When crypto markets plunge, investors are often reminded to “zoom out” — a phrase so common it’s practically become part of blockchain culture. But zooming out requires more than intuition; it requires data. And a new report by Variant partner Alana Levin does exactly that, delivering one of the most comprehensive, decade-spanning analyses the industry…
Monad has become one of the most widely discussed crypto launches of 2025. Its initial coin offering (ICO), hosted exclusively on Coinbase, has elevated the project to a level of visibility that few new chains receive. Influencers are promoting it non-stop, communities are speculating, and many traders are preparing for what they expect to be…
The crypto industry has gone through repeated market downturns, leaving many investors searching for new sectors where activity and profit opportunities still exist. One surprising winner in this environment is prediction markets — blockchain-based platforms where users bet on the outcomes of real-world events.While Bitcoin, altcoins and DeFi tokens have struggled, prediction markets have surged,…
The crypto market has been shaken once again — not because Bitcoin crashed, not because a new regulation appeared, but because a billionaire insider has issued one of the boldest statements of the year. Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini and one of the earliest Bitcoin investors, has warned his 1.6 million followers that “this is…
Good Morning, Asia. The crypto market is reeling from a dramatic and largely unforeseen downturn that has not only wiped out a significant portion of the year’s gains but has also forced a violent reset in market sentiment, catching both retail speculators and institutional veterans flat-footed. The core of the story lies in Bitcoin’s precipitous…
The U.S. cryptocurrency landscape is on the verge of a potentially historic milestone with the anticipated launch of the first pure spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Canary Funds. Pending final approval from Nasdaq, the fund could go live as early as Thursday, marking a significant moment for Ripple, its XRP token, and the broader…
Types of Cryptocurrency Explained Coins Tokens and Networks The world changed in 2009 when Bitcoin first launched. Still, we didn’t yet realize the parabolic growth that cryptocurrency would see, nor did we foresee how many types of cryptocurrency would evolve. Today, nearly 10,000 cryptocurrencies exist — and an ever-larger number has ceased to exist. In…
The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve at lightning speed, with new projects emerging almost daily. For investors seeking early-stage opportunities, identifying high-potential tokens before they gain widespread attention can be highly rewarding—but it requires careful research. After hundreds of hours analyzing newly launched projects in Q4 2025, certain tokens stand out due to their unique…
As the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to mature, Basis new strategies are emerging for institutional players seeking yield without direct exposure to the intense volatility that defines crypto assets. One such approach, gaining attention on Wall Street, is the “long DAT, short futures” trade—a strategy that allows investors to capture the difference between decentralized asset tokens…
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), a digital asset treasury firm focused on Ethereum, announced a significant acquisition of over 54,000 ETH, worth approximately $173 million at current prices. This purchase brings the company’s total Ethereum holdings to nearly 3.6 million ETH, representing almost 3% of the outstanding supply. In addition to the Ethereum purchase, BitMine raised…