Since spot and futures crypto ETFs became widely available, institutional demand has shifted from fragmented channels (OTC desks, exchanges, direct custody) into regulated, tradable vehicles. That change affects where institutions source liquidity, how they custody assets, how BTC/ETH price reacts to flows, and which market infrastructure (custodians, APs, OTC desks) scales to meet demand. Below I explain the mechanisms, show…
Moving crypto from an exchange to your own wallet is a critical skill for anyone who wants self-custody and better control of their funds. This guide walks you through the full process — choosing the right network, creating/adding the correct receive address, testing with a small amount, monitoring the transaction, and common troubleshooting. Follow these steps exactly to avoid permanent…
Buying cryptocurrency in 2025 is easier than ever, but easier doesn’t mean risk-free. This guide walks you through the most common fiat → crypto on-ramps (exchanges, card processors, P2P, wallets), compares speed vs cost vs security, and gives a practical, step-by-step checklist so you can buy safely and keep control of your assets.
1) On-ramp types — tradeoffs at a glance
Centralized…
A wave of 2025 state bills would let agencies accept cryptocurrency for taxes and fees. Where programs already exist (Colorado, Utah), payments run through a processor like PayPal that converts your crypto to dollars instantly and adds a service fee—so the state never holds crypto. Early adoption has been tiny, but more jurisdictions are exploring similar setups.
What the new bills…
Why Beijing calls blockchain “strategic” infrastructure
In an October 2019 speech, President Xi urged accelerated blockchain R&D and real-world deployment for the digital economy and governance. That endorsement moved blockchain from niche to national priority.
Key implication: in China, blockchain is framed as a state-aligned “top-level system” for data trust and coordination across government and industry, not as a pathway to…
If you want the lowest typical FX markup, start with Wise (mid-market rate; conversion fee shown upfront). For a feature-packed super-app, choose Revolut. PayPal is everywhere but conversion fees can apply. Skrill suits gaming/online payments with 40+ currencies. For self-custody crypto, pick Trust Wallet (huge multi-chain support) or Crypto.com Onchain Wallet (non-custodial with DeFi tools). Ratings and currency counts are…
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) once promised open, global fundraising. In 2025, they sit at the intersection of securities law, consumer-protection rules, platform ad bans, and very real cybercrime risk. This guide explains how regulators now treat token sales, highlights fresh enforcement and crime data, and gives you a practical checklist to avoid today’s most common investment hazards.
What is an ICO—legally…
What “war” are miners fighting?
Miners constantly battle three moving fronts: protocol economics (halvings), market competition (difficulty/ASIC arms race), and real-world inputs (power, policy). “Hashprice”—revenue per unit of hashrate—captures the pressure: it moves with BTC price, fees, and difficulty. Luxor’s Hashprice Index is the industry reference.
Halving 2024: a fee-driven ceasefire that didn’t last
On April 20, 2024, the block subsidy fell…