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Personalities

Glimpse into the lives and minds of the most influential personalities in the cryptocurrency industry. Whether you’re interested in the visionaries who created Bitcoin or the up-and-coming stars of the blockchain world, we’ve got your back.

Trump Says He Ended Biden’s Crypto War—What’s Next?

Trump Says He Ended Biden’s Crypto War—What’s Next?

Donald Trump, the pro-crypto president of the United States who has promised a golden age for America, took the stage at FII PRIORITY Miami 2025, a high-profile, Saudi-backed investment conference.

Anahit Avetisyan
Javier Milei’s Wild Gift to Elon Musk: A DOGE Chainsaw?

Javier Milei’s Wild Gift to Elon Musk: A DOGE Chainsaw?

Javier Milei, Argentina’s president who certainly knows how to spark strong reactions, made waves again at CPAC in Washington DC on February 21.

Anahit Avetisyan
How Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Became Web3 Power Players

How Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Became Web3 Power Players

While most people know Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis as Hollywood stars, they have also become influential figures in the Web3 space. In this article, we look back at their journey into the crypto industry, examining their investments, impact, and the regulatory challenges they’ve faced.

Ivan Dikalenko
The Rise of Balaji Srinivasan: Crypto Prophet or Overhyped Thinker?

The Rise of Balaji Srinivasan: Crypto Prophet or Overhyped Thinker?

Balaji Srinivasan has built a reputation as one of the most provocative voices in crypto and tech. An engineer with a Stanford degree, former CTO of Coinbase, and venture capitalist, he doesn’t just predict the future; he proclaims it.

Ivan Dikalenko
Mark Cuban Walks Away From Memecoins—What Changed?

Mark Cuban Walks Away From Memecoins—What Changed?

Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban, known for his investments in crypto and tech, has been a vocal figure in the space—often sharing his opinions on everything from politics to digital currencies.

Anahit Avetisyan
Nic Carter Says Memecoins Are Dead—Is He Right?

Nic Carter Says Memecoins Are Dead—Is He Right?

“Memecoins are unquestionably over,” says Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures and co-founder of CoinMetrics.

Anahit Avetisyan
Paris Hilton’s NFT Obsession: How She Became a Crypto Influencer

Paris Hilton’s NFT Obsession: How She Became a Crypto Influencer

Paris Hilton, heiress to the Hilton empire and known as a socialite and reality TV icon, has transformed into one of the leading voices in the NFT space. This article explores her journey from an early NFT enthusiast to a prominent figure in the Web3 movement.

Ivan Dikalenko
Brian Armstrong: Memecoins Are a “Canary in the Coal Mine”

Brian Armstrong: Memecoins Are a “Canary in the Coal Mine”

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently shared his take on the memecoin sector in an X post. Armstrong said he decided to speak on the topic as memecoins have generated a lot of buzz, and he’s been getting questions about how he approaches them.

Anahit Avetisyan
Javier Milei, $Libra, and the High-Stakes Gamble That Shook Argentina

Javier Milei, $Libra, and the High-Stakes Gamble That Shook Argentina

Javier Milei built his political career by challenging Argentina’s economic status quo, rejecting traditional banking systems and advocating for financial innovation. His bold endorsement of $LIBRA seemed like a natural extension of this vision, promoting it as a funding solution for small businesses in Argentina.

Ivan Dikalenko
The NFT King—How Beeple Made $69 Million in One Sale

The NFT King—How Beeple Made $69 Million in One Sale

On March 11, 2021, digital artist Mike Winkelmann, better known as Beeple, etched his name in history when his NFT masterpiece “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” sold for $69.3 million at Christie’s. This groundbreaking sale elevated him to the status of the third most expensive living artist, with only Jeff Koons and David Hockney ahead of him.

Ivan Dikalenko
Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin Vision: Why He Left Twitter for Crypto

Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin Vision: Why He Left Twitter for Crypto

Jack Dorsey’s shift from leading Twitter to focusing entirely on Bitcoin marks one of the most significant transformations in the tech world. This deep dive explores his motivations, key decisions, and impact on the crypto industry.

Ivan Dikalenko
Changpeng Zhao’s Legacy—Binance, Controversies, and the Future

Changpeng Zhao’s Legacy—Binance, Controversies, and the Future

Changpeng Zhao—better known as CZ—is an iconic figure whose influence in the cryptocurrency world is unparalleled. His evolution from a developer to the founder of Binance, the largest crypto exchange globally, encapsulates the journey of the entire industry: meteoric rise, regulatory skirmishes, global shocks, adaptive resilience, and eventual acclaim.

Ivan Dikalenko
“We Won’t Be Bullied”— Devin Finzer Speaks Out on OpenSea Rewards

“We Won’t Be Bullied”— Devin Finzer Speaks Out on OpenSea Rewards

OpenSea’s XP rewards program, supposed to be part of SEA token’s airdrop, is on pause. Ahead of the launch of its own SEA token, the popular NFT platform OpenSea has been required to make some airdrop policy changes.

Anahit Avetisyan
Javier Milei on LIBRA Token: ‘I Didn’t Promote It, Just Shared It’

Javier Milei on LIBRA Token: ‘I Didn’t Promote It, Just Shared It’

Argentinian President Javier Milei has faced backlash over his X post about the LIBRA memecoin. However, it could hardly be otherwise.

Anahit Avetisyan
Coffezilla Exposes LIBRA Founder’s Token Sniping Confession

Coffezilla Exposes LIBRA Founder’s Token Sniping Confession

Crypto scam investigator Coffeezilla’s recent interview sheds light on the LIBRA memecoin scandal. The token was launched on February 14, promoted by Argentinian President Javier Milei, quickly soared in value, and then crashed heavily.

Anahit Avetisyan
Genius or Rebel? Charles Hoskinson’s Disruptive Path in Crypto

Genius or Rebel? Charles Hoskinson’s Disruptive Path in Crypto

Some call Charles Hoskinson a blockchain genius, others see him as a crypto disruptor. First, he co-founded Ethereum. Then, he walked away to build Cardano, a project he believes will redefine the future of blockchain. Is he a visionary or a rebel?

Ivan Dikalenko
Jed McCaleb Left Ripple Years Ago – Is the Conflict Still Ongoing?

Jed McCaleb Left Ripple Years Ago – Is the Conflict Still Ongoing?

Recently, Build on Stellar, a developer account on X, posted a somewhat vague message. A post on X sparked debate, with McCaleb’s old conflict with Ripple resurfacing.

Anahit Avetisyan
Bitwise CIO Sees Huge Crypto Rally Ahead

Bitwise CIO Sees Huge Crypto Rally Ahead

Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, shared his crypto market outlook in a new memo. According to him, now may be the best time to invest in crypto from a risk-adjusted perspective.

Anahit Avetisyan
Jerome Powell and Crypto: A Fed Chair’s Love-Hate Relationship

Jerome Powell and Crypto: A Fed Chair’s Love-Hate Relationship

For over a decade, cryptocurrencies have been a hot topic in the financial world, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been a central figure in the debate.

Ivan Dikalenko
Paul Grewal: On the Frontlines of Crypto’s Clarity Fight

Paul Grewal: On the Frontlines of Crypto’s Clarity Fight

Protecting crypto industry rights in the US has been a tough battle. Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer of the crypto exchange Coinbase, is one of the people who took on the challenge.

Anahit Avetisyan
Inside a $3M Crypto Scam: How a Group Exploited Investors

Inside a $3M Crypto Scam: How a Group Exploited Investors

Crypto scams are nothing new, but the ArchFNF group’s operation stands out for its scale. In just one month, they defrauded investors of over $3 million. And that’s just from a single scheme.

The Coinomist
Trump Memecoin Craze: Investors Lose $2 Billion in Speculation

Trump Memecoin Craze: Investors Lose $2 Billion in Speculation

Before being sworn in as America’s 47th president on January 20, Donald Trump made a surprising move: he launched his own memecoin, TRUMP. Naturally, this gained a lot of attention, not only from the crypto community but also from people interested in investments, politics, and global news in general.

Anahit Avetisyan
The Bitcoin Billionaire—How Michael Saylor Bet It All

The Bitcoin Billionaire—How Michael Saylor Bet It All

A billionaire who lost $13 billion in the dot-com bust has now put everything on the line for Bitcoin—will it pay off?

Ivan Dikalenko
Jerome Powell Stays Cautious: No Rush to Cut Interest Rates

Jerome Powell Stays Cautious: No Rush to Cut Interest Rates

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee on February 11, outlining the central bank’s stance on monetary policy for 2025. The market reacted rather nervously.

Anahit Avetisyan
British Engineer’s $750M Bitcoin Hunt—Will Buying a Landfill Pay Off?

British Engineer’s $750M Bitcoin Hunt—Will Buying a Landfill Pay Off?

We all have regrets, but few compare to accidentally discarding a $750 million fortune. James Howells isn’t giving up—he’s launching a massive search effort to retrieve his long-lost Bitcoin. Will he succeed, or is his fortune lost forever?

The Coinomist
Trump Says He Ended Biden’s Crypto War—What’s Next?

Trump Says He Ended Biden’s Crypto War—What’s Next?

Donald Trump, the pro-crypto president of the United States who has promised a golden age for America, took the stage at FII PRIORITY Miami 2025, a high-profile, Saudi-backed investment conference.

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.