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Hot news and analysis from the world of cryptocurrencies. No hype, just the facts plus a little snark. Delivered from an award-winning journalist, former newspaper editor, and world-class content strategist.


What's Causing the Current Crypto Crash?

20 Aug 2022 3 minute read 12 comments Allen Taylor

Crypto is crashing again and no one seems to know why, although Protocol says it’s bad bets on “safe” tokens. Bitcoin’s at a three-week low. Experts are saying there could be another big crash coming, and it could get nasty. You know, like Janet Jack...

Is Do Dwon Repentant Over His Terraform Labs Indiscretions?

19 Aug 2022 4 minute read 5 comments Allen Taylor

The percentage of BTC supply has been stationary for longest period of time in history. In other words, more people are holding bitcoin for long durations relative to the number of people holding bitcoin. This indicates a greater trust in bitcoin. Et...

Earn Crypto on Publish0x: You'll Want to Share This Post With your non-Publish0x Friends

18 Aug 2022 1 minute read 5 comments Allen Taylor

Today, at noon CDT, I’ll be presenting a free microclass on cryptosocial platform Publish0x. You’re invited to join Ryan Gerardi and me as we discuss cryptosocial media, and Publish0x in particular. I’ll be covering some important topics about the pl...

Bitcoin Miners Lose $1B in Crypto Crash, Exchanges Halt Ethereum Withdrawals During Merge

17 Aug 2022 4 minute read 7 comments Allen Taylor

The largest bitcoin miners lost over $1 billion in crypto crash. Traders now expect new yearly lows. Bitcoin could be the key to the universe. I thought it was the number 42. Crypto exchanges are halting Ethereum and ERC-20 token withdrawals during t...

Bitcoin Pounces on $25,000 ... Does That Mean the Bear Market is Over?

15 Aug 2022 2 minute read 6 comments Allen Taylor

Bitcoin tops $25,000. Is the bear market over? Why bitcoin politics should be approached at the local level. Michael Saylor says bitcoin will demonetize gold. There will be more dips in the market before we see it soar. Don’t count crypto out of the...

Coinbase Downgraded: Receives BB Rating from S&P Global

13 Aug 2022 3 minute read 6 comments Allen Taylor

Bitcoin is the new meme machine. S&P Global downgrades Coinbase to BB rating. The crypto exchange is looking more like a meme stock. The biggest fool on the planet says earnings weren’t as bad as they seem. The key point is that Coinbase revenues are...

Ether Blows Past $1,900 Leading Up to the Merge

12 Aug 2022 3 minute read 10 comments Allen Taylor

Peter Schiff says bitcoin will fall below $10,000 and never see another high. I think Peter Schiff is high. Ether hits 2-month high, surges above $1,900. JPMorgan says miners face an abrupt change after the Merge. No shit, Sherlock. Is it foolish to...

Publish0x: Free Microclass to Teach How to Earn Crypto While Learning About Crypto

10 Aug 2022 4 minute read 1 comment Allen Taylor

Join me on Clubhouse! Thursday, August 18 at 12 noon CDT. I’ll be giving a free microclass as an introduction to Publish0x. Earn Crypto While You Learn About Crypto. Publish0x is a cryptosocial media platform where users earn tips for reading and cre...

How BTC Whales Big a Big Splash and Move Markets

8 Aug 2022 2 minute read 4 comments Allen Taylor

How bitcoin whales move markets. (An awesome read) Citi says Ethereum Merge could boost Coinbase’s stock price. Meanwhile, the Lightning Network is quietly scaling with new apps. The network currently has over 100 apps in 20 different categories. Goo...

Will USDT, USDC Be a Hindrance to Ethereum's Merge?

6 Aug 2022 6 minute read 9 comments Allen Taylor

Bloomberg analyst says bitcoin is trading at “extreme discount.” Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific sold more bitcoin in July than it mined. Running a bitcoin mining operation is expensive. It’s likely that the company has financial obligations t...