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5 Ways Trump's Crypto Push Could Backfire on Everyday People

5 Ways Trump's Crypto Push Could Backfire on Everyday People

Trump's newfound love for crypto is raising eyebrows, and not just because it's a stark contrast to his previous skepticism. The prospect of being their own boss and finding financial independence is immensely attractive, especially to new generations of workers. A deeper examination reveals shortcomings or flaws that could jeopardize...

Alabama's Blockchain Bills: A Gen Z Call for Responsible Innovation

Alabama's Blockchain Bills: A Gen Z Call for Responsible Innovation

Let's be real. As a Gen Z’er, I’m tired of the next big thing that’s going to save the world. …speaking of revolutionary tech, I’m always watching that space! Crypto and blockchain? They're definitely up there. But as with most crazes, though the hype may be loud, a good measure...

Scott's Crypto Bill: A Trojan Horse for Wall Street's Digital Domination

Scott's Crypto Bill: A Trojan Horse for Wall Street's Digital Domination

That is why Senator Tim Scott’s self-congratulatory lap around the track after 100 days as Banking Committee chair feels… well, pretty darn premature. He's touting the GENIUS Act and the FIRM Act as wins for crypto innovation, but let's be real: this isn't about empowering the little guy. It's about...

Bitcoin's Pullback Is a Blessing in Disguise For Crypto Freedom

Bitcoin's Pullback Is a Blessing in Disguise For Crypto Freedom

Alright, let's talk about this Bitcoin "dip." Everyone's panicking, right? Wrong. I'm not. And you shouldn't be either.Market Volatility Is Freedom's PriceLook, I get it. We get it, watching your portfolio deflate isn’t quite a day at the rejuvenation center. One more thing. What most analysts don’t publicly tell you...

Bitcoin's Dip Exposes the Urgent Need for Crypto Regulation

Bitcoin's Dip Exposes the Urgent Need for Crypto Regulation

We all have a friend who got crypto dipped. Maybe it’s just that a friend invested their life savings in a meme coin. Or perhaps a loved one fell prey to an elaborate investment fraud that guaranteed phony profits. These aren't isolated incidents; they're symptoms of a larger problem: the...

Ethereum's $1,300 Fear: Opportunity or Overreaction?

Ethereum's $1,300 Fear: Opportunity or Overreaction?

The market’s yelling bloody murder on Ethereum just crashing to $1,300. Fear sells, right? Let's cut the crap. Are we facing a real and present danger or are the sheeple simply stampeding in knee-jerk fashion to a few attention-grabbing headlines? Honestly, I think it’s one part each. For those brave...

ChatGPT vs Grok $10K Showdown Exposes Crypto's Generational Divide

ChatGPT vs Grok $10K Showdown Exposes Crypto's Generational Divide

That’s a straightforward enough question, but it’s begun an enormous feud—should you buy $10,000 worth of XRP or ONDO? This question—asked of AI chatbots ChatGPT and Grok—has revealed a striking generational divide in the crypto space and the traditional world of finance. Those responses weren’t merely a market cap and...

GENIUS Act: Scott's Crypto Bill Unleashes American Innovation, Not Big Tech

GENIUS Act: Scott's Crypto Bill Unleashes American Innovation, Not Big Tech

The story being told about Senator Tim Scott’s GENIUS Act is troublingly off-base. Instead, it’s being dismissed as a gift to Big Tech and Wall Street, a deregulatory move that puts consumers at risk. That's simply false. This isn't about empowering behemoths; it's about unleashing the dormant potential of American...

Ethereum's $1,300 Bet: A Symptom of Crypto's Broken Promises?

Ethereum's $1,300 Bet: A Symptom of Crypto's Broken Promises?

Let's be real. Headlines are making the rounds warning of an impending Ethereum crash. So while the typical finance bro may be celebrating, I think more about the actual people who got suckered by the flashy allure of this stuff. The single moms, the recent grads, the folks just trying...

Alabama's Crypto Bills: Freedom or Folly? Silicon Valley Weighs In

Alabama's Crypto Bills: Freedom or Folly? Silicon Valley Weighs In

Are Alabama lawmakers really preparing to legislatively construct a gigantic, golden crypto hamster cage? Or, alternatively, are they laying down a reasonable course toward progress? As someone who's seen the lightning and chaos of Silicon Valley firsthand, I'm worried these bills, while well-intentioned, might just smother the very spark they're...