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Let's be honest. We’re told every day that some new crypto invention is going to change the world. Bitcoin staking is sometimes touted as the natural progression, the technological development that will free up all the value. But before you get visions of passive income dancing in your head, I...

The real concern isn’t about if Trump is a fan of Bitcoin. It’s the collateral damage his participation apologetically releases into the regulatory milieu that really unfolds havoc.Let's be frank. The former president is going all in on crypto. He’s taking it for campaign contributions and suggesting a bigger role...

Maria, a single mom who owns a small bakery in Ohio, began accepting Bitcoin payments last year. She explained to me, “Initially, it was a little terrifying. The transaction fees were much less than credit cards and some of my millennial customers just totally got into it!” Her sales were...

Is Trump actually draining the swamp, or merely restocking it with Bitcoin instead? Even after 100 days of his pro-crypto blitz, one question continues to eat at me. It might be swirling in yours too. Now, we’re waking up to headlines about strategic Bitcoin reserves, pardons for Silk Road founders,...

Donald Trump’s second return to the White House has sent shockwaves through nearly every industry. The crypto market is reeling from the aftereffects as well. His administration's initial policies and appointments signal a significant shift in the U.S.'s approach to digital assets. This article takes a deeper look at President...

The first 100 days are an unpredictable storm no matter what, but Trump going all-in on crypto? That's a whole new level of disruptive. Stop the tweeting, he’s executive ordering himself to what he hopes will be a Bitcoin-ing Washington. The real question isn’t whether he likes crypto, but rather...

Bitcoin's been on a tear, hasn't it? Sitting at around $94,000, even exceeding $95,000 recently. A lot of folks are attributing this to anticipation surrounding Trump's upcoming speech and the potential unveiling of his crypto policies. To be clear, the market would probably jump at any archaeological breadcrumb that suggests...

Picture this—when you first found out about Bitcoin, you felt like anything was possible. The hope for a new currency beyond the reach of government, a digital gold free of the movement of today's central bank? I do. I purchased my first Bitcoin when it was still substantially less than...

Bitcoin was originally intended as a decentralized digital currency—an open-source alternative to government-controlled money. Unlike in the past, political events and policy decisions are increasingly dictating its trajectory. This change marks a profound development in Bitcoin’s usage and purpose. It is changing, from being a purely financial asset to one...

Bitcoin was first introduced in 2008 as a decentralized digital currency beyond the reach of any government. It has been more closely tied to political drama and policy decisions. Its recent trip from fringe technology to mainstream asset has been a doozy. That value shifts depending on market forces and...