Tokenization is having its moment. One recent headline in this space is BlackRock tokenization, which is capturing the attention of the financial industry. Everywhere you look, someone is promising that putting real-world assets on a blockchain will “modernize finance.” Stocks, bonds, real estate — and now oil — are all being pitched as candidates for […]
Tag: Crypto
Bank-Based Crypto Misses the Point – Self-Custody Was the Point
The Forbes article “SoFi Is Only the Beginning of Bank-Based Crypto Products” reads like a victory lap for crypto’s arrival in polite society. Banks are in. Regulators are warming up. The rough edges are being sanded down. At the same time, the conversation around Self Custody bank based crypto is gaining traction in the financial […]
How Traditional Banks Are Trying to Undermine Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency — from Bitcoin to stablecoins — was created in part as an alternative to traditional financial systems that many saw as resistant to innovation, slow, centralized, and costly. The complex relationship between traditional banks and cryptocurrency is coming under increasing scrutiny. But in 2025–2026, the tension between the old financial establishment and the crypto […]
The Value of Losing Everything (and Still Believing Anyway)
There’s a silence that follows catastrophe.It doesn’t hit right away — first there’s adrenaline, disbelief, the frantic refreshing of pages, the desperate hope that somehow it’s all a mistake. But when the last door slams shut, and you realize it’s really gone — the silence comes. This is often a profound moment of belief and […]
Targeted Again: Another Crypto Theft — This Time, I’m Exposing Everything
On June 23, 2025, I was targeted once again by crypto theft. I mean really? This is getting old. Another direct hit. Another incident of crypto theft. Another reminder that no matter how careful, how hardened, or how experienced we become—we are never off the radar of those who want what isn’t theirs. This time […]
Why I Spend Two Weeks Gold Dredging in Alaska Every Year
Every summer, I vanish. This year, inspired by the thrilling book “Undermined” by Brian Oakes, my escape feels even more exhilarating. No email. No meetings. No alerts, updates, or conference calls. I trade the world of screen time and artificial urgency for something raw, wet, cold—and real. I disappear into the Alaskan backcountry, strap on […]
Crypto Security and Physical Safety: Why You’re a Target Even If You Don’t Flaunt It
When people think about crypto security, they often focus on digital protections—hardware wallets, seed phrases, and private keys. But if you ignore physical security, you’re leaving yourself dangerously exposed. If you don’t consider yourself a target, then you already are one. This isn’t fearmongering—it’s reality. Whether you flaunt your crypto holdings or live a modest […]
If You Don’t Consider Yourself a Target, Then You Already Are One: Crypto, Wealth, and the Myth of Safety
In the world of crypto, security is often framed in terms of passwords, private keys, cold wallets, and multisigs. But there’s another dimension that too many overlook until it’s too late: physical security. If you’re reading this, you probably already know someone—or have heard of someone—who lost millions in a moment. Not to a hacker […]
The Rise of Everyday Blockchain: Crypto Mining and Nodes in Consumer Devices
As blockchain technology evolves beyond its speculative phase, a fascinating trend is emerging at the intersection of decentralization and everyday life: the integration of crypto miners and blockchain nodes into consumer electronics. No longer confined to warehouse-scale mining farms or IT-savvy enthusiasts, blockchain infrastructure is beginning to take a more familiar form—inside your heater, your […]
The Great Crypto Color Conspiracy: Why Is Everything Blue and White?
Alright, buckle up, crypto enthusiasts. It’s time to dive into one of the strangest trends in the blockchain universe—the baffling dominance of the colors blue and white. From the logos of Crypto.com to DigiByte, Coinbase to Litecoin, and even El Salvador’s national Bitcoin branding, the crypto world seems to be drenched in shades of blue […]