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XRP's Near-Death Experience: 5 Lessons for the Wild West of Crypto

XRP's Near-Death Experience: 5 Lessons for the Wild West of Crypto

The crypto world dodged a bullet recently. This nasty little bug, in actuality a backdoor, made its way into the popular xrpl.js library. This utility is relied upon by developers around the world to programmatically manage operations with the XRP Ledger. Consider it a digital pickpocket, looking to steal your...

7 Altcoin Gems You'll Kick Yourself for Missing if You Quit Trading

7 Altcoin Gems You'll Kick Yourself for Missing if You Quit Trading

You're thinking about throwing in the towel, aren't you? Tired of the crypto craziness, the speculation, the hype, pump and dumps, the pump and dumpers? I get it. We know that working in crypto can often feel like a demoralizing, uphill slog. Before you throw your shoes in a ditch...

DOGE's Second Chance? How Bitcoin's Next Move Could Make or Break Dogecoin

DOGE's Second Chance? How Bitcoin's Next Move Could Make or Break Dogecoin

We’ve all experienced it – Dogecoin’s sensational, get-rich-quick adventure, driven by memes and Elon's shenanigans. Yet behind the mask of internet memes rests a genuine community, genuine hope, and genuine concern. Let’s not kid ourselves—virtually all of their success, and honestly, a huge amount of dependence on Bitcoin.Bitcoin's Dance: Will...

XRP's Bug Exposes a Human Flaw: Can Blockchain Ever Be Truly Secure?

XRP's Bug Exposes a Human Flaw: Can Blockchain Ever Be Truly Secure?

It isn’t just a technical glitch. The recent security breach impacting the XRP Ledger’s xrpl.js library presents a crux of risk and reward. It’s a chilling lesson, sure, but it’s a reminder that no technology—no matter how advanced—can withstand the basic failure of human beings. We’re not even arguing against...

DOGE's $0.26 Dream or Delusion? Why This Prediction Could Crash and Burn

DOGE's $0.26 Dream or Delusion? Why This Prediction Could Crash and Burn

Another analyst Dogecoin hitting the $0.26 target. This new call follows one made last year that correctly predicted a stunning 300% increase, though possibly by accident. Color me skeptical. As far as the technical analysis goes, T.A presents a falling wedge breakout along with the beautiful alignment of Fibonacci levels....

Trump's China Tariff Flip: Is This Bitcoin's Last Stand Before Altcoin Season?

Trump's China Tariff Flip: Is This Bitcoin's Last Stand Before Altcoin Season?

Here's the thing: we're all watching the crypto markets, and we're all trying to figure out what's really going on. And though the headlines may be shouting about Bitcoin reaching $94,000, Ethereum crossing over $1,800 and the Fear and Greed Index now flashing “Greed.” But behind the headlines, a more...

Trump's Tariff U-Turn: 3 Altcoins Set to EXPLODE (Bitcoin's Achilles Heel?)

Trump's Tariff U-Turn: 3 Altcoins Set to EXPLODE (Bitcoin's Achilles Heel?)

The whispers are getting louder. But now with the 2024 race opening up, Trump’s hinting at rolling back those China tariffs. While the mainstream media focuses on how this might affect Apple's stock price, we're looking at something far more explosive: the altcoin market. Forget the Dow, forget the S&P....

POPCAT's Surge: Is It Greed or Genius Fueling the Meme Coin Craze?

POPCAT's Surge: Is It Greed or Genius Fueling the Meme Coin Craze?

I was introduced to Sarah at an Arlington coffee shop last week. A 30-something graphic designer, she breathlessly explained how she’d invested part of her life savings into POPCAT. She hadn’t been seduced by the tech or a moonshot vision. Rather, she jumped on the bandwagon because everyone else was,...

POPCAT's Moonshot? Why This Meme Coin Could Be the Next 100x

POPCAT's Moonshot? Why This Meme Coin Could Be the Next 100x

POPCAT is the meme coin that’s blasting off under the radar to change the way we think about crypto gains. Yes, I said it. As the world scrambles to catch all the traditional puppies, an agile cat innovation revolution is underway—and you should get all $20 million of it.Tech >...

TRUMP Coin's Rally: A Market Signal or Mass Delusion?

TRUMP Coin's Rally: A Market Signal or Mass Delusion?

Is the latest surge of the TRUMP coin a new and real signal in the market? Or are we mostly just observing a frothy speculative frenzy fueled by meme lords and political partisans? Truthfully, I’d say it’s a little bit of both. Throw in a hearty helping of FOMO and...

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