Zoran Spirkovski

Based in North Macedonia, Zoran Spirkovski has reported on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology since 2016. As Chief Editor and Owner of Crypto-News.Net, he directs the publication's editorial strategy and operations. His freelance work has appeared in CoinSpeaker, BeInCrypto, and Crypto Briefing.
He specializes in regulatory coverage of digital assets, with particular focus on stablecoin policy and blockchain infrastructure development. His approach centers on making technical blockchain developments accessible to both industry professionals and general readers. Zoran holds cryptocurrency assets and has previous marketing experience in the crypto sector. He maintains editorial independence by enforcing clear boundaries between his publication ownership and freelance journalism. He reports in English and Macedonian.

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Shattered cryptocurrency token with warning symbols and blockchain wallet addresses representing the Ziber ICO exit scam

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Ziber: The 2017 ICO That Disappeared With $200,000

Last updated: December 2025 In July 2017, the Ziber ICO promised to revolutionize international phone calls using blockchain technology. Within hours of launching its fundraiser, approximately $200,000 vanished. The team blamed hackers. Then they went silent. No one was ever charged. This is what happened. Editor's Note: This article replaces a broken link from Crypto-News.net.…

December 8, 20250Comments

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Infographic showing Bitcoin's four major crashes from 2011 to 2022, each with 77-93% declines followed by recovery to new all-time highs, with current price at $90,000 and ATH of $126,000 in October 2025

Will Bitcoin Crash? Price Volatility Factors Explained

Last Updated: Dec. 14 2025 Zoran Spirkovski holds Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other digital assets. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Past performance does…

December 7, 20250Comments

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What Does BTC Mean in Text? Crypto and Slang Defined

Last Updated: Dec. 14, 2025 If you've seen "BTC" pop up in a text message, social media post, or news headline and wondered what it means, you're not alone. BTC actually has two very different meanings depending on where you encounter it: one relates to cryptocurrency, and the other is casual text slang. Here's how…

December 7, 20250Comments

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Illustrated interior of a Bitcoin mining farm showing rows of ASIC mining rigs with cooling ducts and a worker in a safety vest

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What is a Bitcoin Farm? Mining Operations Explained

Last Updated: Dec. 14, 2025 If you've played Escape from Tarkov or other video games featuring Bitcoin farms, you might wonder whether these operations exist in the real world. They do, and they're far more complex than any game depicts. A Bitcoin farm (sometimes called a crypto farm) is a large-scale Bitcoin mining operation that…

December 6, 20250Comments

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Wrench Attacks Double in 2025: The Human Cost of “Be Your Own Bank”

Key Points Wrench attacks on crypto holders are on track to double in 2025, with over 50 documented incidents Attackers use leaked KYC databases, skip-tracing tools, and $50 Telegram lookups to find victims' home addresses Cases include Ledger co-founder David Balland (finger severed), streamer Amouranth (home invasion), and a $4.3M UK machete robbery A 16-year-old…

December 4, 20250Comments

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Chainlink ETF Lists on NYSE Arca Months After Parent ICE Became Protocol Partner

Key Points The Chainlink ETF recorded $9.8 million in trading volume on its first day with shares closing up approximately 6% NYSE Arca's parent company Intercontinental Exchange began supplying market data to Chainlink in August 2025 Grayscale waives the 0.35% management fee until March 2026 or until assets reach $1 billion Dec. 3 (Crypto-News.Net) -…

December 3, 20250Comments

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American Bitcoin Faces Two More Unlock Waves in 2026 After 39% Crash

Key Points ABTC fell 38.83% on Dec. 2 as 11 million shares from a June 2025 private placement unlocked SEC filings show 180-day lockup expires March 3, 2026; 12-month lockup expires Sept. 3, 2026 Analyst Brian Dobson warns investors to watch upcoming 2026 equity unlocks Dec. 3 (Crypto-News.Net) - American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) faces two…

December 3, 20250Comments

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Editorial illustration of Kraken Exchange showing Instant Buy entrance at 3.5% fees with retail crowd versus Kraken Pro entrance at 0.25-0.40% fees with professionals, purple octopus mascot wearing customer service headset sits centrally on coins

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Kraken Fees: Instant Buy Costs 9-14x More vs Kraken Pro (2025 Analysis)

Kraken Instant Buy charges 3.5% total fees (2.5% average spread + 1% explicit) vs 0.25-0.40% on Kraken Pro. Our investigation found that automated purchases cost DCA investors 9-14x more in fees compared to manual Pro trades. Detailed fee breakdown inside. Key Points Instant Buy charges 3.5% total (2.5% average spread + 1% fee) vs. 0.40%…

November 26, 20250Comments

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