Could it really be that we are witnessing the long-predicted crypto mainstreaming, or a much darker and more insidious reality. Ripple has recently completed the purchase of Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. This $3T+/year clearinghouse provider is being heralded as the new key connective tissue between TradFi and DeFi. I...
Ripple’s smart $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road is a serious game changer. Others view it as a vital on-ramp linking the fast-paced nascent world of crypto with the regimented, regulated, and slower-moving world of traditional finance. Is it really? Or is it really yet another high-stakes gamble that will...
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...
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...
Meanwhile, a number of analysts are sounding alarms for what could be a difficult Q3 for bitcoin. They’re pointing fingers at the combination of reckless retail investors seeking revenge on all-time-highs and Ethereum’s unexpected resurgence. The real story, the one with the power to make or break Bitcoin's next few...
You see the headlines, right? "Crypto's surging!" "Ethereum nearing $2,800!" Everyone's getting excited about the upcoming inflation data, hoping it'll be the green light for another bull run. Before you dump your hard-earned dollars into what looks like the golden goose, pump your brakes for a second. This rally could...
So, crypto's on the upswing again, huh? ETH teasing $2800, alts going crazy. It’s 2021 again! And lo and behold, it’s all hanging on the next inflation report. This is where my gut begins to churn, and yours should as well.Data Euphoria Or Fool's Paradise?Let's be blunt: This rally isn't...