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XMRig's Windows Update Attack: 5 Ways Regulation Can Stop Crypto-Mining Malware

XMRig's Windows Update Attack: 5 Ways Regulation Can Stop Crypto-Mining Malware

The new XMRig malware wave is more than just your typical digital nuisance. It’s a digital home invasion, breaking in and disabling your Windows updates, leaving your system exposed to ransomware, malware, and hackers. If your updates are disabled, you're toast. This isn't a drill. The sad irony? This malware...

XRP's Ripple Effect: 3 Reasons It's Southeast Asia's Next Crypto Boom

XRP's Ripple Effect: 3 Reasons It's Southeast Asia's Next Crypto Boom

Imagine sprawling street markets, rich cultural heritage, a young, dynamic mobile-first population that is eager to embrace change and technology. Put aside the Wall Street bait and switch, and the Bitcoin maxi hoodoo, for just a minute. The true crypto narrative is starting to storm in the East and XRP...

Beyond the Hype: $IP's AI Surge, Oracle's $30B Bet, and Congress's Crypto Crossroads

Beyond the Hype: $IP's AI Surge, Oracle's $30B Bet, and Congress's Crypto Crossroads

Now everyone’s chirping about $IP, or “Story” as it’s formally known. It’s bucking the trend as the overall artificial intelligence token market, based on recent figures, falls by 1.4%. A surge in a down market? That gets attention. But hold the bubbly, sweet progressives—caution flags are still waving. We need...

XRP ETF Approval: The Unintended Consequences No One Is Talking About

XRP ETF Approval: The Unintended Consequences No One Is Talking About

While everyone’s celebrating the near-certainty of an XRP ETF. More liquidity! Broader access! Potential price go up! Hold on just one second there. Have we become so enamored by the shiny new technologies and their promise that we can’t see the landmines lurking under the water? Unfortunately, I’m not convinced...

AI Crypto's Wild Ride: Why $IP's Defying Gravity & Congress Should Pay Attention

AI Crypto's Wild Ride: Why $IP's Defying Gravity & Congress Should Pay Attention

Let's cut straight to the chase. The AI crypto market has been quite the ride wouldn’t you say? We’ve witnessed the titans falter, the underdogs rise, and more seismic shifts than an earthquake convention. Amidst all the red, there's a green shoot pushing through the concrete: $IP (Story). That’s one...

5 Ways Clear Crypto Rules Can Save US Jobs, Not Kill Innovation

5 Ways Clear Crypto Rules Can Save US Jobs, Not Kill Innovation

Are we really going to miss out on the future of finance? Safety nationalization shouldn’t deny us the economic promises the technology brings with it! It's time for some economic patriotism. If you believe these new, clear crypto rules will protect Americans jobs and not crush innovation, join us for...

Forget Bitcoin! This Crypto Will Explode in 2025 (And Why)

Forget Bitcoin! This Crypto Will Explode in 2025 (And Why)

Look, I get it. Bitcoin is the king. It’s the gateway drug to crypto, it’s the name you’re familiar with, your grandma knows. So, let’s just get real. Are you really expecting to get 1000x returns on Bitcoin in the next few years? Probably not. And as promising as Ethereum...

2025 Crypto Fortunes? The ONE Metric You're Ignoring

2025 Crypto Fortunes? The ONE Metric You're Ignoring

Everyone's chasing the next Bitcoin. Dreaming of X1000 returns. I get it. Are you looking at the right data? Perhaps none more so than with equity. Are you allowing the typical naysayers to dupe you? Avoid being distracted by market cap, vaporware funded social media shenanigans, and dreams of going...

Ripple CEO's Senate Plea Why Southeast Asia Is Watching Closely

Ripple CEO's Senate Plea Why Southeast Asia Is Watching Closely

Southeast Asia’s tech scene is exploding. From Jakarta’s booming new tech sector to Singapore’s deepening fintech centers, SE Asia is a crucible for new ideas. Yet, half a world away, another key moment is developing. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is testifying before the US Senate Banking Committee today. His insights...

Beyond The Hype $1B Crypto Inflow Reveals A Dangerous Market Imbalance

Beyond The Hype $1B Crypto Inflow Reveals A Dangerous Market Imbalance

The headlines scream: $1 billion floods into crypto! New all-time highs! Before you climb aboard this bandwagon, let’s examine the facts and get a sober, realistic picture of what’s going on. This is not all about “crypto going to the moon.” It’s not just this scary imbalance that’s been slowly...

Crypto & Gaming: Level Up Your Understanding of Blockchain's Impact

Crypto & Gaming: Level Up Your Understanding of Blockchain's Impact

The video gaming industry has skyrocketed in the last few years, with worldwide revenue topping a jaw-dropping $347 billion in 2022. This growth isn't just about better graphics or more immersive storylines; it's fueled by groundbreaking technologies like cryptocurrency and blockchain. Kwame Nkosi is a policy analyst with an eye...

Cryptocurrency's Diverse Landscape Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Beyond

Cryptocurrency's Diverse Landscape Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Beyond

The cryptocurrency market, now consisting of thousands of different digital coins, has expanded exponentially since the advent of Bitcoin in 2009. Each cryptocurrency is designed with specific purposes. From Bitcoin, which is used as digital gold and for payments, to Tether, a stablecoin pegged to the USD for stability, and...

Cross-Chain Crypto Crime Soars: $21.8B Lost! What's Next?

Cross-Chain Crypto Crime Soars: $21.8B Lost! What's Next?

The world of cryptocurrency, with its promise of decentralized finance and borderless transactions, has unfortunately attracted a darker element: cross-chain crypto crime. To Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, that’s a significant increase in trafficking operations taking advantage of all blockchains’ interoperability. Recent reports indicate a staggering $21.8 billion has...

Illicit Crypto Activity Across Chains Reaches $21.8 Billion, Fueling Sanctions Evasion

Illicit Crypto Activity Across Chains Reaches $21.8 Billion, Fueling Sanctions Evasion

A new report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic shows that cross-chain crypto crime surged to an astounding $21.8 billion. This increase has been primarily driven by the increased use of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), cross-chain bridges, and swap services to launder illicit funds. Transnational criminals operating out of Russia, Iran, and...

Bitcoin Greed Phase: Whales Sell, Ethereum Surges – Altseason?

Bitcoin Greed Phase: Whales Sell, Ethereum Surges – Altseason?

The crypto market is an ever-changing battlefield, where the tides change with bullish / bearish investor sentiment, unexpected technological innovations, and macroeconomic conditions. Bitcoin is in what we call a “greed phase.” At the same time, Ethereum is making very bullish moves, which could set the stage for an altseason....

Bitcoin's Resilience Signals Continued Growth Amidst Whale Offloading

Bitcoin's Resilience Signals Continued Growth Amidst Whale Offloading

Bitcoin is demonstrating phenomenal resilience as it shoots into what seems to be a fourth phase of mania speculation. At the same time, the biggest holders are deeply cutting their exposure. Analysis suggests that Bitcoin's upward trajectory may continue, supported by historical patterns and the market's capacity to absorb substantial...

XRP Poised for Potential Surge Amid Technical Bullishness and Regulatory Tailwinds

XRP Poised for Potential Surge Amid Technical Bullishness and Regulatory Tailwinds

XRP is riding high on bullish momentum, driven by technical patterns, whale accumulation, and regulatory clarity. The digital asset might be on the cusp of a massive breakout. Its unique value for cross-border payments and circumvention of sanctions are major cost-saving benefits for financial institutions, which is fueling this anticipated...

XRP to $4.47? Experts Eye 60% Rally Amid Whale Surge

XRP to $4.47? Experts Eye 60% Rally Amid Whale Surge

XRP has been one of the most talks about cryptocurrency lately, and multiple catalysts indicating XRP could lead the next price surge have surfaced. Kwame Nkosi unpacks the technical indicators and whale accumulation driving this bullish outlook. In addition, he cautions against ignoring future dangers in this new terrain.Technical Indicators...