Michael Ndu-okeke

Over a six-year journalism career and more than 1,000 published pieces, Michael Nduokeke has evolved from a digital-media polymath into a trusted authority on blockchain and digital assets. His combination of rapid-fire news coverage and deeply researched explainers helps onboard new users into crypto. Michael’s editorial rigor, honed across finance and investigative beats, now powers our long-form crypto features and brings clarity to one of the world’s fastest-moving sectors.

261 articles published

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Binance Delists 14 Altcoins Following Comprehensive Evaluation

Key Insights Binance announced it is delisting 14 Altcoins following a comprehensive evaluation of the tokens. The Tokens evaluated using the Vote to Delist standard fell short of the requirements, so they were delisted from the Exchange. The Delisting process would take effect from 2025–04–16 03:00 (UTC) Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the industry,…

April 8, 20250Comments

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Bitcoin ETFs Record $218 Million Net Inflow Ending Three Days of Exit

The 11 Bitcoin ETFs ended yesterday with a $218.1 million inflow, ending three straight days of outflow that saw the funds lose $311.6 million. The Bitcoin ETFs have slowly recovered from the Early March meltdown fuelled by Donald Trump's Tariff wars with geopolitical rivals. The dark days saw Bitcoin drop to as low as $75,000 from…

April 3, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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83% of Crypto Users and Investors Have Been Scammed or Hacked — Report

A recent report by Chainplay revealed that 83% of crypto users and investors have been scammed or hacked before highlighting the menace of bad actors in the crypto industry. Chainplay, in collaboration with Storible, investigated 444 Crypto projects and surveyed 2,101 investors to arrive at their verdict, which they shared in a Chainplay blog post.…

April 3, 20250Comments

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14 Crypto Billionaires Make Forbes 2025 Rich List

Forbes Magazine released the 2025 edition of its annual list of the world's wealthiest individuals, and 14 Crypto billionaires made the cut. The world’s most authoritative voice on wealth released its annual rich list yesterday, featuring 3,028 billionaires worldwide. The list includes interesting details like their various industries and newcomers. Fourteen individuals on the list represented…

April 2, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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Hackers Lift $70 Million from UPCX by Compromising Three Management Accounts

Key Insights Cyvers Alerts detected a $70 million hack on Payment Solution Provider UPCX marking the first major exploit of the new month The Hackers stole $70 million by compromising the platform's three management accounts UPCX has currently suspended deposits and withdrawals pending outcome of investigations Leading Digital Assets Security firm…

April 2, 20250Comments

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Coinbase CEO Makes Case for Onchain Interest for Stablecoins

Key Insights Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes the US legislation should allow Onchain Interest for stablecoins. The Crypto Exchange CEO believes such a move would benefit the US Economy, US consumers, and Global Crypto Users. Coinbase is the Dominant Crypto Exchange in the US market. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong called for the US Legislation to…

April 1, 20250Comments

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Crypto Traders in South Korea Targeted with Sophisticated Money Laundering Scams

Key Insights Crypto traders in South Korea are exposed to sophisticated scams used to launder money for criminal groups. The scammers disguise themselves as legitimate companies by posting job ads on social media. The scam is a distinct strain of phishing scams that remain a significant challenge in cybersecurity. South Korean crypto traders are lured…

April 1, 20250Comments

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Losses to Crypto Scams and Exploits Drop to $28.8 million in March

Key Insights In March, the crypto industry recorded only $28.8 million in losses to Crypto Scams and exploits. This is a significant drop from the $1.5 billion Loss recorded in February, driven by the Bybit Hack. Code vulnerabilities and Wallet compromises accounted for over 70% of the total amount lost in March. In March, losses…

April 1, 20250Comments

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Mara Holdings to Generate $2 Billion from Stock Sales for More Bitcoin Acquistion

Key Insights Mara Holdings is looking to generate $2 billion from Stock Sales, partnering with Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp, BTIG, LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., and Guggenheim Securities. The proceeds from the stock sales would be used for general corporate purposes, including acquiring more Bitcoin. Mara Holdings remains the second largest corporate…

March 31, 20250Comments

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Japan Pushes to Legalize Crypto While Dishing Out Restrictions to Mitigate Insider Trading

Key Insights Japan is looking to Legalize Crypto by updating its Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The Country's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to submit legislation to that effect in 2026 Japan's crypto industry can be described as young and evolving, with the country still lagging in the Asian continent regarding crypto…

March 31, 20250Comments

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