Murtuza is a seasoned finance journalist with extensive experience covering cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Disclosure: Murtuza holds ATOM, AKT, TIA, INJ, and OSMO.
Switzerland has frozen assets linked to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro following his arrest by U.S. forces, citing the need to prevent the transfer of potentially illicit funds.
Crypto market sentiment has turned neutral for the first time since October as Bitcoin holds above $91,000, signaling stabilization after months of fear-driven selling.
Physical attacks on cryptocurrency holders are rising in severity even as digital security improves, exposing a growing gap between on-chain protections and real-world personal safety risks.
Venezuela’s vast oil and natural gas reserves are emerging as a strategic lever in global geopolitics, with potential implications for U.S. influence over China and Russia and ripple effects across global markets.
Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies outperformed most altcoins in 2025, signaling a shift toward censorship resistance and financial sovereignty as regulation and surveillance pressures intensified.
Mystery trader bet $30K on Nicolás Maduro's arrest on Polymarket, then US forces detained him 24 hours later. The $400K profit raises insider trading questions.
Crypto venture funding hit $49.75B in 2025—up 433% YoY—but deal count fell 42%. Capital concentrated in exchanges, custody, and reserves, not early-stage startups.
Aave Labs will share non-protocol revenue with AAVE token holders and address IP rights after weeks of controversy over value capture and governance alignment.