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Ifeoluwa O. Analyzes US-China Trade Deal's Bitcoin Impact

Ifeoluwa O. Analyzes US-China Trade Deal's Bitcoin Impact

Ifeoluwa O. is a Web3 strategist, writer and marketing professional. A few weeks ago, he released a comprehensive analysis explaining why Bitcoin wins under the US-China trade deal. The publication, dated May 12, 2025, explores how the deal would impact the cryptocurrency ecosystem. With over five years of experience in...

Bitcoin's Rally: Is the US-China Trade Deal a Real Catalyst?

Bitcoin's Rally: Is the US-China Trade Deal a Real Catalyst?

Bitcoin has had an incredible run over the past few months, recently passing $100,000 and heading towards that ever-elusive all-time high. You're seeing headlines everywhere – "Bitcoin to the Moon!" "New Era for Crypto!" – and sprinkled within those headlines, you'll often find a mention of easing US-China tensions as...

Is Bitcoin's Surge a False Dawn? 3 Macro Risks You're Ignoring

Is Bitcoin's Surge a False Dawn? 3 Macro Risks You're Ignoring

Bitcoin smashing past $103,000. Ethereum and altcoins soaring. Now everyone’s talking about the new crypto gold rush. Our Fear & Greed Index is currently reading “Greed.” We know, we know—you can just sense that FOMO starting to set in.I get it. It's exciting. Before you re-mortgage your house to buy...

Bitcoin at $100K: The Institutional Investor Secret You Need To Know

Bitcoin at $100K: The Institutional Investor Secret You Need To Know

First, you’re watching history, Bitcoin is breaking new ground, flirting with and going above $100,000. One day, headlines shout about a ‘historic trade agreement’ and the next about a ‘monetary injection’. Click to see the full infographic. But let’s face it, that’s just part of the story. The actual narrative...

Trump's Crypto Embrace: 3 Reasons It's Poisoning US Cryptocurrency Policy

Trump's Crypto Embrace: 3 Reasons It's Poisoning US Cryptocurrency Policy

To see the GENIUS Act killed is a gut punch. We needed that bill. Without it, the U.S. is ceding its competitive edge and the ability to protect consumers, period. Instead of reform, we have to settle for partisan gridlock. I think this is all driven by Donald Trump’s increasingly...

This Southeast Asian Bitcoin Yield Boom Will Shock Wall Street

This Southeast Asian Bitcoin Yield Boom Will Shock Wall Street

Put aside everything you believe you understand about Bitcoin. It's not just digital gold anymore. It's a yield-generating asset, and Southeast Asia is about to show the world how it's done. Wall Street, are you even paying attention? Because you should be.Southeast Asia’s Secret Bitcoin SauceAnd I’m not referring to...

Bitcoin's $114K Dream: Is It A Realistic Post-Recession Play?

Bitcoin's $114K Dream: Is It A Realistic Post-Recession Play?

Ali Martinez proposes a $114,230 Bitcoin price target. Sounds exciting, right? Particularly with the second-quarter GDP contraction igniting new recession rumors. Before you go mortgaging your house to ape into BTC, let’s add some context and realism. I’m Arjun, and like most of my days, I’m here trying to figure...

Canary Capital Eyes Crypto Staking With New SEI ETF Filing

Canary Capital Eyes Crypto Staking With New SEI ETF Filing

We have learned that Canary Capital has filed for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF). This fund will provide investors with direct exposure to SEI, a burgeoning cryptocurrency. The ETF's unique approach involves staking, a process of actively participating in transaction validation on a proof-of-stake blockchain, under a strict regulatory framework....

Ripple Victory? Why SEC's New Crypto Stance May Be Too Late

Ripple Victory? Why SEC's New Crypto Stance May Be Too Late

Southeast Asia. Imagine an entire region teeming with young, energetic, tech-savvy potential recruits. They're absolutely ripe for disruption and poised to be awoken in the crypto age! The SEC had a golden opportunity to lead and embrace innovation, but it failed to do so. Instead of this, it decided to...

Bitcoin ETFs: Are Institutions Setting A Trap?

Bitcoin ETFs: Are Institutions Setting A Trap?

Unprecedented inflows inundate the market, with BlackRock and Fidelity at the top. Bitcoin has rocketed above $90,000, triggering stories that scream of a crypto comeback triggered by investments from traditional institutions. Before you go running into this like everyone else, driven by your fear of missing out (FOMO), wait up...

Senate Crypto Hearing: 3 Reasons Why the US is Losing the Blockchain Race

Senate Crypto Hearing: 3 Reasons Why the US is Losing the Blockchain Race

The recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulating the crypto space? If I’m being truthful, it was more like seeing a train wreck go down in slow motion. While senators debated the nuances of defining a digital asset – is it a security, a commodity, or something else entirely? –...

ChatGPT & Grok: Southeast Asia's Secret Weapon in Crypto Day Trading?

ChatGPT & Grok: Southeast Asia's Secret Weapon in Crypto Day Trading?

Forget about Wall Street, the exciting disruptor in crypto day trading is cooking up in the crowded streets of Southeast Asia. I'm not talking about hedge fund managers with Bloomberg terminals; I'm talking about the everyday person – the small business owner in Jakarta, the student in Kuala Lumpur, the...

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...

Stablecoins' Dirty Secret: Why Your Crypto Dreams Are Built on Sand

Stablecoins' Dirty Secret: Why Your Crypto Dreams Are Built on Sand

The original and inarguable promise of crypto was decentralization and freedom. We lost sight of that dream and exchanged it for something else. A façade that appears solid even if it’s a digital optical illusion shimmering on top of a fintech swamp crater. I'm talking about stablecoins.Are Your "Safe" Coins...

Bitcoin's $113K: Short Squeeze or Sustainable Surge?

Bitcoin's $113K: Short Squeeze or Sustainable Surge?

Yes, short liquidations played a role. A big one. But to ascribe the whole $113,000 increase to that? That’s equivalent to claiming the only reason the Titanic sank was due to one iceberg. Oversimplification at its finest!Is $113K Just a Mirage?Look, we all saw the headlines. Bitcoin smashed through $110,000,...

Crypto Salaries The Silent Regulatory Time Bomb For Your Business

Crypto Salaries The Silent Regulatory Time Bomb For Your Business

The allure of crypto salaries is undeniable. It’s the new digital gold rush, baby! Appeal to the best tech talent and solidify your place in the inevitable future of finance. However, lurking just below the surface is a major regulatory loophole. This ticking time bomb in your HR department may...