Market Desk, Author at The Unfolding of Money

Investigative

ByMarket DeskOctober 4, 2025October 3, 2025

Street Name Registration: The Hidden Marker of Who Really Owns Your Assets

Most investors don’t own their stocks directly. Street name puts assets in brokers’ hands, while bearer bonds once gave total anonymity. Both extremes carry risks — and both mirror today’s crypto custody debate.

Opinion

ByMarket DeskOctober 3, 2025October 2, 2025

Currency Diversification: Building Stronger Portfolios in a Crypto-Driven World

In a crypto-driven economy, currency diversification is no longer optional—it’s essential. Explore how blending traditional assets with digital tokens builds resilience, reduces risk, and strengthens global portfolios.

Opinion

ByMarket DeskOctober 1, 2025September 30, 2025

Banks vs. Stablecoin “Rewards”: Are We Relitigating the GENIUS Act?

After Congress banned issuer-paid interest on stablecoins in the GENIUS Act, a fresh fight erupted over exchange “rewards.” Bank lobbies say rewards are interest in disguise and want them shut down. Crypto argues they’re lawful promotions that keep innovation onshore. The outcome will shape U.S. digital money for a decade.

Opinion

ByMarket DeskSeptember 29, 2025September 29, 2025

TGEs: Launchpads or Death Traps for New Blockchains?

Once seen as rocket fuel for blockchain innovation, Token Generation Events (TGEs) are now under fire. Inflated valuations, thin liquidity, and early exits by founders are fueling the perception that TGEs aren’t the beginning of growth — but the trigger of decline. Can blockchain survive its own favorite launch mechanism?

News

ByMarket DeskSeptember 28, 2025September 29, 2025

Feds Seize $3.4B in Stolen Bitcoin Hidden in Cheetos Tin: Man Sentenced to Prison

A Cheetos Popcorn tin stuffed with private keys led federal authorities to one of the largest Bitcoin seizures in history — $3.4 billion worth. The bizarre hiding spot ended with prison time for its owner and underscored how blockchain forensics is reshaping the fight against cybercrime.

Adoption Opinion

ByMarket DeskSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Does Bitcoin Need a Government Reserve? A Look at Sovereign Crypto Adoption

Should nations treat Bitcoin like gold and hold it in their reserves? As governments grapple with inflation, sanctions, and digital disruption, the debate over Bitcoin’s place in state coffers is no longer hypothetical. We explore the case for — and against — a sovereign Bitcoin reserve.

News

ByMarket DeskSeptember 25, 2025September 24, 2025

Bitcoin Boom: Ethiopia Powers Crypto Mining — Until the Grid Pushed Back

By CryptoCaster Editorial · Markets · September 24, 2025 · 7-min read Ethiopia’s cheap hydropower lured global bitcoin miners and generated hard-currency revenue. Then,...

Opinion

ByMarket DeskSeptember 23, 2025September 22, 2025

Rethinking Gold in the Age of Stablecoins

As stablecoins rise into the financial mainstream, the U.S. faces a pivotal choice: ignore gold as a relic of the past, or reintroduce it as a modern anchor of trust. A modest infusion of tokenized bullion into stablecoin reserves could redefine the balance between digital innovation and hard-asset credibility—reshaping how the world views both the dollar and its programmable twin.

News

ByMarket DeskSeptember 22, 2025September 21, 2025

DePIN in Emerging Markets: When Communities Build the Last Mile

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) flip the logic of traditional infrastructure. Instead of a single firm raising capital, deploying assets, and billing end users,...