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They say journalists never really clock out. But for Christians, it’s more than just a metaphor; it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-changing tides of the crypto market, crafting articles like a seasoned editor and deciphering jargon for the masses. However, when the PCs go dormant, his pursuits become more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical). The journey of the Christian written word began long before the days of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his skills as a feature writer for university papers. This early love of storytelling set me on the path to success as…

important notesBitFarms has sold its 70MW Pasope mine in Paraguay for up to $30 million. The sale marks the company’s complete exit from Latin America. The buyer is the Sympatheia Power Fund, managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn Capital. BitFarms is selling its 70-megawatt Pasope Bitcoin mine in Paraguay for up to $30 million, completing its exit from Latin America. The company announced the deal on January 2, identifying the buyer as Sympatheia Power Fund (SPF), a crypto infrastructure fund managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn Capital. Following the news, BitFarms (BITF) shares rose more than 4% to $2.44 in pre-market trading. The deal…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. DeFi protocols are reflexive games where capital inflows create yields that attract more capital. The secret to running these games for a long time has nothing to do with tokenomics or new mechanics. It’s friction. Specifically, it is the exit friction. If it takes longer to leave than to join, protocols will increase over months rather than days. summary DeFi cycles are driven by exit friction, not tokenomics. Slow and costly exits lock up capital long enough…

Trustworthy editorial content reviewed by industry-leading experts and experienced editors. Advertising disclosure Roundhill Investments has filed an amended registration statement. XRP ETFNotably, XRP funds differ from spot XRP funds in that they only aim to provide investors with income from altcoins, rather than offering spot exposure. Roundhill Files N-1A Form for XRP ETF round hill is Amendments after entry into force The filing for the XRP Covered Call Strategy ETF noted that the filing was intended to delay the fund’s effectiveness until January 29th. In line with this, the fund could be launched this month unless another amendment delays its…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. Over the past few years, airdrops and points systems have been the lifeblood of cryptocurrency user acquisition. Crypto projects had no alternatives. The project faced difficult issues after an initial coin offering boom sparked severe regulatory backlash. The question was how could tokens be put into the hands of users without selling what could be considered unregistered securities? Airdrop emerged as the answer. summary Airdrops were a regulatory workaround and not a healthy market. Airdrops emerged after…

Bitcoin ended 2025 cheaper than it started, marking its first decline in the year following the halving. Bitcoin (BTC) halving occurs every four years, cutting mining rewards in half and fewer new coins entering the market. Historically, this resulted in a cycle of accumulation. In other words, the post-halving bull market peaks, followed by a sharp correction and a multi-year bear market.After the halving in 2012, Bitcoin skyrocketed and ended the following year at a new high. A similar pattern was repeated in 2016 and 2020. But this time, that pattern broke. Despite the latest halving date in April 2024,…

Bitcoin ended 2025 near $87,000, ending the year in a narrow trading range after months of losing momentum. Thin holiday liquidity and a lack of new catalysts left markets adrift in year-end trading, capping a period of consolidation and unmet expectations rather than explosive gains. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading just below $88,000, largely flat over the past week and slightly lower than it was at the beginning of the year. Prices fluctuated between the low and low $80,000s for much of December, and repeated attempts to claw back $90,000 failed to attract sustained follow-through. The calm…

While stablecoins dominate the regulatory headlines and tokenization approaches institutional reality, the real work of bringing traditional assets on-chain is happening quietly in the background. Vertalo founder and CEO Dave Hendricks has been building that infrastructure for years. Hendricks, a serial entrepreneur whose portfolio includes LiveIntent and CheetahMail, and experience at Oracle and Arthur Andersen, is leading Vertalo’s push to modernize transfer agencies and the large-scale tokenization of real-world assets. In this Q&A, he cuts through the noise surrounding crypto policy, explains why stablecoins will take off in 2025, and outlines what it will take for tokenized securities and private…

2025 was the year of significant institutional adoption of cryptocurrency markets, with lasting impacts on volatility, price discovery, and the evolving relationship between retail and professional capital. As digital assets make their long-awaited entry into traditional capital markets with record launches and unprecedented adoption, the derivatives sector, and options in particular, has emerged as a critical infrastructure to enable this change. Continuing last year’s momentum, popular ETF products exceeded even the most optimistic expectations, with BTC ETFs recording nearly $60 billion in net inflows, followed by ETH with nearly $15 billion year-to-date. In fact, just nearly 21 months after its…

Important points Elon Musk has voiced support for higher compensation for creators on X, while stressing the need for safeguards against fraud. The remarks came in response to suggestions that X should pay more than YouTube to ensure more original content. Share this article Elon Musk supported the idea of ​​X paying creators more and stressed the need to ensure fairness. His comments came in response to suggestions that the popular platform should pay creators more than YouTube to attract original content. Okay, I’ll do it. However, we will strictly enforce the gaming ban on the system @nikitabier — Elon…