How California’s SB 822 will impact digital assets California’s Senate Bill 822 (SB 822), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025, makes California the first US state to protect unclaimed crypto assets from forced liquidation. Treating digital assets similarly to bank accounts and securities, SB 822 requires unclaimed cryptocurrencies to be transferred…
If you’re a tier-1 crypto media sales representative in 2025, chances are you have an impersonator. These are often fake Telegram, X or LinkedIn accounts offering “Tier-1 PR” to unsuspecting businesses, only to share a personal USDT wallet address when it’s time to pay. Cointelegraph has seen plenty of such cases. In October 2025 alone,…
Key takeaways Unlike Bitcoin, many altcoins have low liquidity and limited oversight, making them prone to price manipulation and insider exploitation. Sudden spikes in trading volume, large whale transfers to exchanges, token unlocks or social media hype often precede sharp declines. Platforms such as Nansen, DEXTools and LunarCrush help detect abnormal wallet activity, fake liquidity…
Key takeaways As Ethereum continues to scale, block explorers have become essential tools for users tracking ETH, tokens, NFTs and smart contracts. Etherscan, founded in Malaysia, excels at contract verification, token tracking and gas fee estimation, though it lacks portfolio management features. Based in Thailand, Ethplorer specializes in token-centric data. It offers portfolio tracking and…
Key takeaways Grayscale has bridged traditional finance and decentralized crypto by launching the first publicly traded staking investment vehicle. Its staking-enabled ETPs allow investors to earn blockchain rewards without running validator nodes or managing complex technical and custody risks. Grayscale’s Ether and Solana ETPs are the first in the US to combine spot crypto exposure…
Key takeaways Crypto charts display open-high-low-close (OHLC) data. OHLC data helps traders track price movements, analyze volatility and identify trading opportunities. The X-axis represents timeframes, while the Y-axis shows price levels, either on a linear or logarithmic scale. Volume bars below the chart help confirm market participation. Candlestick charts remain the most popular for their…
Key takeaways: CZ’s mention turned meme token “4” into a trade; one early buyer saw $3,000 grow to $2 million. The trigger was the hack of BNB Chain’s X account, which spawned “4.” The surge came from flow hitting thin liquidity, not fundamentals. Some wallets had already bought moments before CZ’s post. On Oct. 1,…
Key takeaways DCA is a trading strategy that uses automated, small, regular buys to stay invested without trying to time every move. There’s a clear precedent for scalability: El Salvador has been publicly DCA’ing 1 BTC per day since Nov. 17, 2022. However, lump-sum investing often wins in uptrends — historically outperforming DCA about two-thirds…
Key takeaways Bitcoin rose from $1 in 2011 to $1,000 in 2013, cementing itself as a global asset. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss bought Bitcoin early and founded Gemini in 2014 with a strong, compliance-first approach. The Winklevoss twins call Bitcoin “gold 2.0,” highlighting its fixed supply, portability and resistance to inflation as key advantages over…
Key takeaways: Over $2.4 billion was stolen in the first half of 2025, already surpassing 2024’s total. Everyday traps such as phishing, toxic approvals and fake “support” cause more damage than exotic exploits. Strong 2FA, careful signing, hot/cold wallet separation and clean devices dramatically reduce risk. Having a recovery plan — with revocation tools, support…