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About Stephen Pullum Name: Stephen Pullum Designation: Founder Company: AfricurityAI Country: United States – Philippines Stephen’s Learning Journey That Inspires Which 101 Blockchains courses or certifications have you completed? I have successfully earned the Certified Enterprise Blockchain Architect (CEBA)™ & Certified Fintech Expert (CFTE)™ credentials from 101 Blockchains. Why did you choose 101 Blockchains, and how was your Overall Learning Experience with the Platform? 101 Blockchains is the only premier training institution that offers “world renowned” certifications as a Enterprise Blockchain Architect and Fintech Expert. The combination of both in today’s growing cryptocurrency environments is virtually critical. The coursework and…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Solana price has slumped 5% in the last 24 hours to trade at $158 as of 5 a.m. EST on a 3% drop in trading volume to $5.67 billion. This downturn comes even as fund management titan Grayscale announced it has launched options trading for its Solana ETF (GSOL). JUST IN: @NYSE activates options trading for GSOL and BSOL, Solana’s listed ETFs. pic.twitter.com/6UZ7kmyN4P — Solana (@solana) November 11, 2025 The GSOL ETF, now live with options contracts, offers a unique deal for investors: staking rewards at…

The Trump administration’s plan to issue tariff-funded “dividend” payments has triggered debate across financial markets, including crypto. The White House said President Trump remains committed to offering $2,000 per person, funded by tariff revenue. Sponsored SponsoredPast Stimulus Checks Show a Bullish Scenario For Crypto MarketsAs of now, officials are still discussing income limits. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that households earning under $100,000 may be eligible.However, the structure remains unclear. The administration has not confirmed whether payments would arrive as direct checks or as tax relief. Economists warn that both options face revenue and legislative hurdles. A $2,000 “tariff stimulus” for Americans…

Ethena, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market, recently faced a significant challenge as the platform experienced an outflow of $5.72 billion. This development has sparked widespread attention among investors and analysts, raising questions about the future stability and growth prospects of ENA, Ethena’s native cryptocurrency. The substantial withdrawal of funds comes amid reports of diminished on-chain activity, casting a shadow over the digital currency’s potential recovery. The outflow of such a large sum indicates a potential decline in investor confidence, which could have long-term implications for Ethena. Analysts suggest that this setback may not be isolated and might reflect…

Welcome to the institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week:ZIGChain’s Abdul Rafay Gadit writes that as venture funding wanes, Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs) are reshaping corporate finance by turning balance sheets into active capital engines, proving that institutional crypto’s future lies in on-chain productivity, transparency and governance — not speculation.CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr provides a “Vibe Check,” providing a look back at crypto rates and a look ahead at signs of strength as the country emerges from the government shutdown.In “Chart of the Week,” we examine the Ethereum DEX volumes and price of the UNI token.- Alexandra LevisThe…

Miami Beach — When Shayne Coplan launched Polymarket, he didn’t have a team or major funding. What he had was a blockchain, a strong conviction and a laptop.“I’m a solo founder. I literally started with next to no money,” Coplan said during a conversation at Cantor Fitzgerald’s crypto, AI and blockchain conference in Miami Beach on Wednesday. “The cool thing about blockchains is it lets some kid in his bedroom — or their bathroom, office, or whatever it is — go and innovate and experiment with financial applications.”He credited the open nature of blockchain for allowing him to create a…

The phenomenon of financial bubbles is hotly debated among industry operators, and there are several academic papers on the subject, starting with Professor Didier Sornette’s 2014 study of financial bubbles. In fact, the paper defines a “bubble” as a period of unsustainable growth with prices rising faster and faster, i.e., growing more than exponentially. Obviously, bubbles by definition are destined to burst and bring prices back to their starting value or worse.In the recent past, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced periods of more than exponential growth, followed by very sharp declines, called “crypto winter,” a period when no one talked about…

Former oncology biotech firm Leap Therapeutics (LPTX), which earlier this month raised $58.9 million in funding led by Winklevoss Capital to pivot to a digital treasury firm, announced the purchase of $50 million of Zcash ZEC$531.51.Alongside, the company is rebranding as Cypherpunk Technologies and will begin trading Thursday with new ticker CYPH, read a Wednesday press release.About the only crypto that has risen in value in the past weeks, ZEC has more than doubled since the Leap buys, up another 12.2% over the past 24 hours to $523.LPTX shares rose 369% on Wednesday after news of the profitable investment.Digital asset…

BestChange launches new site, mobile app, and Telegram Mini App at Blockchain Life 2025. Updates aim to boost transparency, trust, and ease of crypto exchange rate comparisons. The platform now monitors 900K+ rates from 450 exchangers, ensuring verified reliability. Global crypto community witnesses major BestChange platform updates on the main stage At the Blockchain Life 2025 forum in Dubai––one of the world’s biggest events on cryptocurrency and Web3––BestChange announced its key ecosystem updates: a newly designed website, a mobile application, and a Telegram Mini App. The announcement was made in front of almost 17,000 participants and experts from 130 countries,…

In brief Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton announced a new U.S. Senate bid, this time challenging Democratic Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts’ 2026 election. Deaton, a Republican, previously lost to Sen. Elizabeth Warren by nearly 20 points, but gained national attention as a pro-crypto candidate. His new campaign does not appear to focus on crypto as a policy issue, though it accepts crypto donations. Pro-XRP attorney and Crypto Twitter mainstay John Deaton formally announced another U.S. Senate bid late Monday, after failing to unseat noted industry critic Elizabeth Warren last fall. Deaton will run in next year’s midterm election against Sen. Ed…