The world of crypto—as promising and lucrative as it may be—is a wild west riddled with cybercriminals. Mehdi Farooq, a New York-based venture capitalist, was recently the target of a particularly advanced phishing attack. This case is a timely reminder of the dangers that continue to evolve in the crypto...
Well, are you looking to learn more about crypto in 2024? Good for you. It’s a bit less intimidating, like finally figuring out those IKEA instructions on your tenth attempt. But before you start planning an expat adventure, let’s discuss what they’re leaving out of the shiny promotional materials.Regulatory QuicksandThink...
Okay, let's talk Ethereum. Don’t look now, but the staking revolution is here! A near-record 35.35 million ETH, or 29% of the circulating supply, is now locked up. That’s almost $90 billion worth of ETH just sitting there, earning rewards. The positive headlines yell “investor confidence!” and “bullish pressure!” Are...
The Bitcoin ETF approval was huge. Ethereum followed, and now? Now everyone is yelling “Altcoin Season! A tidal wave of other ETF applications — nearly 40 — are currently flooding the SEC’s inbox, all hoping for a regulatory green light. VanEck, WisdomTree and Franklin Templeton have all thrown their hats...
Let's be real. The crypto world, particularly Solana, is awash in techno-optimist promises of financial freedom and the rocket fuel of innovation. But behind that eye-popping figure are some brutally tough realities about Solana wallets that people aren’t talking about. I’m not trying to spread fear or doubt. That’s my...
Two recent class action lawsuits against Core Scientific and Marathon Digital herald bad news for the Bitcoin mining industry. This action should stand as a warning to the entire crypto ecosystem. Malikie Innovations, one of the most well-known patent trolls, has set its sights on the heart of Bitcoin itself...
The Bitcoin mining landscape is already rife with volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and the conversation around energy use. Now, a new threat looms: patent trolls. Our Tower of Nerds Malikie Innovations’ lawsuits against Core Scientific and Marathon Digital are a wake-up call. This problem isn’t just limited to these two companies....
Nigeria's crypto scene is booming, no doubt. It’s all about the promise, the opportunity, the disruption of legacy financial intermediaries. Before you dive headfirst into this digital gold rush, let's talk about what isn't being shouted from the rooftops: the very real, and often overlooked, risks lurking within those shiny...
Alright, now on to Ethereum staking and the SEC. Franklin Templeton’s ETF delay a harbinger of things to come. Even as whales are accumulating ETH and institutional investors are entering the market with billions of dollars, don’t get caught up in the excitement. There are very real, practical risks you...
The SEC's recent guidance on crypto staking – finally arriving in late May 2025 – feels like a cautious step forward. It's not a victory lap. It’s less a "move over for the manatee" sign and more the "proceed with extreme caution" sign you’d put on a highway that’s otherwise...
