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Best Time to Buy Bitcoin
Michael Willson

Best Time to Buy Bitcoin

There is no single “best time” to buy Bitcoin that you can reliably predict in advance. Anyone claiming otherwise is usually confusing confidence with accuracy. The smarter question is not when to buy, but how to buy in a way that fits your time horizon and risk tolerance. That framing is why a…

Bitcoin Future
Michael Willson

Bitcoin Future

Bitcoin’s future is not a single narrative. It is shaped by three forces pulling in different directions at the same time: adoption through institutional rails, unresolved regulation, and the reality that Bitcoin still trades like a volatile risk asset. Anyone trying to understand where Bitcoin is…

Bitcoin Downfall or Rise? Signs to Watch
Michael Willson

Bitcoin Downfall or Rise? Signs to Watch

Bitcoin is not giving you a polite, predictable trend right now. As of Feb 9, 2026, BTC is trading around $69,921, after last week’s sharp drop into the low-$60Ks and a fast rebound. A crypto certification helps here because “downfall or rise” is not a vibe-check, it’s a signals game. Bitcoin price…

Crypto Project Manager
Michael Willson

Crypto Project Manager

Crypto Industry The blockchain and cryptocurrency industry has evolved far beyond simple digital transactions. Today, it powers decentralised finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Web3 platforms, decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs), and enterprise-grade blockchain solutions. As this…

Kraken-Backed SPAC Raises $345M
Michael Willson

Kraken-Backed SPAC Raises $345M

A Kraken-linked blank-check company has just done what SPACs do best: raise a huge pile of cash first, and worry about what to buy later. The company, KRAKacquisition Corp, recently raised $345 million through an upsized initial public offering and listed its units on Nasdaq, commonly referenced…

Tether US Treasury Holdings Reach Record Highs
Michael Willson

Tether US Treasury Holdings Reach Record Highs

Tether, the issuer behind the world’s most widely used stablecoin, has reached a new milestone as its U.S. Treasury holdings climb to record highs. In an industry that often thrives on volatility, this move signals a growing emphasis on stability, liquidity, and long-term trust. Tether’s expanding…

Crypto at Davos
Michael Willson

Crypto at Davos 2026

Crypto at Davos 2026 felt different because the conversation was not “should crypto exist.” It was “how do we plug tokenization and stablecoins into real finance without breaking markets, rules, or trust.” Davos 2026 (World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters) ran 19 January 2026 to 23…

Polaris Coin
Michael Willson

Polaris Coin

Polaris Coin is getting attention because it is not just another token. It is part of a stablecoin operating system built on Ethereum that tries to solve a problem most stablecoins still struggle with: how to generate yield without relying on U.S. Treasurys, banks, or centralized custodians.…

Tether Launches USA₮
Michael Willson

Tether Launches USA₮

Tether launches USA₮ and this is not just another version of USDT. USA₮ is a separate stablecoin, built specifically for the United States, under U.S. federal rules, and designed to work inside the country’s evolving stablecoin framework. If you have ever wondered why Tether needed a U.S.-only…

Tezos Tallinn Upgrade Now Live
Michael Willson

Tezos Tallinn Upgrade Now Live

The protocol activated at block #11,640,289, marking Tezos’ 20th protocol upgrade, delivered through on-chain governance with no hard fork and no chain split. Tallinn focuses on three things that actually matter at the protocol level: faster Layer 1 blocks, stronger consensus security once adoption…

Bitcoin Job Listings Rose 6% in 2025
Michael Willson

Bitcoin Job Listings Rose 6% in 2025

Bitcoin Job Listings Rose 6% in 2025 sounds small, but it is actually a useful signal: the market did not freeze. According to Bitvocation’s 2025 Bitcoin Jobs data, listings moved from 1,707 roles in 2024 to 1,801 roles in 2025, which is +6% YoY. If you are trying to break into Bitcoin, this is…

Bitwise to Launch Onchain Vaults
Michael Willson

Bitwise to Launch Onchain Vaults

Bitwise to Launch Onchain Vaults is not a vague DeFi headline. It is a concrete move by a traditional asset manager into non-custodial, onchain yield infrastructure. On Jan 26, 2026, Bitwise confirmed it is launching curated onchain vault strategies on Morpho, starting with a stablecoin-focused…