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Ledger Nano S Users Beware 3 Practical Risks of Delaying Upgrade

Ledger Nano S Users Beware 3 Practical Risks of Delaying Upgrade

Okay, let's talk frankly. Ledger’s recent decision to end support for the Nano S is understandably raising alarms. You've got a device that still works for basic functions, but the writing's on the wall. Holding onto it indefinitely? That’s the thing – that’s like driving a muscle car – great...

Bitcoin's $100K Surge: Is BTC.com's Binance Shift a Red Flag?

Bitcoin's $100K Surge: Is BTC.com's Binance Shift a Red Flag?

Bitcoin’s rise to $100K should be a happy moment, no? Champagne corks popping, Lambos on order...but something feels off. The elephant in the room? BTC.com sending an eye-popping 98% of its miner payouts to Binance. And that’s not merely an artistic fad—that’s a threat, a possible tectonic rumble that would...

Is BTC.com's Binance Bonanza Killing Bitcoin's Decentralized Dream?

Is BTC.com's Binance Bonanza Killing Bitcoin's Decentralized Dream?

98% of Bitcoin miner transfers going through a single pool, BTC.com, directly to Binance? Let's be real, that's not just a statistic, it's a flashing red light for anyone who remembers what Bitcoin was supposed to be: a decentralized revolution. Are we really okay with this?Centralization Threatens Bitcoin's Original PromiseWe...

The Unseen Risks of Trump's Crypto Pivot No One Is Talking About

The Unseen Risks of Trump's Crypto Pivot No One Is Talking About

Okay, let's be honest. Trump’s unexpected crypto epiphany seems less a desire to embrace the coming technological and economic changes, and more like… well, you know. You might recall the uproar back in 2019 when he announced that he was “not a fan of Bitcoin.” Now, all of a sudden,...

D'CENT's Web3 Play: Smart Move or Risky Gamble For Your Crypto?

D'CENT's Web3 Play: Smart Move or Risky Gamble For Your Crypto?

Quests, NFTs, token incentives – sounds like a web3 funfair, doesn’t it? Before you jump on the ride, ask yourself: is this the future of hardware wallets, or just a shiny distraction from the core mission of keeping your crypto safe? Let’s break this down, because your valuable digital assets...

Bit Digital Dumps Bitcoin? A Calculated Risk or Desperate Pivot?

Bit Digital Dumps Bitcoin? A Calculated Risk or Desperate Pivot?

The market's reaction was swift and brutal: a 15% drop in Bit Digital's (BTBT) stock price after announcing their strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum staking. Ouch. Wherever there is opportunity, there could be very high gut reaction is no surprise, trepidation. Are they brilliant thinkers or just wagering...

Bit Digital's Ethereum Gamble: Genius Move or Epic Crypto Fail?

Bit Digital's Ethereum Gamble: Genius Move or Epic Crypto Fail?

Okay, let's be real. When I first saw Bit Digital, after establishing a wholesale Bitcoin mining operation, decide to abandon Bitcoin altogether, my jaw dropped. The stock price immediately dropped through the floor, and the entire internet began to cackle “I knew that would fail!” Here's the thing: I think...

D'CENT's 'Tap That Drop' is the Web3 Party We've Been Waiting For

D'CENT's 'Tap That Drop' is the Web3 Party We've Been Waiting For

Okay, let's be real. Web3 can be intimidating like walking into a party where everybody’s speaking a language you don’t even know how to pronounce much less understand. Jargon is zipping by, NFTs are glimmering everywhere, and you’re almost positive someone just referred to a JPEG as a “store of...

Bitcoin Miners' $34M Payout: A Golden Opportunity for Green Crypto?

Bitcoin Miners' $34M Payout: A Golden Opportunity for Green Crypto?

Okay, let's be real. The news that Bitcoin miners' daily revenue plummeted to $34 million – the lowest it's been in a year – sounds pretty grim. Falling transaction fees, Bitcoin price dips… it all creates a picture of doom and gloom. What if I told you this isn't an...