Kelvin Maina is a professional crypto and Forex technical analyst with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and experience in the industry since 2017. He has authored several crypto white papers and supported multiple cryptocurrency launches through marketing and technical writing expertise.
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President Donald Trump’s decision to establish a government cryptocurrency reserve has ignited debate over its transparency and economic impact. The move, formalized through an executive order, creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. The government will fund these reserves with cryptocurrency seized in criminal and civil forfeitures, a strategy officials claim will
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Newly appointed “crypto czar” David Sacks has sharply criticized the U.S. government’s handling of its Bitcoin holdings, calling past decisions to liquidate assets a costly mistake that has deprived taxpayers of billions. His remarks came just one day before industry leaders gathered at the White House to discuss digital asset regulation. Sacks took to X
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The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with international law enforcement agencies, has seized Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, citing its alleged connections to sanctioned Russian banks, darknet markets, and ransomware groups. The move follows years of scrutiny by U.S. and European authorities, who have accused the Moscow-based platform of facilitating illicit financial transactions. The seizure notice,
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The Texas Senate has approved a bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve, marking a significant step in the state’s embrace of digital assets. Senate Bill 21 (SB-21) passed with a 25-5 vote on March 6, 2025, after a heated debate on the Senate floor. If enacted, Texas will become the first U.S. state to
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Ripple has released rippled version 2.4.0, an update to the reference server implementation of the XRP Ledger protocol. The upgrade introduces amendments, security enhancements, and bug fixes aimed at improving the ledger’s efficiency and stability. The changes are part of an ongoing effort to refine the decentralized network that supports XRP transactions. The latest version
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DoubleZero Foundation raised $28 million in a funding round aimed at developing a global private fiber optic network tailored for high-performance blockchain infrastructure, marking a significant step toward its vision of enhancing blockchain transaction speeds beyond current internet capabilities. The token funding round, completed at a valuation of $400 million, was co-led by prominent venture
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As the U.S. dollar continues to lose strength, analysts anticipate significant growth in the cryptocurrency market in the second quarter of 2025. A recent decline of 3% in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) since February has coincided with a notable surge in Bitcoin’s price, highlighting an inverse correlation that investors have observed in past economic
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Days before President Donald Trump hosts crypto industry leaders at the White House, a cryptocurrency investment fund closely tied to the president and his family has made a substantial investment, acquiring $21.5 million in digital assets, according to data from analytics platforms Spot On Chain and Arkham Intelligence. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance
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When Cynthia Lummis first heard about Bitcoin in 2013, she was skeptical. The concept of digital currency was still in its infancy, a niche interest among technologists and libertarians. But at the urging of her son-in-law, she made her first purchase. That decision would set her on a path to becoming the most prominent advocate
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Keith Ammon isn’t just another politician with an opinion on cryptocurrency—he’s been trying to make Bitcoin part of New Hampshire’s financial future for nearly a decade. From pushing tax payment proposals in 2016 to spearheading a bold 2025 Bitcoin treasury reserve bill, the Hillsborough 40th District representative has remained one of the most vocal advocates
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Losses from crypto phishing scams plummeted nearly 50% in February, but high-value frauds continued to drain millions from victims, according to new data. Analysts at ScamSniffer reported that phishing-related losses totaled $5.32 million for the month, down from $10.25 million in January and $23.58 million in December. This marks the third consecutive month of declining
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Bitcoin could hit $1.5 million by 2030 in a best-case scenario, predicts Cathie Wood, whose name has become synonymous with high-conviction bets on disruptive technologies. The founder of ARK Invest has cemented her position as one of the most influential voices in cryptocurrency investment, advocating for a future where digital assets reshape global financial systems.
