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CIA's Bitcoin Embrace: Is This the Stamp of Approval We Needed?

CIA's Bitcoin Embrace: Is This the Stamp of Approval We Needed?

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…...

Dogecoin's Mascot Briefly Displayed on Government Website Sparks Speculation

Dogecoin's Mascot Briefly Displayed on Government Website Sparks Speculation

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), launched in late 2024, briefly displayed Dogecoin's Shiba Inu mascot on its official website in February 2025. The arrest also ignited conspiracy theories about how the department may have been connected to the unregistered cryptocurrency. Now DOGE has the incredibly difficult orbit-shifting task of...

Minister's Crypto Hack: Proof Politicians Still Don't Get Blockchain?

Minister's Crypto Hack: Proof Politicians Still Don't Get Blockchain?

Lucy Powell’s X account hack — both personally and professionally — but revealing the appalling state of security. It works against those in Southeast Asia who are trying desperately to follow the rules and create legitimate blockchain businesses. Promoting a "House of Commons" coin? The irony is thicker than London...

Minister's Crypto Hack: Is Regulation the Answer or a Bigger Risk?

Minister's Crypto Hack: Is Regulation the Answer or a Bigger Risk?

Lucy Powell's hacked Twitter account, shilling a dodgy "$HCC" coin – it's more than just a tech mishap. It's a stark reminder that even those in power aren't immune to the crypto wild west. You may be rolling your eyes right now saying, “Duh, we need more regulation!” Hold on....

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...