of a strategic pivot to focus on building a massive Solana-based...

EXPO 2025 Goes Crypto: How Aptos Powers the Future of Events

The future of large-scale in-person events has arrived and it’s fueled by blockchain technology. EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, is showcasing a glimpse into this future, with Aptos blockchain playing a central role in enhancing the visitor experience. By leveraging the speed, security, and seamless digital asset management capabilities of...

Uniswap's $3B Empire: How They Built DeFi's Trading Giant

Uniswap has undeniably carved out a dominant position in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, reaching an impressive $3 billion valuation. This accomplishment shines a light on their cutting-edge concept of decentralized trading. We are recognizing the tremendous impact they’ve had on the overall crypto ecosystem. For anyone hoping to be...

BlockDAG & Solaxy: Top Cryptos for Passive Income in 2025?

The cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving, with new projects emerging regularly, each vying for investor attention. If you’re on the hunt for passive income opportunities in 2025, these two emerging cryptocurrencies, BlockDAG and Solaxy, are promising. This article explores in great detail a side-by-side comparison of these platforms. Features their...