Decentralized Finance (DeFi) moves fast. It provides forward-thinking staking platforms enabling users to accrue benefits on their cryptocurrency holdings. Even as we near 2025, it is imperative for investors to understand the capabilities and assets these platforms support. Knowing their fee structures can go a long way toward maximizing returns....
The decentralized finance (DeFi) space is rapidly changing, offering new possibilities and new pitfalls for investors. Looking forward to 2025, the DeFi market is expected to expand rapidly. It is increasingly important for users to identify the best platforms to earn the most rewards on their assets via staking and...
Let’s not kid ourselves here, when we discuss the world of DeFi at large, the story is primarily told from a Western perspective. We hear about Aave, Curve, and a handful of other platforms, mostly built and headquartered in Europe or the US. Is this truly the future for all,...
Bitcoin is on a persistent upward trajectory towards the $100,000 threshold, underpinned by bullish momentum and historical precedent. Bitcoin continues to be the center of analysts’ attention, with forecasts ranging from a possible period of consolidation to an imminent major breakout. Bitcoin’s current short-term holder behavior is similar to the...
The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is constantly evolving, and a new contender is emerging to challenge Ethereum's dominance: BTCFi. Ethereum has historically been the dominant platform for DeFi applications. With Bitcoin’s massive market cap and groundbreaking work from builders such as Solv Protocol, an opportunity is developing for a...
BTCFi— Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem— is growing extremely fast both in terms of adoption and market capital. According to industry investor Pantera Capital, achieving significant adoption could bring more than $500 billion in value to market. Solv Protocol, an Avalanche-based platform that’s introducing new yield-bearing protocols to Bitcoin, is...
UnitedStaking is quickly becoming the preferred platform for crypto enthusiasts who want to make the most out of their investments. Lido offers different staking options tailored to different amounts and investment timeframes. You pick solutions from as little as 90-day test runs to 5- or 10-year deals. UnitedStaking helps secure...
Alright, time to deal with the crypto-related elephant in the room. Or, as rumor has it, Donald Trump—yeah, that Donald Trump—could be getting into ETH staking. He might just be test driving the waters, or maybe ultimately going all in! We’re referring to an unsubstantiated $48 million through World Liberty...
Okay, let's be real. You're seeing red in your portfolio right now, aren't you? I get it. To say that May 2024 has been smooth sailing for crypto investors would be an understatement. This dip is your golden ticket. Think of it like this: the universe is giving you a...
Okay, let's be real. When I first listened to that the CIA was crawling into bed with Bitcoin, my first resistance wasn’t totally optimistic. Cue the raised eyebrows and skepticism. Toss in a dash of classic crypto-anarchist paranoia rising to the surface. I mean, the CIA? The same organization that…...
The number screams off the page: $21.8 billion. That’s the current projected value of cross-chain crypto crime as of May 2025. Let that sink in. This isn’t hypothetical cash — it’s real dollars that feed the real-world issues. A great deal of it is really going straight to the pockets...
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...
Okay, let's cut the fluff. You’re reading this because you want to learn more about crypto gaming. Or maybe you’re a believer in the massive opportunity on the rise in Southeast Asia. You're right. You absolutely are. While everyone's fixated on Silicon Valley or the next Dogecoin, a quiet revolution...
Imagine this: a single mother in the Philippines, Maria, pours her life savings into what she believes is a promising crypto investment, only to watch it vanish overnight, stolen by a sophisticated cross-chain scam orchestrated from halfway across the world. This isn’t just a worst-case scenario, this is the everyday...
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...
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...
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...
Forget the West's stale narratives. The real crypto revolution isn't brewing in Silicon Valley boardrooms – it's exploding in the vibrant, bustling markets of Southeast Asia. And Ethereum? Yes, it’s the spark igniting the whole damn thing.Ethereum's Power Fuels Regional InnovationWe've all seen the headlines: Bitcoin hitting new highs, whales...