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Ray Dalio highlights the declining value of the US dollar, which undermines seemingly impressive market gains. Despite flattering portfolio numbers, true returns are diminished by currency depreciation. This economic trend has political implications, potentially affecting future elections and stemming from expansive fiscal policies that have inflated asset prices without real value creation.

Block has opened its Bitcoin ecosystem to millions of vendors, enabling transactions via the Lightning Network without processing fees until 2027. This flexible approach aims to overcome obstacles to business adoption, transforming Bitcoin into a mainstream payment method.

The payment landscape is currently undergoing a transformation through x402, an open standard introduced in 2025 that practically utilizes HTTP status code 402. With this technology, payment processes can be integrated directly into HTTP responses – enabling bot and AI agents to facilitate transactions.

Crypto developer Richard Heart has transferred over 162,900 ETH through privacy channels, marking a significant shift in whale activity. The transfers, linked to his project ProveX, indicate a strategic deployment of capital that could impact the market's perception of ETH's future.

The essay explores the concept of the efficient frontier in portfolio optimization, highlighting the importance of diversification in managing risk and returns. It discusses how historical data informs asset allocation while acknowledging the limitations of this theory in volatile markets.

When the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced civil charges against Richard Heart (born Richard Scheuler) on July 31, the crypto community witnessed a watershed moment. This wasn't merely a securities violation case like Ripple Labs—the SEC explicitly labeled Richard Heart's HEX,

The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology has become one of the most compelling narratives in cryptocurrency this year. The combination of machine learning, decentralized finance protocols, and automated systems is reshaping how investors think about building balanced

Pi Network is a popular cryptocurrency project with a current price of $0.21. Predictions for 2024 suggest it could reach $194.31, and $539.88 by 2030, eventually hitting $1,000 by 2040. This analysis focuses on its growth potential and adoption factors.

The US spot Bitcoin ETF market experienced a significant shock on December 16. According to data from TraderT, a total of $277.4 million flowed out of the funds – marking the second consecutive trading day with negative capital flow. But behind this single figure lies a

Market confidence in Ethereum is experiencing significant fluctuations. Last week, outflows from ETH-related products reached an enormous $555 million — the largest among top tokens. This is the first weekly withdrawal after a month of continuous capital inflows, reflecting a shift.

According to PANews, IOSG Partner and Co-founder Jocy recently shared a new perspective on the crypto market cycle on social media. She believes that the current phase exhibits entirely different characteristics from the past — it is not a concentrated one-time sell-off, but a prolonged multi-year process of dispersed release.
Three Waves of Long-term Holder Release Cycle
From March 2024 to November 2025, investors holding coins for more than two years are cashing out approximately $14 billion worth of BTC. This process is divided into three distinct stages:
First stage (late 2023 to early 2024): With spot ETF approval, Bitcoin rises from $25,000 to $73,000.
Second stage (late 2024): Political event catalysis, the coin price rises to $100,000.

Justin Sun, founder of TRON, faces a significant loss as $60 million worth of World Liberty Financial tokens are locked due to a transaction triggering a blacklist. The WLFI token has declined over 60% since September, highlighting issues with token governance and market instability.

Former Ethereum developer Péter Szilágyi criticizes the network's decision-making structure, arguing it's too centralized and influenced by insiders. His concerns highlight governance issues, echoed by others in the ecosystem, raising questions about Ethereum's decentralization and community representation.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) faces turmoil as founder Justin Sun's $60M token holdings remain frozen for over three months due to a governance dispute. The token has dropped 60% since September, raising broader concerns about the project's viability and governance.

Why Bridge to TON? Understanding the Opportunity
The Open Network (TON) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems, attracting millions of users through its Telegram integration and explosive gaming sector. But getting your assets into TON isn't always straightforward. Underst

The legal landscape surrounding cryptocurrency arbitrage is complex and varies significantly from one jurisdiction to another. Although this practice of exploiting price differences between different exchanges is legitimate in most countries, regulatory compliance remains a

B3, Brazil's main stock exchange, plans to launch its own stablecoin in early 2026, aiming to enhance the financial infrastructure for digital asset transactions and position Brazil as a decentralized finance hub. This move addresses the demand for integrating traditional markets with blockchain technology.

One month has elapsed since Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) published its quarterly earnings results. During this period, the stock has climbed approximately 0.2%, managing to keep pace with broader market movements. As we head toward the next earnings announcement, a critical question emerges: