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Uniswap (UNI) Price Prediction 2026–2027: Drivers, Scenarios and Risks
A clear-eyed Uniswap price prediction for 2026 and 2027: what drives UNI, the fee switch debate, catalysts, risks and bull, base and bear scenarios explained.
Oct 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $82,500 Amid Geopolitical News and Security Concerns
Bitcoin has stabilized around $82,500 following reports of a potential hardware wallet exploit and geopolitical developments. The cryptocurrency remains down approximately 4% for the week, while Ether has seen a larger decline.
Oct 10, 2026
What Are Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains?
Layer 1 vs layer 2 explained: what base blockchains and scaling networks are, how rollups work, the trade-offs in security and fees, and the risks to watch.
Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Restaking Explained: Extra Yield and Extra Risk
Restaking reuses staked ETH to secure other services for extra rewards. Learn how restaking and liquid restaking tokens work and the layered risks involved.
Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Assess a Project's Real Usage with On-Chain Data
On-chain metrics show whether a crypto project is really used. Learn which data to check, how to spot faked activity and a simple step-by-step process.
Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Market Outlook Q1 2027: What to Watch
A crypto outlook for 2027 without predictions: the macro, flow, regulatory and on-chain signals to watch in Q1 2027, three scenarios and a risk checklist.
Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is Chainlink (LINK)? How It Works, Use Cases and Risks
What is Chainlink? A plain-English guide to the oracle network, how LINK is used, its supply design, main risks and how to verify the official LINK contract.
Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Blockchain.com Seeks US Regulatory Approval for Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives
Blockchain.com has applied for designated contract market (DCM) and futures commission merchant (FCM) licenses with a US regulatory body. These approvals would enable the platform to operate regulated event-contract venues and offer crypto
Oct 10, 2026
New York State Settles Civil Fraud Case Against Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has reached a settlement with the New York Attorney General in a civil fraud lawsuit, which includes an industry ban and financial obligations.
Oct 10, 2026
CBDCs Explained: Central Bank Digital Currencies
What is a CBDC? Learn how central bank digital currencies work, how they differ from crypto and stablecoins, which countries use them and the privacy debate.
Oct 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Fan Tokens Explained
Fan tokens give sports and entertainment fans voting rights and perks. Learn how they work, what you actually get, why prices swing and how to avoid fake ones.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Bitcoin Rainbow Chart and Other Cycle Charts: Useful or Not?
The Bitcoin rainbow chart and other cycle charts explained: how they are built, why they appeal, where they failed and how to use them without being misled.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Uniswap vs PancakeSwap
Uniswap vs PancakeSwap compared: origins, supported chains, fees, tokens, features and risks of the two biggest AMM-based DEXs, and how to choose safely.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model Explained and Criticized
The bitcoin stock to flow model explained: how the scarcity ratio works, why it became popular, where it failed, and how to treat it in 2026 and 2027.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Your Wallet Shows Different Addresses on Different Chains
Why your wallet address differs on different chains, why EVM chains share one address, and how to avoid sending funds to the wrong network by mistake.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Sam Altman-Backed Meanwhile Secures $37.5M in Funding Round Led by Bain Capital Crypto
Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile has raised $37.5 million in a funding round, bringing its total capital raised to over $180 million. The company has also established relationships with 15 brokers serving high-net-worth individuals.
Oct 9, 2026
Ledger Investigates Wallet Drains Affecting CryptoBilis Customers in Southeast Asia
Hardware wallet firm Ledger is investigating reports of fund losses, potentially exceeding $86 million, from users who purchased devices from reseller CryptoBilis. The incidents primarily affect customers in Southeast Asia, with assets repo
Oct 9, 2026
Thailand SEC Sets Bitcoin and Ether ETF Rules for October 16 Implementation
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has finalized rules allowing spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds, with the new regulations taking effect on October 16. These ETFs will be limited to Bitcoin and Ether initially and wil
Oct 9, 2026