Patrick holds a graduate degree in Life Sciences and discovered Bitcoin and crypto in 2018. With a strong analytical background, he has worked with and advised multiple projects in DeFi and real-world NFT applications. Passionate about blockchain innovation, he provides valuable perspectives on decentralized finance and asset tokenization, shedding light on emerging opportunities in the space.
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Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, has started restoring operations weeks after suffering a politically motivated hack that drained $100 million in user funds. In a statement on Tuesday, Nobitex confirmed it will first re-enable withdrawals for users who have completed identity verification, with spot exchange clients given priority access. The exchange urged customers not to
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Metaplanet has cemented its status as a heavyweight in corporate Bitcoin accumulation after purchasing 1,005 BTC worth $108 million, vaulting past CleanSpark to become the world’s fifth-largest corporate holder of the asset. According to the firm’s disclosure, Metaplanet’s latest purchase lifts its total holdings to 13,350 BTC, acquired for roughly $1.31 billion at an average
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Michael Saylor isn’t slowing down his Bitcoin buying spree. Over the weekend, the Strategy co-founder and executive chairman posted his popular Saylor tracker, hinting that the company is poised to make its 11th consecutive weekly BTC purchase, extending a buying streak that began back in mid-April. “In 21 years, you’ll wish you’d bought more,” Saylor
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United States President Donald Trump has again signaled strong support for Bitcoin, describing it as a potential tool to relieve mounting strain on the US dollar. Speaking at a White House press conference on Friday, Trump said the cryptocurrency sector has grown into a major economic engine and geopolitical asset. “It has become amazing,” Trump
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Crypto exchange giant Coinbase has been named to TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies list for 2025, recognized in the “disruptor” category for its central role in shaping crypto policy and mainstream adoption. The accolade comes as Coinbase’s stock continues its dramatic ascent. Shares have surged roughly 42% year-to-date, boosted by strong tailwinds from Washington,
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Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s Democratic primary has thrust the city’s crypto policy into the spotlight, as he prepares to face opponents with established ties to the digital asset industry. On Tuesday, Mamdani defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, securing 43.5% of the vote and upending expectations that Cuomo might coast to
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Why True Adoption Begins With Transformation, Not Transactions In a space flooded with financial jargon, speculative tokens, and tokenized hype, it’s easy to forget what made Bitcoin revolutionary in the first place. But for Vivian — better known as btcviv — Bitcoin is not just a protocol. It’s a radical mirror. A lifestyle. A philosophical
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Not all Bitcoiners enter the space through economics or code. Some arrive through curiosity, self-reflection, and art. For Vivian — known online as btcviv — Bitcoin became more than a technology; it became a lens for living. Through her roles as a marketer, event director, podcaster, and artist, she’s helping shape a more human narrative
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India could soon consider joining the ranks of nations building sovereign Bitcoin reserves, if calls from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gain traction. In a recent editorial for India Today, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari urged the government to pilot a Bitcoin reserve program as part of a broader digital asset strategy. Bhandari argued
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This episode of The CoinRock Show began on a solemn note, as Matthias addressed the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Rather than the usual price talk, he opened with a personal and passionate appeal for peace, expressing frustration over rising global conflict and the political narratives fueling it. “I’m just pro peace,” he
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Senator Tim Scott, the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, has set a clear deadline for advancing crypto regulation, announcing that the Senate aims to pass a digital asset market structure bill by September 30. Speaking alongside Senator Cynthia Lummis and White House crypto adviser Bo Hines during a fireside chat on Thursday, Scott
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In the theater of digital finance, Bitcoin is too often reduced to a price ticker — a volatile asset swinging between euphoria and despair. But for developers like nopara73, the real stakes are far deeper. It’s not about gains. It’s about freedom. And freedom, in the 21st century, starts with privacy. Best known for building
