Michael Saylor is at it again. At least, that is the case with their latest announced Bitcoin buy by MicroStrategy, smack-dab in the middle of increasing hostilities between Israel and Iran. Risky? Some say so. I say, hold on a minute. Here’s why we think this could be genius.Bitcoin: Digital...
The biggest news is the SEC’s plans to create something called an “innovation exemption” for crypto firms. It’s either the world’s greatest master plan or disaster in the making. Frankly, it's probably a bit of both. Let’s not bury the lede, this is real progress and it could be very...
In 2024 so far, decentralized finance (DeFi) users have lost almost US$1.5 billion. This overwhelming loss comes from security exploits and fraud, highlighting the dire implications of dangerous vulnerabilities within this fast blossoming industry. A recent study provides disturbing insights into the security practices of crypto investors. Too many people...
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest just threw down the gauntlet: $2.4 million Bitcoin by 2030. Even their bear case has it going to $500,000 in five years. That’s not merely an optimistic forecast—it’s an assertion of intentionality. Is it a faith worth believing in, or a siren song beckoning us toward...
Semler Scientific, a company founded primarily on medical technology innovation, has boldly stepped into the cryptocurrency space. This decision has led to excitement and skepticism from many watching. The company’s bold, strategic despecialization towards Bitcoin as their primary treasury reserve asset raises a lot of important questions. How realistic of...
Is Bitcoin gambling electronic pawn shop a golden ticket to prosperity for the unbanked, or another golden shiny trapdoor to financial hell? This is the question I’ve been grappling with, and honestly, the answer is not a straightforward yes or no. It’s a complicated balance of autonomy, opportunity, and the...
Ethena’s “Converge” is turning heads in the DeFi space. It holds great potential to bridge the gap between decentralized finance with real-world assets. Is this bridge to nowhere really built on such solid ground, or are we just paving the way for another financial calamity? The attraction of bringing RWAs...
The headlines scream: Big Tech is bleeding talent to Bitcoin! Recently former employees from Apple, Google, and Cash App all made the move to Austin’s Bitcoin Commons. They’re pumped up by new venture capital financing combined with a friendly political climate for Bitcoin. Trump’s back, the pardons are coming fast...
We’ll admit it—the buzz around XRP hitting $3 is intoxicating, isn’t it? It’s all the rage these days – everyone’s arguing over it, coloring charts with lines, and planning on cashing in with lambos. Let’s slow down for just a second. From my vantage point here in Accra, Ghana though,...
Well, Metaplanet literally just put $26 million onto Bitcoin. That's a statement. A bold one, at that. Are they crazy? Or are they just making bets on things the rest of us are unable to comprehend? Photography by Alexandria Pizzica. This conversation is much larger than one company’s investment. It...
