Financial system ‘outdated’ but crypto is no fix either: US swing voters

As a researcher with a background in economics and experience conducting surveys, I find the results of this study intriguing. The surveyed swing voters’ perception that the financial system is outdated resonates with my own observations from working in the industry. However, their skepticism towards crypto as a solution is not surprising given the volatility … Read more

NBA, football, NASCAR stars cough up $2.4M in Voyager promo suit

As a seasoned crypto investor, I’ve seen my fair share of market volatility and regulatory challenges in the cryptocurrency space. The recent news about Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski, Victor Oladipo, and Landon Cassill settling allegations related to their involvement with Voyager Digital is a sobering reminder that even well-known sports personalities are not immune to the … Read more

Bitcoin’s price: Is THIS the sign of a true bull run, or is it just a trap?

Bitcoin’s 200-day moving average reached an all-time high, suggesting a bullish outlook. Short-term challenges persisted, with some metrics showing potential bearish signals. As a seasoned crypto investor with years of experience in this volatile yet promising market, I’ve grown accustomed to the intricate dance between bullish and bearish signals that characterizes Bitcoin’s price movements. Bitcoin … Read more

LocalMonero exchange shuts down as crypto privacy services dwindle

As a long-time crypto investor and privacy advocate, I find the closure of LocalMonero, a peer-to-peer Monero (XMR) trading platform, deeply disappointing. The platform’s sudden announcement on May 7 that all new signups and advertisement postings for Monero trades are disabled, followed by the impending shutdown on Nov. 7, adds to the recent wave of … Read more

2 key Bitcoin indicators have ‘cooled off’ — Why it could be bullish

As a researcher with a background in cryptocurrency markets, I find the recent developments in Bitcoin’s funding rate and annualized basis rate intriguing. Based on my analysis of the available data and insights from industry experts, it seems that these indicators could suggest an upcoming bullish trend for Bitcoin. A cryptocurrency expert suggests that two … Read more