Bouncing Lows, Mining Woes, and Fartcoin Highs

Last week was marked by bitcoin’s resilience and worries about mining centralization. Fartcoin’s rise to an all-time high added an unexpected layer of humor. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. From Mining Centralization Worries to … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s $3 Trillion Gold Stash Will Be Catalyst for a Bitcoin-Centric Future

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. This edition examines how El Salvador might leverage its newfound gold reserves to increase its bitcoin stash, becoming richer in just one trade. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Might Follow Michael Saylor’s Playbook, Using Gold … Read more

Bitcoin Breaks 100K and ETH Is Ok

Bitcoin’s historic rally last week didn’t happen in isolation—it came amid a surge of retail investors, Ethereum ETF inflows, and more. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the Return of Retail Bitcoin … Read more

It’s Time Social Networks Make a Comeback

It’s 2009. You wake up to the sound of the whistling wind, cracking fall leaves, and a neighbor’s lawn mower in the distance. You open your blinds to rays of sunlight so radiant your skin warms. You finish your morning routine and meet the rest of your family downstairs for a home-cooked breakfast and good … Read more

The Bitcoin Renaissance: How Bitcoin L2s Can Revive Bitcoin

Bitcoin has crossed the $100,000 milestone, solidifying its place as the leading cryptocurrency. Its dominance stems from Metcalfe’s Law and its unmatched network effects, making it the most secure and widely recognized crypto asset. But Bitcoin is often seen as “digital gold”, a store of value rather than a platform for innovation. This narrative, while … Read more

Ethereum’s Bottom and Pump.Fun’s Fallout

Two weeks ago, bitcoin’s march toward $100K hit a temporary pause, while Pump.fun showed us the unsettling side of financialization coupled with livestreaming. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Bitcoin, ETH Capitulation, and Pump.fun Craziness … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Frontrunning the US in Building a Strategic Reserve Might Rally BRICS Around Bitcoin

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. This edition examines how Brazil might frontrun the U.S. to become the first nation to enact strategic bitcoin reserve regulations and its possible repercussions on BRICS nations’ economic policies. Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Hypothetical Strategic … Read more

Remember: 2 Weeks Ago Bitcoin Hit All-Time Highs All Week Long

Bullish news flooded the crypto markets two weeks ago as bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) options launched, ethereum ETF inflows turned positive, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) started heating up again. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. … Read more

From Fiction to Financial Reality: Why ‘Bitcoin’ Is the Perfect Name

The name “Bitcoin,” unveiled by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, perfectly encapsulates the fusion of digital innovation and timeless value, solidifying its place as a financial and cultural icon. ‘Bitcoin’: A Name That Echoes Through Time The name “Bitcoin” was first introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto on Oct. 31, 2008, through the now-famous Bitcoin white paper. This … Read more