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I sat down with Johnson at an event for people interested in longevity in Berkeley, California, in late April. We spoke on the sidelines after lunch (conference plastic-lidded container meal for me; what seemed to be a plastic-free, compostable box of chicken and vegetables for him), and he sat with an impeccable posture, his expression […]
Ripple’s XRP trading volume on top-tier exchanges throughout the first quarter, with average daily volume (ADV) holding nearly $3.2 billion, while XRP Ledger (XRPL) activity decreased. According to a May 5 report by Ripple, the volume trend reflects sustained institutional and retail engagement despite sharp price swings and moderating on-chain activity. Spot market data shows […]
Key Takeaways Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year, with Greg Abel taking over. Under Buffett’s leadership, Berkshire achieved a 20% compounded annual gain from 1965 to 2024, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. Share this article Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has called Berkshire Hathaway, the […]
The organization behind one of the world’s largest blockchain networks confirmed that TRON’s X account was compromised on May 2, 2025, in a targeted social engineering attack. The breach lasted from 9:25 A.M. PST, when an unauthorized party published a post containing a suspicious contract address. The hacker then proceeded to send direct messages (DMs) […]
The following is a guest post and opinion from Sandy Peng, Co-Founder of Scroll. Over 1,000 FinTech companies and nearly 5,000 startups now call Hong Kong home, a 15% jump in just one year. Hong Kong has rapidly transformed into one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs, having just been named the second-most crypto-friendly city […]
Key Takeaways The UK FCA proposes to ban credit card use for purchasing Bitcoin to mitigate consumer debt risks. The FCA aims to increase crypto market regulation by requiring UK-based entities and curbing crypto lending services. Share this article The UK’s top financial regulator is considering banning the use of credit cards and other forms […]
Bitcoin’s volatility curve saw a sharp swing in April. Realized volatility measures the actual day-to-day variability in Bitcoin’s price over a set window instead of the market’s expectations. It is the annualized standard deviation of daily logarithmic returns, so it shows how turbulent trading has been. This lets analysts benchmark option prices against recorded moves, […]
The exchange stablecoins ratio (ESR) and stablecoin supply ratio (SSR) provide important insight into Bitcoin’s liquidity and potential buying power. ESR measures the proportion of stablecoins relative to Bitcoin exchange reserves, serving as a gauge of spot liquidity. A low ESR reflects limited immediate buying power, while a high ESR points to abundant capital waiting […]
Key Takeaways Arizona approves bills to create Bitcoin reserve and invest up to 10% of public assets. The initiative aims to attract blockchain innovation and aligns with other states’ legislative efforts. Share this article Arizona lawmakers approved two groundbreaking bills today that could establish the state as the first in the nation to create a […]
Sustainable energy accounts for more than half of Bitcoin (BTC) mining consumption as of the first quarter, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance’s Digital Mining Industry Report. Despite higher energy consumption, the industry’s reliance on sustainable energy increased, and operational metrics indicated a push toward long-term resilience through diversification and innovation. Estimated annual […]
