The siren song of decentralized finance, or DeFi, has lured many with promises of unprecedented returns and a financial revolution. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has recently noted this is an enormous problem. Don’t let this song get us all heading full sail toward the jagged rocks. Their report...
Is Trump really trying to “Make America Great Again” through crypto? Or is this just his latest plan to profit, just packaged in blockchain hype. That's the billion-dollar question, isn't it? And frankly, the answer is probably…both.DeFi Dreams or Dangerous Delusions?Let's be honest, the guy's a brand. He’s always been...
Vietnam. Land of pho, ancient temples, and, believe it or not, a crypto paradise. As Western nations continue to wrestle with regulatory uncertainty, Vietnam is running full speed ahead, looking like it is welcoming digital assets with open arms. Bybit's recent meeting with the Finance Ministry to discuss building a...
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou met with Vietnam's Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang on April 17 to discuss potential collaboration in the digital asset space. The meeting highlights Vietnam's growing interest in regulating and fostering its digital asset market, as well as Bybit's commitment to transparency and cooperation with regulatory bodies....
After all, the promise of crypto was supposed to be the opposite. They named it a revolution. This was all part of a larger movement to democratize finance, break Wall Street’s stranglehold on our economy and politics, and return power to the people. Somewhere along the way, that promise got...
The cryptocurrency ecosystem is rapidly developing, and along with that development, there is more need for regulatory oversight than ever before. What ought to be the bedrock principles underlying these regulations? Today, a big conversation in philanthropy is around the concept of decentralization. This last issue is most relevant in...
The crypto landscape, as you all know, is a bit of a minefield right now. We’ve been promised this was the future of finance, a peer-to-peer decentralized dream, but instead it’s filled with rug pulls, volatility, and regulatory chaos. The current regulatory approach, fervently fixated on decentralization, is like mending...
Ripple and the SEC have jointly asked to stay their appeal process. This action would be a major victory for them, potentially the final victory in their long legal struggle. The joint request, filed April 10, asks the court to hold all proceedings on the appeal in abeyance. This surprising...
That $85,000 inflection point for Bitcoin isn’t simply an arbitrary mark on a price chart. This is the front line in an invisible war. So begins the epic clash of the lore of the crypto unicorn versus the coming regulatory storm. I'm not just talking about profits and losses here;...
The crypto market's Q3 rebound is generating buzz, and while the green shoots are encouraging, let's be brutally honest: this rollercoaster needs guardrails. We’ve already watched too many speculative bubbles swell and pop with retail investors left holding the bag. A return to another boom-and-bust cycle would do nothing but...
Bitcoin’s dominance — its share of the total cryptocurrency market cap — is one of the most important technical indicators that so-called “smart money” investors follow. Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) is the ratio of Bitcoin’s market cap compared to the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies. An increased Bitcoin dominance indicates...
The crypto world is at a crossroads. You’re hearing it from everyone, especially those with old school interests, that Bitcoin dominance is not just going to happen, but that it should be that way. That all altcoins are just “shitcoins” that will eventually disappear. They preach a gospel of digital...
You’ve probably fallen victim to the sexy siren song of the altcoin. They promise high, often unimaginable returns and advertise themselves as the new innovation that will dethrone Bitcoin. Are these just pie in the cybersky? I’m here to explain to you why, for the overwhelming majority of you, they’re...
XRP is one digital asset that’s gotten the attention of many investors, experienced and inexperienced. It has taken its hits in the crypto world. After a recent 30% decrease, XRP investors are looking for the catalyst that will allow the asset to dance towards the $1.00 mark and beyond. Hiroshi...
Ouch. That 30% plunge since January really hurts the most right now, am I right? Particularly for all of us who invested in XRP expecting a quick moonshot. Why did that 63% chance of reaching an all-time high in 2025 nosedive to just 39%? Yeah, that's a gut punch. We're...
It's been a wild ride, hasn't it? The last four-plus months have passed like a whirlwind. With legs-shaking ascents and gut-twisting descents, a new generation is starting to wonder whether the heyday is over. Since the start of this year, prices have dropped 30%. Now, they stand at about $2.31,...
This is the test. Is Bitcoin truly the people’s currency, or simply a virtual playground for the already wealthy? As analysts whisper about a potentially sluggish Q3 for Bitcoin, with retail investors salivating for a new all-time high that may never materialize this summer, a more uncomfortable truth is bubbling...
For crypto enthusiasts, staying ahead means understanding market trends and historical patterns. Hiroshi Tanaka, a Tokyo-based blogger, offers insights into why Bitcoin might underperform in the third quarter (Q3) and why Ethereum could be a brighter prospect. Token ATH! is designed to provide you with the fast-paced, hard-hitting crypto insights...