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Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
European Banks Eye Crypto Services: BBVA Leads the Charge
Garanti BBVA, part of Spain’s Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), will soon offer crypto trading services to the public through its platform, Garanti BBVA Kripto. This move follows the full implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in the EU. The platform will use Bit2Me, a Spanish crypto exchange, for trading execution. As MiCA …
Qadir AK·2 Jan 20251 min
Uniswap V4 Teased for 2025: A New Era in DeFi
Uniswap, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has teased the highly anticipated Uniswap v4, set for launch in 2025. Despite delays, the upgrade promises groundbreaking features, including Hooks for custom code execution, dynamic fees, gas savings, and native Ethereum (ETH) support. Uniswap v4 will also introduce multiple pool types, offering more flexibility for users. With a …
Qadir AK·2 Jan 20251 min
Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Expert Eyes 260% Jump as Meme Coin Market Rally Continues
The meme coin market has surged over 7.5% in the past 24 hours, with nearly all of the top ten meme coins showing growth. Dogecoin is up by 6.7%, Shiba Inu by 6.6%, Pepe by 3.3%, ai16z by 22.8%, Bonk by 7.6%, Pudgy Penguins by 10%, dogwifhat by 9.3%, and FLOKI by 4.8%. A recent …
Qadir AK·2 Jan 20253 min
Beginners GuideBlockchain Technology Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Have you ever wondered how money travels from one person to another online without getting lost or stolen? Or how some people buy things like art or land in the digital world and still call it theirs? The answer lies in something called Blockchain. But where did this all start? Was it some genius idea …
Qadir AK·1 Jan 202510 min
Gemini vs. CFTC Lawsuit Delayed as Crypto Investors Await Trump’s New Regulations
A major legal battle between Gemini Trust and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has hit a pause. In a recent court decision, Judge Alvin Hellerstein postponed the civil case, pushing back the hearing date from January 13 to January 21, 2025. According to a court document from December 30, 2024, the final pre-trial …
Qadir AK·31 Dec 20242 min
MicroStrategy Buys 2,138 Bitcoin, Seeks Billions in New Shares
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has acquired 2,138 BTC for approximately $209 million, paying an average price of around $97,837 per Bitcoin. This brings its Bitcoin yield to 47.8% QTD and 74.1% YTD. As of December 30th, the company now holds a total of 446,400 BTC, valued at nearly $27.9 billion, with an …
Qadir AK·30 Dec 20242 min
WazirX News: History Repeating? Creditors Fear Failed Vauld-Style Outcome
WazirX’s recent restructuring efforts have sparked criticism from creditors, drawing comparisons to Vauld’s controversial restructuring two years ago. Both companies’ decisions to enlist Kroll, a global restructuring firm, have raised concerns about mismanagement, lack of transparency, and potential long-term harm to creditors. The KROLL DISASTER— #WazirX ‼️Here’s what what happened with #Vauld , similar to …
Qadir AK·30 Dec 20242 min
Blockchain Association Files Lawsuit Against IRS Over New DeFi Regulations
Recently, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced new regulations that classify certain decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols as brokers. This move requires these protocols to disclose Know Your Customer (KYC) information for digital asset transactions. The IRS estimates that up to 875 DeFi brokers could be affected by these new rules, which has quickly …
Qadir AK·28 Dec 20242 min
IRS Targets DeFi: New Crypto Tax Rules to Shake Decentralized Platforms by 2027
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a new tax rule that will affect decentralized finance (DeFi) brokers. Starting in 2027, DeFi platforms will have to collect user trading information, issue tax forms, and provide customer details like names and addresses. This rule is meant to make digital asset taxes similar to traditional ones. …
Qadir AK·28 Dec 20242 min