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Crypto Supercycle Theory: Will This Cycle Be Different?
Crypto supercycle theory explained: the arguments that the four-year cycle is over, the counterarguments, what 2021 taught us and how to plan for both outcomes.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
The 2017 ICO Boom and Bust: Lessons for 2026
The 2017 ICO boom explained: how token sales exploded, why most collapsed in 2018, what regulators did, and the lessons investors can apply in 2026–2027.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Algorithmic Stablecoins: Lessons from Past Failures
Algorithmic stablecoins try to hold a peg with code instead of full reserves. Learn how they work, why TerraUSD and others collapsed and the warning signs.
Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Coinbase Integrates Deribit, Plans Relaunch of Coinbase Pro for Institutional Access
Coinbase has integrated Deribit's derivatives offerings, aiming to provide US institutions access to options and perpetual futures. This development is part of Coinbase's strategy, which also includes plans to relaunch Coinbase Pro later th
Oct 8, 2026
Hunter Biden Comments on LAPTOP Token, Citing 'Trolling' Intent and Market Maker Issues
Hunter Biden has addressed the LAPTOP token, stating his intention was to 'troll' similar projects. He also called for the market maker to 'buy it all back and burn it' amid reports of thin liquidity and market-maker-linked gains.
Oct 8, 2026
Tether Partners with Kazakhstan's Central Bank to Explore Tenge Stablecoin and Asset Tokenization
Tether has entered an agreement with the National Bank of Kazakhstan to investigate the potential development of a stablecoin pegged to the tenge and a framework for tokenizing real-world assets. This collaboration aims to support Kazakhsta
Oct 8, 2026
US Government Moves Seized Crypto, Raising Questions of Potential Sale
The US government recently transferred a significant amount of seized cryptocurrency to addresses identified as likely belonging to Coinbase Prime. This movement, totaling over $100 million in Bitcoin and BNB, has prompted speculation regar
Oct 8, 2026
Ethereum Researcher Urges 'Bunker Mode' Crypto Migration Amid AI Threat to Private Keys
An Ethereum researcher has advised crypto users to consider migrating funds to new addresses, citing concerns that advancements in AI mathematics could compromise private-key security sooner than quantum computing.
Oct 8, 2026
What Is Zcash (ZEC)? How It Works, Use Cases and Risks
What is Zcash? A plain-English guide to ZEC: its origins, how shielded transactions and zk-SNARKs work, supply design, use cases, risks and fake-token checks.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Exchange Risk in a Bull Market: Lessons from Past Cycles
Exchange risk in a bull market explained: what Mt. Gox, Celsius and FTX taught investors, the warning signs to watch and how to limit your exposure.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Consumer Protections When Using Crypto Platforms
Crypto consumer protection explained: what safeguards may apply on exchanges, what deposit insurance usually does not cover, and how to protect yourself.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Airdrops in the Next Bull Run: Opportunities and Traps
Airdrops 2026 guide: how crypto airdrops have worked since 2020, why farming got harder, the costs people forget and how to avoid fake airdrop traps.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
SocialFi Explained
SocialFi combines social media with crypto ownership and payments. Learn how SocialFi apps work, the main models, real examples and the risks to watch.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Prosecutors Apply Bitcoin Fog Venue Ruling to Roman Storm's Tornado Cash Case
Prosecutors are invoking a recent appeals court decision in the Bitcoin Fog case against Roman Storm's efforts to challenge the legal venue for his Tornado Cash charges in New York. Storm, a co-founder of Tornado Cash, has reportedly cited
Oct 7, 2026
RSI Explained: The Relative Strength Index
The RSI indicator explained: how the Relative Strength Index is calculated, what overbought and oversold mean, divergences, and common mistakes in crypto.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Public Key vs Private Key Explained
A private key proves you own your crypto; a public key lets others verify it. Learn how the key pair works, how addresses are made and how to keep keys safe.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Stablecoins Explained: Fiat-Backed, Crypto-Backed and Algorithmic
Stablecoins explained: how fiat-backed, crypto-backed and algorithmic stablecoins hold their peg, what they are used for and the risks of each type.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Add a Custom Token to Your Wallet Safely
Learn how to add a custom token to your wallet safely: find the right contract address, pick the correct network, confirm details and avoid fake tokens.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read