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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Crypto exchange OKX is reportedly considering a public listing in the United States, according to a report by The Information. The move would mark a major step in its transition from regulatory turbulence to public market participation. The IPO speculation follows OKX’s $500 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this year, which
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Global crypto markets plunged over the weekend after U.S. military airstrikes targeted three suspected Iranian nuclear development sites. The geopolitical shockwave sent Bitcoin crashing below the $100,000 mark for the first time in over six weeks, before recovering slightly to above $101,000. Altcoins bore the brunt of the selloff, with cascading liquidations wiping out more
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CoinMarketCap has confirmed that it successfully removed a piece of malicious code that caused a fake wallet verification prompt to appear on its platform. The deceptive prompt, which appeared briefly on Friday, urged users to “verify wallet”—a common phishing tactic targeting crypto holders. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CoinMarketCap stated: “We’ve identified and
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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has accelerated its sell-off of Circle shares, unloading more than $146 million worth of stock on Friday—just as CRCL surged 20% in a single day to $240.30. The move comes amid a staggering 248% price increase since Circle’s June 5 NYSE debut at $69. The latest transaction saw ARK offload 609,175
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Norway is preparing to launch a formal inquiry this autumn that could lead to a temporary suspension of crypto mining activities across the country. The move is aimed at conserving electricity, relieving pressure on the national grid, and preserving land for alternative infrastructure projects. In a statement released Friday, government officials cited the Planning and
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Thailand’s top financial regulator is calling on the public to weigh in on a proposed revamp of digital asset listing rules, as it looks to strike a balance between innovation and investor protection in the country’s growing crypto sector. In a statement released Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that it has opened
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A holding company linked to President Donald Trump’s family has been discreetly reducing its ownership in crypto startup World Liberty Financial (WLF), shedding around 20% of its shares over the last six months, according to Forbes. Corporate records show that DT Marks DeFi LLC — an entity controlled by the Trump family — held about
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China is accelerating efforts to promote the digital yuan as a global currency, with the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) unveiling plans for a new international operations center for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Shanghai. The move signals Beijing’s broader strategy to counter U.S. dollar dominance in global finance. Speaking at the Lujiazui
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President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to act swiftly on the GENIUS Act, a landmark stablecoin bill that recently cleared the Senate with bipartisan support. In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump called the legislation “incredible,” asserting that it would make the United States “the UNDISPUTED Leader in Digital Assets.”
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Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer Technologies is seeking to raise $330 million through a new convertible notes offering—its third since mid-2024—as part of a broader push to expand operations and upgrade its mining infrastructure. According to a company statement released Wednesday, the Nasdaq-listed firm is offering notes with a 4.875% annual yield, maturing in 2031. The
Opinion
When the average American thinks of retirement, they imagine a fading dream. The traditional playbook—work hard, save diligently, rely on a 401(k) or pension—is no longer delivering the security it once promised. Inflation eats away at savings. Social Security faces looming insolvency. And most younger workers are simply disengaged from planning their financial futures. But
People in Crypto
When people think of crypto, they think volatility, speculation, maybe even memes. But Chris Kline thinks about retirement. For nearly a decade, he’s been building a bridge between the digital asset revolution and one of the most traditional pillars of personal finance: the Individual Retirement Account. As the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Bitcoin
