Explore a range of opinions and insights on cryptocurrency and blockchain from industry experts and commentators.
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Crypto exchange Gemini is pushing back hard against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), filing a blistering complaint that alleges years of regulatory overreach, flawed legal strategy, and misuse of public resources. The complaint—submitted to the CFTC’s Office of Inspector General—calls out what Gemini describes as a
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Polyhedra Network, the company behind the zero-knowledge protocol zkBridge, is ramping up efforts to stabilize its native token, ZKJ, after a dramatic price crash that wiped out nearly 85% of its value in hours. The crash, which occurred on Sunday, saw ZKJ plummet from around $2 to just $0.30.
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Bitcoin Core, the reference software for the Bitcoin network, is preparing to lift a nearly decade-old data restriction. Developers have approved a change that removes the long-standing 83-byte default limit on OP_RETURN data, a mechanism used to embed information in Bitcoin transactions. Set to take effect in version 30
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A potential shake-up is looming in the world of decentralized exchanges, as prominent trader James Wynn warns that a new dark pool perpetuals DEX proposed by Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao could pose a serious threat to HyperLiquid’s position in the market. Wynn, who has been publicly critical of
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Pi Network, a mobile-first blockchain project that’s built a large user base over several years, is facing mounting backlash from its community. Users are reporting missing Pi tokens despite successfully completing the Know Your Customer (KYC) process and mainnet migration—two critical milestones that were expected to unlock full
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As U.S. debt climbs and demographic trends tighten the fiscal noose, a growing number of macro analysts and crypto pioneers are sounding the alarm—and pointing to Bitcoin as a potential safe haven. The latest voices include Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision and a former Goldman Sachs executive,
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Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is not buying into the growing trend of onchain proof-of-reserves. Speaking at a sideline event during Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Saylor dismissed the approach as a “bad idea,” citing serious security and transparency concerns for institutional investors. The push
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Australian Senator Gerard Rennick sparked backlash from the global Bitcoin community this week after calling the cryptocurrency a Ponzi scheme and dismissing its value with a quip: “You can’t eat Bitcoin.” Rennick made the comments in a May 23 post on X (formerly Twitter), responding to a user questioning
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TRON founder Justin Sun has publicly thrown his support behind Donald Trump’s bid to make the United States a global leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Sun’s endorsement comes after he attended an exclusive, high-profile dinner hosted at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, where the former president met
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is under renewed scrutiny after displaying the official presidential seal at a private cryptocurrency event, raising questions about possible violations of federal law. The incident occurred during a high-profile investor dinner held Thursday at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. The exclusive gathering drew
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Seven years ago, legendary investor Warren Buffett delivered one of his most memorable critiques of Bitcoin, calling it “rat poison squared” during an interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick. At the time, it sounded like classic Buffett—blunt, cautious, and rooted in his long-standing investment philosophy: only buy what you
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Warren Buffett, legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is once again making headlines—not for a bold acquisition or a tech stock bet, but for amassing a record-setting cash reserve. As of April 2025, Berkshire holds a staggering $334 billion in cash, the largest stockpile ever recorded by a