Key takeaways: Peace talks can shift Bitcoin’s price through energy costs, inflation and interest rates. In 2022, Bitcoin fell sharply, then rallied 27% above pre-invasion levels within a month. Spot Bitcoin ETFs now act as a direct channel for macro sentiment. Three likely peace talk outcomes carry distinct risks and opportunities for BTC. Fresh headlines…
Key takeaways: If you’ve lost access to a non-custodial wallet but still have the seed phrase, funds can be restored by importing the wallet and setting a new password. Custodial wallets can often be recovered through standard email-based password resets and identity verification processes. Losing both the password and seed phrase for a non-custodial wallet…
Key takeaways By analyzing fundamentals, social sentiment and historical patterns, ChatGPT can help identify altcoins with upside potential before momentum kicks in. Well-crafted prompts let ChatGPT act like a crypto assistant, generating watchlists, scanning social buzz and flagging tokens with real growth potential. Use ChatGPT alongside platforms like CoinGecko, LunarCrush or DEXTools to validate insights,…
Key takeaways Ghost chains are blockchains that are technically operational but have little to no real-world usage, development, or community engagement. Common warning signs include stagnant developer activity, low transaction volume, inactive communities, and exchange delistings. Even well-funded or corporate-backed projects like Diem, KodakCoin, and Luna can fail if adoption and ecosystem growth stall. Investors…
Key takeaways Trump’s forthcoming executive order could open the $9 trillion US retirement market to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The order aims to give 401(k) providers legal protection when offering crypto investment options. Major asset managers like BlackRock and Apollo are reportedly developing crypto retirement products in anticipation of regulatory clarity. Financial providers may move…
Key takeaways A private key cannot be split in half. It must remain whole to access crypto. Splitting it manually risks permanent loss of funds. Cryptocurrency is marital property. Courts in many countries, including South Korea and the US, treat crypto like any other divisible asset in divorce. Crypto can be shared securely. Methods like…
Key takeaways Remote workers and digital nomads can now pay rent in Bitcoin across major cities and coastal hubs. Blockchain-powered rental platforms and smart contracts simplify lease management, reduce disputes, and enable secure, near-instant settlements. Tenants and landlords can choose direct or indirect Bitcoin payments, with stablecoins, intermediaries or escrow services helping mitigate volatility and…
Key takeaways Pump-and-dump schemes in Web3 manipulate a cryptocurrency’s price through coordinated buying along with misleading information and hype to lure investors in before a mass selling of a token, leaving it almost worthless. Decentralized anonymity and 24/7 unregulated trading make the industry particularly vulnerable to these manipulative investment schemes. A pump-and-dump follows four stages,…
Key takeaways Crypto investigator ZachXBT criticized Token2049 for poor sponsor vetting, warning that platinum sponsorships don’t equate to legitimacy. Several sponsors he flagged turned out to have shady records. JPEX and HyperVerse used event sponsorships to project credibility. Both later collapsed under fraud investigations, causing billions in investor losses and arrests. Red flags include anonymous…
Key takeaways: Gemini is now used by crypto traders to monitor market catalysts and breaking news in real time. The Gemini Pro version’s longer context window and web access boost its usefulness for macro and sentiment tracking. It lacks native support for charts, portfolios or backtesting; traders still need external tools. Gemini is a powerful…