digital assets

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,...

As you can see, today the crypto market has more than doubled in value since the beginning of May. This momentum is fueled by rapid institutional adoption, economic headwinds, bullish market sentiment and constructive political developments. Bitcoin, the trailblazer of the crypto universe, has broken past the $94,000 threshold. After...

It's a chilling reminder, isn't it? A stark spotlight on a vulnerability that's been lurking in the shadows of the crypto world for far too long. No, we’re referring to something much more insidious than a nasty bug. We’re referring to this notion of trust — and how quickly it...

Investors and analysts are still following intently the Bitcoin vs gold discussion as an ongoing saga. Both assets are competing for the crown as the world’s best store of value. Gold’s more than 5,000-year history is an essential testament to its global value, currently estimated at over $14 trillion. The...

$1.5 billion… gone. Vanish into the digital ether. The Bybit hack stings, not just because of the sheer scale, but because it forces us to confront a truly uncomfortable truth: we are often our own worst enemies in the crypto world. It’s easy for us all to point the finger...

Are you watching the tariff threats escalate? Wondering how to know when to worry about that knot of anxiety in your stomach as headlines shout about looming economic disaster? Good. Because ignoring it is not an option. Don’t fall into the short-termism trap when it comes to funding. You don’t...

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), often called the central bank of central banks, has released a report outlining a "containment" strategy for cryptocurrencies. Many industry leaders are vocal champions for using and expanding the use of financial systems, both public and private, on a blockchain. This tactic directly and...

A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is advocating a vigorous “containment” approach to digital assets. It further underscores the Biden administration’s call for more control over decentralized finance (DeFi). This approach goes beyond simply separating these emerging technologies from traditional banking systems and the broader economy....

The crypto market of 2025 is a world of opportunity that looks nothing like the lure of get-rich-quick schemes or meme coins. While Bitcoin's price has shown resilience, rebounding to over $85,000 after a sharp decline triggered by new US tariff policies that initially caused the crypto world to shed...

In the high-stakes world of global finance, one tweet or white paper release can turn the tides in an instant. With huge economic uncertainty, investors are desperately looking for a safe haven to store their capital. Gold has traditionally been the go-to sanctuary during times of economic uncertainty, but a...