Elon Musk’s xAI, an AI firm, has acquired X—the social media platform formerly known as Twitter—for £33 billion in an all-stock deal, a move that’s stirred the pot in an already turbulent time for Musk. Announced on 28 March 2025, this merger unites two of Musk’s ventures, aiming to fuse xAI’s AI capabilities with X’s vast reach. Musk has been a lightning rod lately, not just for this deal but for his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) under the Trump administration, his frequent appearances with the 47th President Donald Trump, and a wave of violent…
Author: Jamie Crotty
Memes in Web3 aren’t just internet jokes—they’re cultural rocket fuel that can spike prices, shift markets, and even nudge political debates. From goofy dogs to pixelated apes, these quirky icons have left their mark on crypto and beyond. But which one hit hardest? Let’s weigh the contenders—Dogecoin (DOGE), Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and CryptoKitties—across price, crypto market trends, pop culture, and politics to crown the champ. Dogecoin: The Shiba That Shook the World Start with Dogecoin, born in 2013 as a Bitcoin parody with a Shiba Inu mascot. It was a laugh—until it wasn’t. In 2021,…
On March 28, 2013, Bitcoin reached a monumental milestone in its young history: its market capitalization crossed the $1 billion threshold for the first time. This day marked a defining moment for the pioneering cryptocurrency, which had been quietly growing since its inception by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. With the price of a single Bitcoin climbing to roughly $92, and approximately 11 million bitcoins circulating, the total value of the network hit this billion-dollar mark, a figure that stunned many observers given Bitcoin’s humble beginnings as an experimental peer-to-peer electronic cash system. The surge in Bitcoin’s valuation on…
Web3’s decentralized dream—blockchain-powered, user-first—has reshaped finance and tech. But that freedom comes with a catch: it’s a hacker’s playground. Billions have vanished in some of the boldest heists ever, each leaving a mark on Web3’s evolution. Let’s rank the biggest hacks by their impact—not just the cash grabbed, but the shockwaves they sent through projects, trust, and the industry itself. These span years, showing how vulnerabilities have haunted Web3 from the start. 1. The DAO Hack (2016) – $50 Million Way back in 2016, The DAO was Ethereum’s poster child—a decentralized fund that pulled in $150 million in ETH. A…
Blockchain is a whirlwind of innovation, and keeping up can feel like chasing a moving target. Whether you’re just dipping your toes in or you’ve been in the game for years, attending an in-person blockchain event—be it a conference, summit, or meetup—might be the boost you didn’t know you needed. These gatherings offer a mix of education, networking, and insider knowledge that’s tough to match elsewhere. Here’s why making it to at least one is worth your while. A Classroom You Can’t Get Online Imagine sitting in a room where a blockchain developer breaks down a new protocol, then takes…
Web3 promised a revolution—a decentralized internet where power shifts from big tech and governments back to users, all built on blockchain. But with regulations tightening and big players stepping in, there’s a nagging question: is Web3 quietly becoming centralized? It’s a lively debate with no easy answer. Let’s explore both sides, from the forces pulling toward control to the clever ways Web3’s holding onto its decentralized soul. The Push Toward Centralization Regulations are the big one here. Governments are stepping up, worried about everything from money laundering to tax evasion. Rules like anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) sound fair—verify…
Cryptocurrency investing is a thrilling yet unpredictable venture, especially with Bitcoin trading near $85,000 in March 2025 and the market riding a bull run. For anime fans and crypto enthusiasts alike, there’s an unexpected source of insight: iconic anime characters. Their journeys and values offer practical lessons to navigate the complexities of this digital frontier. Let’s explore how these beloved figures can sharpen our investment approach. Naruto Uzumaki: Resilience Through Market Crashes Crypto markets are notorious for their volatility—Bitcoin’s drop from $60,000 to $15,000 in 2022 left many investors reeling. Naruto Uzumaki faced similar setbacks, shunned by his village yet…
Let’s take a trip back to the early days of cryptocurrency, when Bitcoin was just a quirky experiment and the idea of digital money felt like sci-fi. These first-ever public transactions weren’t just about buying stuff—they were proof that a decentralized dream could work. From pizzas to tiny test transfers, each one showed the world what crypto could be. Here are five of the earliest, most iconic transactions that deserve a celebration for their role in crypto history. 1. Satoshi’s First Gift: 10 BTC to Hal Finney (January 12, 2009) The very first Bitcoin transaction happened just days after Satoshi…
Imagine it’s 2021, and the crypto world’s buzzing like a festival on steroids. Bitcoin’s soaring, NFTs are popping off, and everywhere you turn, there’s a voice—confident, loud, maybe a little slick—telling you what to buy next. These aren’t just random folks; they’re Key Opinion Leaders, or KOLs, the crypto scene’s rockstars. Let’s take a laid-back stroll through their wild ride, from their rise to their stumbles—including a messy detour with the Hawk Tuah coin—and see where they’re at in March 2025. What’s a KOL, Anyway? A KOL’s your crypto compass—someone who’s earned cred in this chaotic blockchain jungle. They’re not…
Today, March 17, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of a quiet but seismic moment in financial history: the launch of BitcoinMarket, the world’s first cryptocurrency exchange, back in 2010. At a time when Bitcoin was little more than a curious experiment—valued at a mere $0.003 per coin—BitcoinMarket opened the door to a new era of decentralized finance. Let’s celebrate this milestone by revisiting the story of BitcoinMarket, its impact on the crypto landscape, and how far we’ve come since those early, wild days. The Birth of BitcoinMarket: A Humble Beginning It’s hard to imagine now, but in 2010, Bitcoin was…
