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Bitcoin Volatility Spikes Amid Extreme Price Swings Let’s talk about realized volatility. Think of it as a way to look back and see just how bouncy an asset’s price has been. Basically, it measures past price swings. The typical way to calculate it is by checking the daily ups and downs (often using log returns

Treasury: White House Sets Bitcoin-Digital “From this day on, America will follow the rule that everyone in Bitcoin knows very well — never sell your Bitcoin.” -President Donald Trump, 3/7/25 at inaugural White House Crypto Summit Wow, get this: the President of the United States just dropped a total Bitcoin maxim, right there at the

In Belarus this week, President Alexander Lukashenko made headlines by telling Energy Minister Alexei Kushnarenko about his plan to leverage the nation’s excess electricity for cryptocurrency mining, specifically Bitcoin, with the goal of building up a national reserve. President Lukashenko’s rationale was straightforward: “Look at this mining,” he said, adding, “More and more people are

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain, Layer 1 platform Sui is making waves with a fresh announcement. They’ve joined forces with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi protocol that’s got some interesting connections – it’s partly owned by none other than President Donald Trump. The goal? To build a more accessible and open financial system

At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor posed a question – “Why not a strategic beef reserve?” While seemingly rhetorical (or perhaps even a tad sarcastic, when followed by a mention of “strategic bitcoin reserves”), Lesetja Kganyago’s comment actually highlighted something important: Africa needs to really rethink

Here’s some encouraging news for the crypto space: Phishing-related losses actually dropped for the third month in a row during February! Scam Sniffer reports that 7,442 individuals were affected, losing around $5.32 million, but that’s a move in the right direction. The security experts at Scam Sniffer point out that this figure is a significant

Get ready for a new game in town! THNDR, the innovative force behind Bitcoin play-to-earn (P2E) and thrilling skill-based peer-to-peer (PvP) gaming, just dropped some exciting news: Blackjack is here! spécialement crafted for iGaming operators and aggregators, this fresh Blackjack experience is now live and kicking on THNDR’s B2B PvP platform. THNDR’s goal with Blackjack?

Bitcoin Jeopardy – El Salvador’s IMF Funding at Risk Good news for El Salvador! The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given the green light to a new 40-month financial plan for the country. This Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement unlocks roughly $1.4 billion, aimed at helping El Salvador’s economy grow and fix some existing financial

Tether is doubling down on its promise to be transparent, announcing a “full audit” is in the works. This commitment comes hot on the heels of welcoming Simon McWilliams as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). According to a statement released on March 3, the team behind the USDT stablecoin highlighted McWilliams’ impressive background. They

Thinking about lowering your crypto tax bill this year? Here’s a smart way to do good while doing well: donate crypto to Save the Children. For a century, this incredible charity has been on the front lines, providing crucial help to vulnerable children and families facing poverty and displacement. And guess what? When you donate