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A versatile journalist who began his career in the exact sciences without ever leaving writing. He began his career in fiction, working in several editorial positions until he discovered the fascinating and revolutionary world of cryptocurrencies in 2020. Since then, blockchain and other technologies have been part of his daily routine, learning and contributing to this fascinating and transformative universe.
Fri 30 May 2025 ▪
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Walter B.
Large and small cryptocurrency wallets were making massive profits with Bitcoin and at least five high-cap altcoins on Wednesday afternoon (28). This was indicated by a mapping from Santiment, highlighting the "zero-sum game" of cryptocurrencies due to the profit-taking potential of these packed sardines and whales. In another post, the on-chain monitoring platform suggested that cryptocurrency investors need to be cautious with the ebb and flow of Donald Trump's narratives. According to Santiment's analysis, those who bet against the President of the United States in recent months have fared well.
Mon 26 May 2025 ▪
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The BRICS Trade Ministers approved this week the "Declaration on WTO Reform and Strengthening the Multilateral Trading System." This is a document in which the group reinforces its commitment to strengthening the multilateral trading system. Additionally, the proposal includes reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This declaration also addresses issues such as data governance, sustainability, and strategies through 2030. Meanwhile, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has once again threatened the European Union (EU) with a 50% tariff starting June 1.
Tue 20 May 2025 ▪
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The Chinese printer manufacturer Procolored has allegedly distributed drivers infected with malware that steals Bitcoin. This information was reported this week by the press in the Asian country and indicates that 9.3 BTC were stolen. The manufacturer stated that it has removed the infected drivers, but they were made available for global download. This issue is said to have been discovered through the insistence of a YouTuber.
Fri 16 May 2025 ▪
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Walter B.
On Tuesday, the 13th, VanEck launched the VanEck® Treasury Fund, Ltd. (VBILL). This is the first real-world asset (RWA) tokenization fund from the global manager. This was achieved through a partnership with Securitize, an RWA platform with total assets under management (AuM) of $3.9 billion as of May 12th. The volume is expected to increase soon, as VBILL is designed to provide investors with secure, real-time access to assets backed by the United States Treasury.
Thu 08 May 2025 ▪
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Walter B.
The realization of gains from large cryptocurrency wallets occurs at a time of growing dominance of BTC, increasing interest from institutional capital, and a price pattern similar to what preceded the rally in early November when Donald Trump won the presidential election in the United States. Despite the strengthening of BTC's narrative as a store of value, Trump himself tests the resilience of bitcoin, as the Republican insists on his tariff war while pressuring the Federal Reserve (Fed).
