Louis Velazquez is a dynamic force at the crossroads of technology, finance, and media. As the founder of MegaHoot Technologies and a financial industry veteran, Velazquez has built a reputation for identifying disruptive trends and turning them into profitable ventures. His diverse career spans from his early days as a competitive athlete to becoming a pioneering tech innovator and influential radio show host.
Vitalik Buterin promotes an update simplifying Ethereum node software
The blockchain co-founder said the goal is to make the “self-sovereign” method of Ethereum users running their own nodes a user-friendly experience.
Bitcoin price teases key support reclaims with weekly close above $70K
Bitcoin edged toward an important weekly close above $70,000 that would include a reclaim of an important 200-week trend line.
Forensic analysis uncovers draft of $5M deal tied to Milei’s Libra promotion: Report
Forensic analysis of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli’s phone reportedly uncovered a draft document outlining a $5 million payment tied to Milei’s promotion of the Libra token.
How Bitcoin and Gold reacted differently to the Iran war shock
During the Iran conflict, gold attracted safe-haven demand, while Bitcoin’s reaction reflected liquidity conditions and broader market sentiment rather than acting as a classic crisis
Stablecoin uncertainty could hurt banks more than crypto firms: Expert
Regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins may disadvantage banks, as crypto firms continue expanding while financial institutions wait for clearer rules.
Altseason is dead, expect shorter cycles and ‘violent’ rotations: Crypto exec
Only a few crypto tokens will experience price rallies and asymmetric upside, while broad altcoin market rallies are a thing of the past.
Ethereum Foundation sells $10.2M worth of ETH to BitMine in OTC deal
The Ethereum Foundation completed a $10.2 million OTC sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine as part of its treasury management strategy to fund operations and
Bitcoin whales are starting to accumulate again at $71K: Santiment
Santiment says the recent uptick in Bitcoin whale accumulation is a “positive reversal,” and the platform is watching for retail selling to confirm a potential
CLARITY Act 2026 odds ‘extremely low’ if not passed before April: Exec
While many in the industry believe stablecoin rewards are the only sticking point for the US CLARITY Act, a crypto executive said more obstacles could
Changing Basel rules could unlock ‘huge’ liquidity for BTC: Analyst
Banks seek to deploy capital in the most efficient way possible, but capital rules under the Basel III framework make crypto holdings costly.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi scheme’
Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.
AI Pivot Won’t Save Everyone, Wintermute Tells Bitcoin Miners
Bitcoin Magazine AI Pivot Won’t Save Everyone, Wintermute Tells Bitcoin Miners Bitcoin miners are caught in the tightest squeeze of the network’s history, and a
- Commodities on the Edge, Hoarding, Leverage and the Promise of Tokenized Markets
Global commodity markets, long considered the backbone of real-world economic activity, are experiencing a period of extraordinary tension and […]
- Wall Street Meets Web3, How Tokenization Is Redefining Global Finance
For decades, financial markets have expanded by accommodating more capital, more instruments and more global participation but the underlying […]
- Leverage in Financial Markets, is it a Friend or Foe?
Leverage has always been one of the most powerful and dangerous forces in financial markets. At its best, leverage amplifies liquidity, improves […]
- Copper in 2026, Where Bullish Rationale Meets Significant Risks
Copper has emerged as one of the most closely watched commodities heading into 2026, with prices briefly breaking record levels above $13,400 per […]
- BitGo’s Big Move, From Crypto Custody Pioneer to Wall Street Debut
In an industry still battling questions of legitimacy and regulatory clarity, BitGo Holdings has emerged as one of the most consequential early […]
- SPACs in a Deal-Starved Market are Scrambling for Targets
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs, got headline news with dramatic fanfare in the early 2020s as an alternative route to public markets, […]
- Mining in the Age of Innovation, Why Technology, Not Just Commodity Prices, Is Redefining the Sector
For much of modern financial history, mining has been viewed as a cyclical, capital-intensive industry whose fortunes rise and fall with commodity […]
India hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
Foreign minister S Jaishankar tells FT diplomacy ‘is yielding results’ as Trump touts sending warships
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Vows to ‘Pursue and Kill’ Netanyahu
On Sunday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps posted an online threat aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it would keep hunting him down
Benzinga’s ‘Stock Whisper’ Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don’t Talk About Yet
The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks seeing increased investor interest during the week and looks at the catalysts driving attention. Importance Rank: 2
Anthony Scaramucci Was Asked How He Juggles Life And Work — Bitcoin Bull Explained It With This Rock And Sand Example
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of global investment firm SkyBridge Capital, explained how he manages his time across family, business and personal hobbies using the “rock-and-sand” metaphor. Importance Rank: 1
The Deal-Hunting Mindset Advisors Can’t Ignore
Survey shows consumers are opting for cheaper products due to inflation. Higher-income households are also bargain-hunting. Shift in mindset for financial advisors to understand. Importance