MicroStrategy to launch Bitcoin-based decentralized ID solution

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in decentralized technologies and their potential real-world applications, I find MicroStrategy’s latest announcement of MicroStrategy Orange particularly intriguing. MicroStrategy, being the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has always been at the forefront of exploring ways to leverage the power of this digital asset beyond just financial … Read more

US probes Jack Dorsey’s Block, Inc. over financial transactions: Report

As a researcher with a background in financial compliance and investigative journalism, I find the ongoing probe into Jack Dorsey’s fintech company Block, Inc. by US federal prosecutors particularly concerning. The allegations of widespread compliance violations at Square and Cash App, as reported by NBC News, are serious and could have significant implications for the … Read more

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms reports record $211M Q1 net income

As a seasoned crypto investor with a deep understanding of the market dynamics, I find Riot Platforms’ Q1 2024 financial results both impressive and concerning in equal measure. The record-breaking net income of $211.8 million, a 1,000% increase from the same period last year, is certainly an encouraging sign for Bitcoin miners like Riot. However, … Read more

‘Bitcoin Jesus’ arrest raises concerns: ‘The U.S. is coming after crypto!’

After Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao, Roger Ver is under the radar of the U.S. government.  Diverse reactions within the crypto community highlight industry complexities amid legal actions. As a researcher with a background in the crypto industry, I’ve been closely following the developments surrounding Roger Ver’s arrest and the subsequent reactions from various stakeholders … Read more