All I could think about was Ms. Rodriguez, a sweet lady from my childhood neighborhood who could never get the hang of the online banking system. She was scared, she felt sort of like she was being left behind by technology. As she searches for her NFTs, cryptocurrency’s increasingly confusing...
Teucrium’s pending XRP ETF (XXRP) launch will be the next shot of adrenaline into the crypto space. Is it really a big step forward for the little guy? Or is that simply the latest strategic ploy by Wall Street to strengthen its end of the stick? Are we ushering in...
The Cryptonomist is the most influential Italian media in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. It’s in the thick of using artificial intelligence across its editorial and operational activities for competitive advantage. This step gives the company more power to speed up its process, expand its content library, and save millions. The Cryptonomist’s...
Let’s face it, the SEC lawsuit looming over XRP has been a point of colossal aggravation for so many of us. You think XRP is the best long-term play, you’ve been patiently holding long enough — but you’re seeing almost every other crypto on the market explode. The low volatility...
It’s no wonder the headlines are screaming about Bitcoin’s resurgence, the halving, future ETF approvals. A quieter, more momentous seismic change is afoot – an eastward shift. US tariffs on imported Bitcoin mining equipment are a fair and legal means to protect domestic industries. Instead, they’ve triggered a smart watchmaking...
Let’s face it, the crypto space is somewhat of an ivory tower. Reserved for the tech-savvy elite, Venture Capitalists, and those individuals who already possess a mountain of Bitcoin. Then something like Pump.fun happens, and you begin to think the gates are creaking open at long last.Sarah is a recently...
Pump.fun is changing the memecoin game for good. It provides a simple, intuitive platform which makes the process of creating your own tokens a breeze while fostering an active, dynamic community found only on Discord. In January 2024, Alon, the pseudonymous founder, released Pump.fun. It rapidly gained popularity due to...
Metaplanet's all in. Zero-interest bonds to buy more Bitcoin? It’s a beautiful story, it does sound like something out of a dream or a movie, right? A high-stakes gamble fueled by cheap money. What’s more, is it really genius, or just truly reckless? I just can’t help but think that...
Locally, it’s Metaplanet, the recently publicly listed Japanese company, that’s making waves in the financial world. Second, they have been smart about how they have accumulated Bitcoin onto their balance sheet. Metaplanet’s groundbreaking step in Japan gives rise to some important questions. It dares us to reconsider corporate investment norms...
Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is retrenching in Web3. It will be shutting down a number of its services, including its NFT marketplace and Web3 Points loyalty program. It was a surprise move for the platform, which lost $1.4 billion in a hack in mid-February. Now, it’s...
Fort Worth’s Bitcoin mining pilot program is about more than digital currency. It unapologetically advocates for community empowerment and advances technological inclusivity. Forget the get-rich-quick schemes you see online. We are creating a new tech future that really works for people. So far, we’re moving forward progress one block at...
The promise of cryptocurrency has always been tantalizing: a decentralized, democratized financial system, free from the control of banks and governments. For too many, particularly those who need it the most, that promise is still several clicks away. High costs, advanced technology, and the wild unpredictability of the market have...
The promise of cryptocurrency is alluring: democratized finance, freedom from traditional institutions, and a chance to get in on the ground floor of the next big thing. Let’s face it, the crypto landscape is rife with projects that sold the dream and ended up filling people’s wallets with…crickets. Users can...
Fort Worth isn’t merely pursuing Bitcoin mining for a fast buck. Rather, they’re building a framework for a future in which digital assets and city governance can synergistically thrive and be managed ethically. Whatever the outcome, the city’s careful approach provides a timely counterpoint to the crypto gold rush. Beyond...
Fort Worth, Texas, started out on a creative path in April 2022, exploring the frontiers of Bitcoin mining. This effort was more than a revenue-generating venture. It set out to position the city as the preeminent center for technology and innovation. The program started with three mining machines, which were...
Ripple’s new focus on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) has been received with enthusiasm and cynicism. Five new national institutions joined as partners in Q2, including national progress from Bhutan, Colombia, Japan, and one government from Southeast Asia. Is this truly the beginning of an honest evolution for the automaker?...
Ripple has made smart moves to jump into the central bank digital currency (CBDC) space. This action has spurred an animated discussion of its potential implications for XRP’s price appreciation and usefulness. Through partnerships with several other central banks around the world, Ripple is looking to use its blockchain tech...
Aqua1's recent, very public denial of any connection to Web3Port isn't just damage control. It's a flashing neon sign pointing to a critical flaw in the Web3 ecosystem: a dire lack of transparency. When we say this is about protecting investors, that’s not entirely true. We are fighting for the...