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Riot's AI Pivot: Desperate Gamble or Genius Move to Save Crypto?

Riot's AI Pivot: Desperate Gamble or Genius Move to Save Crypto?

Riot Platforms just blew that theory to smithereens, didn’t they? Record revenue, ok, but a $1.0 billion massive net loss looking us dead in the eye. Mining costs through the roof. Bitcoin halving biting hard. And then, out of nowhere, BAM! They're pivoting to AI. High-performance computing. Now, all at...
Crypto Lending Crackdown: Protecting People or Crushing Dreams?

Crypto Lending Crackdown: Protecting People or Crushing Dreams?

Are we not being protected and patronized instead. The UK's move to tighten the reins on crypto lending, spear-headed by the FCA, feels like a parent telling you that you can't play outside because you might fall and scrape your knee. Yes, the crypto world is volatile. Yes, there are...
UK Tightens Grip on Crypto with New Regulations

UK Tightens Grip on Crypto with New Regulations

The United Kingdom is poised to roll out more stringent rules on crypto investments. It’s a first of its kind initiative to begin regulating the fast expanding digital asset marketplace and safeguard American consumers. On April 4, the UK’s finance ministry said it would bring cryptocurrencies under existing financial regulation....
XYZVerse's 5000% Rally: The Math Doesn't Add Up, Here's Why

XYZVerse's 5000% Rally: The Math Doesn't Add Up, Here's Why

Alright, let's talk about XYZVerse. You've probably seen the headlines: "XYZVerse Poised for 5000% Rally!" And maybe, just maybe, a little voice inside you whispered, "Could this be it? My ticket to early retirement?" Hold on a second before you put your whole house on its dogecoin racing future, let’s...
XYZVerse: Can Community & Hype Really Fuel a 5000% Crypto Surge?

XYZVerse: Can Community & Hype Really Fuel a 5000% Crypto Surge?

Does dousing a bonfire with gasoline actually allow it to burn its way to the moon. Well, that’s exactly the question everyone is asking about XYZVerse (XYZ), a meme coin that’s pinning its hopes on a 5000% rally this quarter. Bitcoin’s likely 9% increase and Ethereum’s expected 4% rise this...
BTC & ETH to Rise? Inside Crypto's Wild Predictions!

BTC & ETH to Rise? Inside Crypto's Wild Predictions!

The cryptocurrency market is always filled with predictions – some hopeful and some wildly optimistic. MetaBlock X has come to dispute the wildest assertions regarding Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and all other altcoins. We’re here to offer you a pragmatic, level-headed view to keep you from drowning in these murky,...
UK Bans Borrowing for Crypto: Smart Move or Missed Opportunity?

UK Bans Borrowing for Crypto: Smart Move or Missed Opportunity?

The UK’s new regulators have been cracking down on risky crypto investments, especially in the context of lending. Our friends across the pond—the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)—are going further by banning credit cards and other forms of credit for purchasing crypto assets. This includes well-known alternatives such as...
UK Crypto Crackdown: Protecting People or Punishing the Future?

UK Crypto Crackdown: Protecting People or Punishing the Future?

The UK is clamping down on crypto. We all know the headlines: new regulations, increased scrutiny, and restrictions on borrowing to buy digital assets. The official line is consumer protection. Is it really protecting people? Or, on the flip side, is it actually stifling innovation and punishing those who could...
Is Britain's Crypto Ban a Necessary Evil or Innovation Killer?

Is Britain's Crypto Ban a Necessary Evil or Innovation Killer?

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is tightening the reins on crypto, specifically targeting retail investors who borrow to buy. In theory, that doesn’t necessarily seem like a shady policy – after all, it’s just responsible parenting, right? Is it really that simple? Are we protecting people or patronizing them?...