Cryptocurrencies

I went 10x long SK Hynix on a Sunday

What happens when you want to trade semiconductor stocks but Wall Street is closed? Sam Volkering puts Hyperliquid to the test, opening a 10x leveraged position on SK Hynix on a Sunday. He explores how crypto-based perpetual futures work, the risks of leverage, and why round-the-clock trading could reshape the future of investing.

The $6 billion Binance black swan job interview attack

A seemingly innocent job interview allegedly opened the door to a $6 billion Binance heist. Sam Volkering examines how the attack unfolded, why Bitcoin held up surprisingly well, and what it reveals about the risks of keeping crypto on exchanges.

I’ll invest $1,000 into the AI Job Losses Index thanks!

From tokenised indices to prediction markets, S&P Global is making some unexpected moves into crypto. Sam Volkering explores why this latest deal with Kalshi could signal a much bigger shift for traditional finance.

Blockchain Bonds: A fix for Britain's bond crisis?

The UK is launching its first digital gilt on blockchain technology. But look under the bonnet and the same old financial system is still firmly in control. gov.uk

Two-punch crypto is primed to take the title

Crypto absorbed two major blows from Washington and came out stronger. Now, with the SEC opening the door to tokenised markets and BlackRock exploring an AI economy built on crypto infrastructure, Sam thinks the platform is set for the next major bull run.

SECURITY ALERT: Every Coldcard ever sold is now affected

A critical vulnerability affecting Coldcard hardware wallets has already been exploited, with thousands of Bitcoin addresses drained. We explain who's affected, how to protect your funds, and why this doesn't change the case for self-custody.

Why are crypto traders pricing SpaceX 40% higher than the bankers?

Crypto traders called the Cerebras IPO days before Wall Street did. Now a new “IPOP” market is pricing SpaceX at $2.5 trillion, and raising serious questions about who really controls price discovery anymore.

Is Coinbase a great crypto company or the next Mt. Gox?

Coinbase layoffs. A surprise earnings miss. Then a seven-hour outage that locked users out completely. Is Coinbase a buying opportunity… or a warning sign for crypto investors?

A $6 million banana, a $320 million lawsuit, and the start of a Super Cycle

A $320M lawsuit, banana memes, and crypto drama everywhere. It looks insane… but this is exactly what shows up right before the real move begins.

The structure behind the next crypto run

A new crypto ecosystem is quietly taking shape — one where usage drives demand, and demand fuels growth. It’s early, but the structure is already there. And once it starts to click, it rarely stays overlooked for long.

The SpaceX IPO isn't really a space IPO

Everyone thinks the SpaceX IPO is about rockets. It’s not. Buried inside the deal is something far bigger — a fast-emerging financial platform that just did $1 billion in trading volume in three days… And almost nobody is paying attention.

From Tiny ASX Minnow to Nasdaq Powerhouse: Animoca’s Explosive Journey

Once dismissed as a niche crypto gamble, Animoca Brands is now heading for Nasdaq — a lesson in spotting transformative trends early.

Stablecoins risk causing a global economic civil war

One trend will dominate financial markets in 2026. It centres on the most boring investment you can imagine. A cryptocurrency that doesn’t change in price.

How to destroy banking, DeFi style

A new threat to the global banking system is emerging — and it’s not coming from fintech or regulators. It’s coming from Aave, a decentralised, algorithmic “bank” that’s now offering savers real-time yield, instant liquidity, built-in insurance and frictionless usability traditional banks can’t match.

JP Morgan is crypto enemy #1 again. And that is good news

As bitcoin pulled back, Strategy (MSTR) was hit twice as hard — dropping to a valuation below the value of its own bitcoin holdings. The selloff sparked panic, conspiracy theories, and a sudden hunt for a villain. Enter JP Morgan.

What to Buy When Others Are Fearful

It’s not about timing. It’s about preparation.

CLARITY Act Will "Unlock Crypto" in the US… And It's Coming in Weeks

Crypto’s last decade has looked a lot like the 1850s gold rush — chaotic, unpredictable, and often dangerous. But according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, that era may be ending. A major new bill moving rapidly through Washington could unlock a “new golden age” for digital assets, with clear rules and massive capital inflows arriving in a matter of weeks.

Are We Really in a “Crypto Winter”

Every time crypto pulls back, the headlines scream “winter.” But the truth is far more interesting: the industry is quietly entering its most important phase of growth yet. Ignore the panic — here’s what’s really happening.

Coinbase gave us CLARITY before it was official

The ICO is back — and this time, it’s regulated. Coinbase’s new token-sale platform signals the dawn of a “civilised” crypto era and the coming CLARITY Act that could unleash the next big market cycle.