This was eXch, a cryptocurrency mixer that recently announced it would shut down on May 1, claiming law enforcement pressure made it untenable to continue. The decision follows accusations that the exchange facilitated laundering from this year’s record $200+ million Bybit hack. It came under fire for being used by...
The shutdown of eXch, a small, obscure crypto exchange might have slipped under the radar. It indeed strikes a beautiful chord within the grander crescendo of the digital asset universe. Get under the hood, and you’ll find an inspiration tale. That makes regulatory oversight an immediate necessity, particularly across nascent...
Solana briefly overtook Ethereum in total staked dollar value on April 20, an achievement largely propelled by its much-ballyhooed high staking yield. Solana has one of the highest staking participation rates at around 65%. These comparisons, while exciting, should come with a warning to temper expectations by directly comparing Ethereum’s...
Qubetics, a new cryptocurrency ideal for safe and private transactions online, has captured the attention of the crypto community with its multi-stage presale. The project’s highlights include creating a decentralized VPN app. Users are empowered by this innovative solution, which gives them a completely new method for protecting their online...
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...
Let’s face it, the crypto community can’t resist an exciting hype train. Right now, the AI-powered trading locomotive is barreling down the tracks, with Grok and ChatGPT as its star conductors. Well before you decide to mortgage your home and give Uber all your assets, let’s slow down a moment...
You know, sometimes I feel like I'm watching a rerun of an old movie, only this time, it's playing out in the halls of Congress. The Senate Banking Committee’s recent hearing on the need for comprehensive crypto regulation. It was a bit like a Broadway show. Rather than earnestly seeking...
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? –...
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...
The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...
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...
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...
Monero (XMR), the most prominent privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is trading at roughly $327 USD. Its popularity has soared, driven by a rising appetite for transactions beyond governments’ watchful eyes and increasingly repressive regulatory landscapes. The worldwide development of cryptocurrency use and adoption has only accelerated in 2025, strengthening Monero’s lead on...