Layer 3 in blockchain is an innovative solution that enables decentralized applications (DApps) to operate on their own customized networks, optimizing for scalability, speed, and cost-effectiveness. However, it poses risks like security and network fragmentation.

The Supreme Court has postponed the review of Trump's tariff policy, which appears to cause market concern but is primarily political theatrics with minimal impact on crypto. The judicial process is lengthy, and crypto markets operate independently of political turmoil. Price fluctuations are driven more by capital flow and adoption than tariffs, and savvy traders have already responded to the news.

The essay compares currencies based on their exchange rates to the dollar, highlighting the Kuwaiti dinar as the strongest currency. It explains the stability of currencies in oil-rich Arab countries and the factors influencing currency value, such as economy and inflation.

Stablecoins, while seemingly safe, have historical events that demonstrate their systemic risks. Users' USDT may be flagged due to involvement in suspicious transactions, leading to funds being frozen. To avoid risks, it is recommended to use on-chain verification tools to detect the source of funds, which is especially important for institutional investors and cross-border traders. Verify the source of funds before large transactions to ensure Compliance.

Bitcoin dominance (BDI) — it's simple: what % of the cryptocurrency market is occupied by BTC. For 2024, it's 56-58%.
What does this mean for the trader?
When BDI rises → money goes into BTC, altcoins fall. When BDI falls → altseason begins, ETH and XRP soar.
The two main pairs to watch are:
1. ET

A couple of days ago, someone asked me why some coins have skyrocketed from 0.00001 to 0.001, a 100-fold increase, while most people have lost their shirts? I decided to take a look at the 10 hottest low-priced coins on the market (<1 cent).
You need to know: why low-priced coins are attractive
In simple terms, it's just one sentence - cheap things rise faster.
BONK surged 7000% last year, and after emerging from the Solana ecosystem, it directly exploded on all mainstream exchanges. SHIB, once a joke coin, skyrocketed from 0.00000010 to 0.00008616, making countless retail investors wealthy. But what is the logic behind this? It's simply that a low base = high multiple potential.
The question is: not every low-priced coin can multiply by 100 times, with over 14,000 coins in the market, 99% are dead coins.
The few that I am most optimistic about:
Bonk (BONK) - Current price $0.00

While financial markets are panicking due to the fall in bank stocks and cycles of declining interest rates, legendary short-seller Steve Eisman from Neuberger Berman remains calm. This week, JPMorgan fell by 5% and Ally Financial by 17% after weak earnings forecasts and rising credit issues.
Eisman:

In the crypto world, understanding triangle patterns is essential. Whether you are a follower or a professional player, recognizing these 4 types of triangles can help you position yourself in advance.
Descending triangle (bearish signal)
It looks like this: the top is a descending line, and the bottom is a horizontal line, resembling a balloon being pressed down.
How to use: Once the support line is breached + increased trading volume = prepare to short. Set the stop loss above the recent high point. Beginners are most likely to fall into traps here - false breakouts with low trading volume can deceive you, so don't rush to open a position.
Ascending Triangle (Bullish Signal)
Looking at it the other way: the bottom is an upward line, and the top is a horizontal line. Buyers are continuously supporting the price.
How to use: When the price breaks through the upper horizontal line + volume follows = buy signal. Place the stop loss below the nearest support line. This pattern is the most accurate in an uptrend.
Symmetrical Triangle (Bi-directional Preparation)
The most complicated one: both the upper and lower parts are narrowing, forming a compressed shape.

Blockchain games combine entertainment and a complex financial system, relying on decentralization, cross-platform interaction, and play-to-earn mechanics. The ecosystem's success hinges on earning mechanics, tokenomics, and community involvement. Investments should consider financial metrics, technology, team credibility, and gameplay quality to avoid pitfalls.

The essay warns against the hidden dangers of signing transactions in crypto, specifically the threat of "drainers" - smart contracts posing as legitimate actions that can access your tokens. It provides tips on how to protect yourself, including verifying sources, understanding requests, and using tools to manage approvals.

The story is not about luck — it's about discipline. I lost 8 million in 2018, but I returned and doubled my account. Here's why it happened and how you can avoid my mistakes.
Why did I lose everything in 2017-2018
In the altcoin boom, I made 3 million due to greed, not skills. The problems were typical:
- Bought at the peak,

The essay compares two trading strategies in crypto: Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Inner Circle Trader (ICT). SMC is simpler and quicker to learn, focusing on price structure and liquidity, while ICT offers a more in-depth analysis that considers time and requires patience. Each approach caters to different trader styles and goals.

Brazil's Central Bank official Vivian announced a ban on Algorithmic Stablecoin trading, with existing contracts remaining valid but no new ones allowed. At the same time, exchanges are required to conduct risk assessments on complex encryption products. The encryption tax policy is still to be clarified. This ban will have a significant impact on stablecoin regulation in the Latin American region.

The acceptance of Bitcoin as a daily payment tool varies by region. In the United States, many European countries, and certain developing countries, cryptocurrency payments are gradually being accepted, but in places like Russia and Iceland, they are prohibited. High volatility and complex regulations pose challenges for cryptocurrency payments, and cryptocurrency debit cards have become a solution. Overall, it will still take several years for cryptocurrencies to be widely adopted.

Sergei Kunts, co-founder of 1inch, discussed the pain points of cross-chain transactions at Chainlink SmartCon 2024, including fragmented liquidity, poor UI, and high fees. He proposed simplifying the user experience through the combination of the Fusion protocol and atomic swaps, having processed $34 billion in transactions, demonstrating the market's demand for convenient trading. The main application scenarios are limit orders and cross-chain swaps.

The iron fist of the EU's MiCA regulations has come down, and Tether faces a fatal choice - either launch a new euro stablecoin to comply with regulations or shrink in the European market.
The Crisis Behind the Digital
USDAT accounts for over 70% of the global stablecoin market, with a market capitalization exceeding 100 billion USD. However, this king is now facing a downturn in Europe. According to on-chain data, the daily average trading volume of USDT in Europe is about 5 billion USD, accounting for a quarter of global trading. What’s even more heartbreaking is that on mainstream exchanges in Europe, USDT trading pairs account for as much as 40%—what does this indicate? Tether has a huge user stickiness in Europe, and the cost of losing the European market is unimaginable.
Three new coins "take turns on stage"
Tether's operations are a bit "live in the moment":
- EURT (Euro stablecoin) - Originally a star product, now frozen, just because its market value is only 27 million USD (awkward)
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My antenna caught an interesting signal — Core Scientific rejected CoreWeave's merger proposal worth $9 billion. It looks like a failed M&A deal, but there is a radical shift in the entire mining ecosystem behind this.
Why did they say NO to large capital?
Logic CoreWeave was simple: half

This article introduces the Fear and Greed Index in the crypto market, revealing the importance of human emotions in investment decisions. The index assesses market sentiment through six key indicators, including price fluctuation, market momentum, and social media activity. While this tool is suitable for short-term traders, long-term investors should follow the fundamentals and avoid using it as the sole basis for decision-making.