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.

259 articles published

News

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

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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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

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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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

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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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

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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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

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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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

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

News

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

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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Elon Musk Distances DOGE Department from Dogecoin Token

Key Insights In a Townhall meeting, Elon Musk distanced the DOGE department from the Dogecoin meme coin, saying the US has no plans to use the token. The Tesla founder revealed that the internet suggested the DOGE acronym, which wasn't his initial pick for the new agency. DOGE has orchestrated layoffs and cut funding to…

March 31, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

Bitcoin News

Bitcoin ETFs Record $28.3 million Inflow Amid Low Investor Activity

The 11 Bitcoin ETFs pulled in a miserly $28.3 million ending the day on a positive note. The trading day saw a severe drop in investor activity, as only three of the 11 ETF funds recorded transactions. This is a recurring trend in the last month of QI 2025, as the primary crypto asset dropped 19.6%…

March 27, 20250Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke