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August 28, 2026

By Jonathan Schramm

Can Diversification Destroy Value in Crypto Markets?

A cardinal point in almost all guides teaching investing is the importance of diversification. The key reason is that markets are inherently unpredictable, at least to...

Hybrid solar and wind facility routing renewable electricity between Bitcoin mining and computing infrastructure, green hydrogen production, and the power grid.

August 28, 2026

By Gaurav Roy

Can Bitcoin Mining Make Renewable Energy More Profitable?

By Gaurav Roy

Bitcoin’s proof-of-work (PoW) security model requires massive energy use, as miners compete computationally to validate blocks, a competition that has now reached an industrial scale. Electricity...

August 26, 2026

By Jonathan Schramm

Bitcoin, Carbon Markets and the Hidden Cost of Energy

By Jonathan Schramm

Bitcoin was designed to create a new form of digital money, independent of fiat currencies and the global economy, pushing the concept of “digital gold”, where...

August 24, 2026

By Daniel Martin

Crypto’s Day-of-the-Week Effect May Be a Mirage

By Daniel Martin

Crypto markets never close. Bitcoin can trade at 3 a.m. on Sunday just as easily as it can during the middle of a Wall Street session...

Digital currency connected to a transparent AI processor, illustrating how CBDC adoption could influence corporate AI investment and strategy.

August 20, 2026

By Gaurav Roy

The Hidden AI Risk Emerging From CBDC Adoption

By Gaurav Roy

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are seen as a key financial innovation of the digital era that speeds payments, enhances transparency, improves financial inclusion, and strengthens...

Aerial view of an American suburban neighborhood at dusk with a subtle Bitcoin-shaped golden light among the homes, representing growing household cryptocurrency adoption.

August 14, 2026

By Gaurav Roy

What Really Drives Americans to Invest in Crypto?

By Gaurav Roy

Crypto prices have been struggling ever since Bitcoin topped out at about $126,000 in October 2025. As the BTC price lost more than 50% of its...

August 11, 2026

By Gaurav Roy

Crypto Sanctions Evasion Is More Complicated Than It Looks

By Gaurav Roy

One of the largest illegal gambling networks in the world, according to a recent Reuters report, has been sending millions of dollars worth of crypto through...

August 7, 2026

By Jonathan Schramm

Stablecoins Target Friction in Global Travel Payments

By Jonathan Schramm

Stablecoins are an attempt to bring many of the advantages of blockchain technology to currencies, including transparency and settlement efficiency, while minimizing the extreme volatility that...

Close-up of cryptocurrency mining servers emitting visible heat that transitions into glowing heating pipes, illustrating waste heat recovery and intelligent energy management in smart buildings.

August 6, 2026

By Gaurav Roy

How Smart Buildings Can Reuse Bitcoin Mining Heat

By Gaurav Roy

Bitcoin mining has long been criticized for its tremendous electricity consumption, with much of the energy ultimately released as heat. This heat has typically been treated...

August 5, 2026

By Jonathan Schramm

Crypto Wash Trading Rises With Market Volatility

By Jonathan Schramm

Not All Trading Volume Is LegitimateTraders and investors always need to be wary of market manipulation, as prices and trading data may not reflect what they...

A black oil droplet falls into a reflective surface, creating ripples around a glowing Bitcoin symbol that distort surrounding green blockchain crystals, symbolizing how oil price shocks spread through Bitcoin to sustainable cryptocurrencies.

August 4, 2026

By Gaurav Roy

Bitcoin Drives Green Crypto, but Oil Triggers Crashes

By Gaurav Roy

Bitcoin’s price tumbled on Monday as oil fell after US President Donald Trump paused fresh attacks on Iran and announced the resumption of peace talks. Brent...

July 31, 2026

By Daniel Martin

Is Your Hardware Wallet Safe After the Coldcard Exploit?

By Daniel Martin

For many people, a hardware wallet represents the safest possible way to store Bitcoin . Unlike an online exchange or a software wallet installed on a...

July 31, 2026

By Jonathan Schramm

Why Crypto Markets Converge During Global Crises

By Jonathan Schramm

There is a tendency among investors in cryptocurrencies to think that owning a sufficiently varied portfolio of different cryptos, tech stocks, and DeFi assets is sufficient...

An aerial view of a utility-scale renewable energy complex supplying electricity to both a large Bitcoin mining facility and the regional power grid through high-voltage transmission infrastructure, illustrating how flexible mining supports renewable energy integration and grid reliability.

July 30, 2026

By Gaurav Roy

How Bitcoin Miners Can Profit From Grid Flexibility

By Gaurav Roy

Bitcoin’s appetite for energy has long been a subject of much attention and concern, and not without reason. Mining Bitcoin consumes vast amounts of energy because...

July 29, 2026

By Jonathan Schramm

US-China Tensions Are Raising Crypto Systemic Risk

By Jonathan Schramm

Cryptocurrencies have long been seen by investors as a way to diversify their portfolios against risks that would otherwise affect more traditional equities. However, geopolitical crises...