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On Monday, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) co-founder Elon Musk warned employees who ignored President Donald Trump’s return-to-office mandate had received “over a month’s warning.” He made the announcement on his social media platform X, calling out those who continued to resist in-person work “will be placed on administrative leave” starting this week. President Donald Trump had asked Elon Musk to intensify his cost-cutting measures within the federal government, prompting the billionaire to be “more aggressive” in reducing wasteful expenditure and inefficiency. Trump’s comments were made Saturday on Truth Social, where he praised Musk’s work leading the Department of Government…
What makes a gamification experience compelling? It involves a set of activities that appeal to participants and motivate them to make an individual or collective impact. Gamification merges digital finance and gaming elements, incentivizing users to play an active role in a crypto ecosystem. While its main goal is enhancing user engagement and helping build sustainability, striking the right balance remains challenging for many platforms. A disproportionate number of gamified elements can overwhelm users, limiting adoption. Meme tokens are only one element of gamification but receive excessive focus. They encourage short-term speculation instead of sustainable investment and involvement. This can…
Bitcoin has fallen below $85,000, continuing its sharp decline as traders react to President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on European imports. Speaking at his first cabinet meeting on Feb. 26, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to put a 25% tariff on European Union goods, as reported by The Guardian. The cryptocurrency industry has been significantly impacted by this announcement. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently down 4% in the last 24 hours, trading at $84,600 levels at press time. The broader crypto market has also suffered, with total market cap shrinking 4% following President Trump’s remarks, according to…
This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The industry celebrated Coinbase’s revelation that the SEC is set to drop its case against the company. Then the Bybit hack occurred, reminding us all of how erratic crypto news can be. You can read about the Bybit stuff here; I want to expand on what the SEC’s latest moves could mean going forward. Arie Heijkoop, a partner in Haynes Boone’s investment management division, pointed out the significance of the pending Coinbase action dismissal being “with prejudice” — meaning the SEC doesn’t expect to bring the…
Overwatch-style hero shooter Nyan Heroes announced Thursday that it will return to the Epic Games Store for its next playtest period on March 26. Alongside general improvements and tweaks, Playtest 04 will also see a brand new hero, game mode, and map added to the game. The free-to-play team shooter—which has a token and NFTs on the Solana blockchain—places the player inside a powered-up mech suit as a cat. Nyan Heroes has been one of the more successful crypto games on the Epic Games Store, as it surpassed 100,000 players during its pre-alpha demo test, later became one of the…
Michael Saylor announced via X on Feb. 26, 2025, that his March 11 Bitcoin for America keynote will outline a theoretical strategy to pay off the U.S. national debt, currently at $36 trillion, using bitcoin. Turning Bitcoin Into Trillions: The Controversial Idea to Zero Out U.S. Debt Saylor’s provocative assertion, central to his March 11 keynote, likely rests on a detailed, hypothetical plan demanding rare collaboration among lawmakers, regulators and financial bodies. This analysis explores the layered strategy the U.S. might employ to turn this vision into reality. Could Bitcoin Eliminate the U.S. Debt?: Dissecting the Strategy Behind This Interesting…
The rapidly evolving crypto sector has recently seen a surge in social activity. As per the data from LunarCrush, $TAO, $FET, and $RENDER are dominating the top 10 AI network coins in terms of social activity, highlighting their dominance on the overall social media. In addition to these three, $NEAR, $QUBIC, $PHA, $VANA, $ORAI, $ATH, and $CGPT also lead the top AI projects. ⚡️ TOP AI Ecosystem Coins by Social Activity$TAO $FET $RENDER $NEAR $QUBIC $PHA $VANA $ORAI $ATH $CGPT pic.twitter.com/L3rufRUAe1 — 🇺🇦 CryptoDep #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 (@Crypto_Dep) December 28, 2024 This social dominance reflects the increasing appeal for the wider…
OKX pleaded guilty to operating as an unlicensed money transmitting business and will pay a $84 million fine, in addition to foregoing $421 million in commission fees from U.S. customers. According to an official statement from OKX, the company acknowledged that “legacy compliance gaps” had allowed some US customers to trade on its global platform in the past. However, OKX noted that these users, who represented only a small portion of its overall customer base, are no longer active on the platform. The company also noted that the settlement does not include any claims of customer harm, criminal charges against…
This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. At this point, it feels like the SEC is checking its list and dismissing investigations into crypto companies daily. In some regards, it feels like the industry is finally free but the catch is that there’s yet nothing concrete for founders and projects to fall back on when it comes to rules and regulations. Though, as Avalon’s Sean Pinnock told me in an X Spaces Wednesday, founders and devs based in the US can still breathe a sigh of relief. Speaking of that Spaces: Yesterday, The Drop’s…
As bitcoin hovers just above $84,000 at 8:45 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Wednesday amid heightened volatility, ten critical events—from U.S. tariffs to central bank decisions—could shape crypto markets in the weeks ahead. From Trump’s Tariffs to Fed Rates: Key Factors Driving Bitcoin’s Next Move Bitcoin’s price teeters above $84,000 as global economic tremors—from Trump’s tariffs to looming Fed rate decisions—threaten to destabilize crypto markets. With institutional giants like Blackrock shedding holdings, inflation data poised to shift policy, and G20 leaders debating financial frameworks, investors face a tangled web of risks and possible benefits. Here are ten pivotal factors, spanning…