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7 Hidden Risks of Bitcoin Forfeiture What the DOJ Isn't Telling You

7 Hidden Risks of Bitcoin Forfeiture What the DOJ Isn't Telling You

The DOJ's recent move to forfeit $2.4 million in Bitcoin, linked to the Chaos ransomware group, sounds like a straightforward win against cybercrime. Think again. Nobody wants ransomware to be unchallenged. This action opens a Pandora’s Box of unintended consequences that ought to alarm every single Bitcoin holder and anyone...

Washington State's $7.1M Crypto Forfeiture Highlights Regulatory Scrutiny

Washington State's $7.1M Crypto Forfeiture Highlights Regulatory Scrutiny

In July 2025, Washington State authorities carried out a very large cryptocurrency forfeiture at $7.1 million dollars. Beyond the specifics of what was forfeited, the forfeiture represents a growing regulatory consensus that sees digital assets as a critical space to fight financial crime.This move further demonstrates the growing prominence of...

17,000 Cryptos? Here's Why Most Are Useless (And What Matters)

17,000 Cryptos? Here's Why Most Are Useless (And What Matters)

Let's be brutally honest: the vast majority of those 17,000+ cryptocurrencies are digital dust. They’re the crypto equivalent of penny stocks – full of hype, high on speculative pump and dump behavior, and eventually headed into the crypto graveyard. Think of it like this: how many social media platforms have...

Is This Crypto Exchange Bigger Than Binance? The Numbers Don't Lie

Is This Crypto Exchange Bigger Than Binance? The Numbers Don't Lie

SuperEx bigger than Binance? Really? That’s the big headline teasing either the next big thing or the next great disappointment on the crypto world’s front page. A David potentially towering over Goliath? The claim makes an apples to oranges comparison of trading volumes. In comparison, SuperEx had a staggering $163.61...

Monero's Privacy Isn't Enough: The Looming Quantum Threat

Monero's Privacy Isn't Enough: The Looming Quantum Threat

Monero. The name alone beckons with an allure of dark web dreams, of transactions where identity is obscured in an algorithmic fog. In the crypto world, it’s their version of a Swiss bank account. It makes the service a refuge for those who place a premium on anonymity. What if...

Monero's Fight For Freedom: Why Regulators Can't Win

Monero's Fight For Freedom: Why Regulators Can't Win

They can try. They will try. Regulators are doomed to cage Monero in the end. The reason why runs much deeper than lines of code. It's about a fundamental human need: the need for privacy, the right to financial self-determination. It’s the second of an expat Southeast Asian love story...

Cryptocurrency Landscape in 2025: Navigating Growth, Failures, and Future Trends

Cryptocurrency Landscape in 2025: Navigating Growth, Failures, and Future Trends

The Cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 is a vibrant tapestry of technological advancement, economic potential, and cautionary tales. As of today, there are 17,151 cryptocurrencies in existence, and the global penetration rate is approximately 11.02%. In December 2020, Bitcoin shot up over the historic level of $100,000. At the same time,...

Monero Navigates Privacy and Scrutiny in Evolving Crypto Landscape

Monero Navigates Privacy and Scrutiny in Evolving Crypto Landscape

Monero, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, continues to navigate a complex landscape marked by technological advancements, community resilience, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Recent incidents like the Qubic network’s failed hashrate attack show the effectiveness, but the fragility, of privacy-oriented cryptocurrencies. Monero is committed to protecting user privacy at all levels. What makes...

PEPE's Plunge: Is Southeast Asia's Meme Coin Mania Over?

PEPE's Plunge: Is Southeast Asia's Meme Coin Mania Over?

Now that the digital dust has settled, the aftertaste left in the mouth of many Southeast Asian investors is a sour one. PEPE, the latest frog-faced meme coin that was going to make everyone rich has cratered, reversing course by a solid 6%. While the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovers...

Bitcoin Bubble? 3 Reasons This Economist Is Dead Wrong About Crypto

Bitcoin Bubble? 3 Reasons This Economist Is Dead Wrong About Crypto

Henrik Zeberg calls it a bubble. He sees a Dot-com repeat. And he casually tosses off terms like “expanding diagonal” and “bearish RSI divergence”. To be frank, I think he’s missing the boat on all of this. The real crypto revolution is happening today and right now in Southeast Asia....