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CBEX's Crypto Laundering Shows Why Regulation Can't Be Ignored

CBEX's Crypto Laundering Shows Why Regulation Can't Be Ignored

It’s important to understand that this wasn’t your typical crypto Ponzi scheme gone bad. It's a glaring indictment of the Wild West environment we've allowed to fester in the digital asset space, and a stark reminder that laissez-faire doesn't work when millions of dollars are at stake. We’re discussing about...

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Ethereum's DeFi Crown Hides a Looming Threat to Crypto's Future

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

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...

Is Bitcoin Dead? Ethereum's ETF Inflows Scream 'NFT Summer 2.0'

Is Bitcoin Dead? Ethereum's ETF Inflows Scream 'NFT Summer 2.0'

Alright, let's be real. Or are we just looking at the slow, painful demise of Bitcoin’s relevance? I know, I know, blasphemy to some. Yet bitcoin maximalists are still holding on to their “digital gold” narrative for dear life. At the same time, Ethereum’s ETF inflows are pointing toward a...

Ethereum's $1.85B ETF Surge: A DeFi Revolution or Institutional Overhype?

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?

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?

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?

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 > Ethereum? 5 Reasons Why the Apes Are Winning

CryptoPunks > Ethereum? 5 Reasons Why the Apes Are Winning

Come on guys, are we actually still kidding ourselves that Ethereum is the only player in the space? You know, the good one, the serious grown-up, the hammer of DeFi, the blockchain your grandma has definitely heard of. Let's face it, CryptoPunks are the diamond-encrusted sneakers of the crypto world,...