This week Alabama legislators will consider all three bills. This wave of proposed legislation, if passed, would dramatically reshape how the state engages with and regulates cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. These bills will clarify the state’s regulatory framework for digital assets and allow states to invest in cryptocurrency. In addition,...
Ignore what the suits on Wall Street would have you believe. They want to continue to have you stuck in their rigged game. While you sit there clipping coupons for pathetic payouts, they’re the ones taking home the big bucks. Here’s the thing: DeFi is the new frontier, a digital...
All this bluster surrounding crypto regulations to come creates an impression facade that the industry is safe, legitimate, and protecting their investors. Sounds great, right? Before we rejoice too loudly, let’s think about what we are going to lose on the altar of regulatory compliance. Are we really so starved...
An XRP ETF? Big deal, right? One more opportunity for Wall Street to drain earnings out of the crypto universe? Wrong. This isn’t only a concern if you’re just looking to watch XRP go up (or down) on a ticker. This is more than just an exciting paradigm shift in...
So will the SEC finally allow the free market to exhale? The potential approval of an XRP ETF isn’t just about another crypto product—it’s a watershed moment. JPMorgan analysts forecast an $8 billion inflow in the first year. Second, that’s not just pocket change, that’s a serious validation of decentralized...
As Token ATH! keeps a close watch on the ever-shifting cryptocurrency landscape, it's crucial to analyze the forces influencing Bitcoin's price and its potential to operate independently from traditional financial markets. One particular countervailing force — highly relevant given recent history — has been the tariff policies that were instituted...
The total cryptocurrency market capitalisation has increased by 13 per cent in the last week alone. This big jump suggests that the 2023 market may be bouncing back. Bitcoin is now working hard to stay above the $85,000 mark, even as the total mkt cap approaches the $2.7 trillion mark....
Our surrogate Sarah, a recent college graduate drowning in the burden of student loan debt, represents the pain and struggle of our entire generation. Every time she scrimps and saves, she invests in a future where she’s not one emergency away from financial ruin. In this uncertain landscape, crypto, with...
In fact, Trump is pitching for America to become the “crypto capital of the planet.” Sounds exciting, right? Innovation, technological advancement, the future! But before we jump on the bandwagon, let's ask ourselves: who really benefits from this vision, and at what cost? Are we on the right track to...
As someone who has been observing the crypto space for years, it was only a matter of time before those wild west days came to an end. The SEC’s tripartite statement on crypto assets isn’t your usual regulatory gobbledygook. It’s a significant step in the right direction toward building a...
Optimism prevails as Bybit x Block Scholes latest report paints a picture of an enthused Bitcoin market. It continues, even emboldened, to thrive on vague whiffs of a possible US-China trade detente from President Trump. We observe the uptick in volatility, the positive skew in short-tenor implied vol, and the...
The crypto market is extremely volatile, but the entire market jumps at even the hint of good news or major advancements in global affairs. Recently, former President Donald Trump's comments regarding trade tariffs triggered a notable swing in Bitcoin's price, highlighting the intricate relationship between geopolitical events and the crypto...
Okay, let's be real. Hearing anything positive connected to Trump probably makes most of you reading this – especially my Gen Z peers – want to immediately close this tab. I get it. But stick with me. After all, sometimes, the universe has a dark sense of humor—and the most...
The crypto market has seen a massive $9 billion inflow recently, sparking widespread debate about whether this signals the start of a new bull run. This unprecedented rush is fueled by a few primary factors. US elections coming soon anticipation, general positive market sentiment and the expected introduction of Bitcoin...
As you may have heard, the cryptocurrency market skyrocketed by 52% last week. Almost $9 billion flooding in is a clear sign that investors are getting their confidence back. During this same period, there were no 30-day capital outflows, with total inflows at a positive net of $10.7 billion by...
Picture this, when it was the shiny object du jour. Corps stumbling all over each other to put down a neon green flag on the new digital frontier? Nike, after its acquisition of RTFKT Studios, was perfectly positioned to jump in and get ahead of the competition. Today, they’re on...
Nike, the world’s largest consumer brand in sports apparel, recently found itself immersed in litigation in the rapidly growing metaverse/NFT space. These lawsuits don’t just threaten creators’ livelihood; they raise fundamental questions about trademark protection, intellectual property, and the very concept of ownership in a digital world. Token ATH! Token...
Let’s face it, the Nike/RTFKT NFT debacle was a perfect storm of stupidity just ready to strike. As the crypto bros weep for their lost “investment,” I’m just sitting here thinking, didn’t everyone learn from Beanie Babies? Let’s be serious – we’re talking about digital shoes that exist exclusively in...