Iraq banned cryptocurrency mining and trading in 2017 to protect its fragile financial system. Despite the ban, underground crypto activity thrives. Here’s how the ban works, who’s affected, and why it’s failing.
Universal BTC (UNIBTC) is a restaking token for wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) that lets holders earn Bitcoin staking rewards without leaving Ethereum. With prices over $100,000 per token, it’s designed for institutions, not retail investors.
Iranian crypto traders rely on VPNs to bypass restrictions, but detection has become deadly. Exchanges now track behavior, devices, and transaction patterns-making even premium VPNs risky. Account freezes, fake IDs, and TRON-based surveillance are reshaping the underground crypto economy.
Liquidus Foundation (LIQ) is a DeFi token offering simplified crypto staking via a mobile app. But with a $230k market cap, under $300 daily volume, and only 1,040 holders, it's a high-risk, low-liquidity project with little real adoption.
CBDCs are rapidly advancing as governments worldwide roll out digital currencies backed by central banks. Meanwhile, private crypto faces growing regulatory and usability challenges. Who’s winning the digital money race?
Despite a payment ban since 2021, Turkish citizens trade over $85 billion in crypto annually by using licensed exchanges, P2P platforms, and VPNs to bypass restrictions. Here's how they do it - and why the ban didn't stop them.
The 2025 crypto liquidity crisis wiped out over $1.5 trillion in market value as macroeconomic shifts and leveraged trading triggered cascading liquidations. Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged, DeFi liquidity dried up, and retail traders got crushed. Here's what happened-and how to survive the next one.
Validator selection in Proof-of-Stake systems determines who secures the blockchain by staking cryptocurrency. Learn how Ethereum and other networks choose validators, the risks involved, and how everyday users can participate without running servers.
In 2025, international authorities use strict rules like the Travel Rule and global AML standards to track cross-border crypto flows. Learn how governments monitor transactions, what happens if you don’t comply, and how to stay safe.
Cross-chain bridges connect isolated blockchains, letting you move assets like Bitcoin to Ethereum. Learn how they work, which ones are safe, and why security is still their biggest weakness in 2025.
Literally Me (ME) is a Solana-based meme coin tied to a viral Ryan Gosling meme. It has no utility, low liquidity, and extreme volatility. Learn if it's worth buying or just another crypto gamble.
Liquidity lock is a critical tool to prevent rug pulls in crypto projects by locking trading funds in smart contracts. Learn how it works, which services to trust, and how to spot fake locks before investing.