Author: Timothy Daigle - Page 2

Dec 30, 2025

Future of State Channels: How Off-Chain Scaling Will Shape Blockchain’s Next Phase

State channels enable instant, low-cost blockchain transactions off-chain. Learn how Lightning Network, splicing, and liquidity hubs are solving key scaling problems - and why they’re vital for gaming, IoT, and micropayments.

Dec 29, 2025

Bitcoin as Legal Tender in El Salvador: What Really Happened and Why It Failed

El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, but by 2025, the experiment collapsed. Learn why forced adoption failed, how the IMF forced a reversal, and what the country still holds today.

Dec 28, 2025

How Moroccans Use Crypto for International Payments Despite the Ban

Despite a 2017 ban, Moroccans use crypto - especially stablecoins like USDT - to send money abroad cheaply and quickly. Banks are slow and expensive; crypto is fast, low-cost, and accessible. Now, the central bank is considering legalization.

Dec 27, 2025

Mining Crypto in Iran: Law and Restrictions in 2025

Crypto mining in Iran is legal but tightly controlled. Miners need licenses, pay high electricity rates, and face sudden bans during power shortages. State-linked operations dominate, while private miners struggle to survive under unstable rules.

Dec 25, 2025

Cryptocurrency Taxation in Taiwan: What You Need to Know in 2025

Cryptocurrency taxation in Taiwan is complex and evolving. Learn how VAT and income tax apply to crypto trades, what records to keep, and how new rules in 2025 could change everything.

Dec 24, 2025

OpenOcean Crypto Exchange Review: Cross-Chain Swaps, Fees, and Real Performance in 2025

OpenOcean is a cross-chain crypto exchange aggregator that finds the best swap rates across 19+ blockchains. No KYC, no leverage, just low fees and gas refunds with OOE staking. Ideal for small traders who swap between chains.

Dec 22, 2025

Biswap v2 Crypto Exchange Review: Low Fees, High Risk, and What You Need to Know

Biswap v2 is a low-fee decentralized exchange on BNB Chain offering leverage trading, yield farming, and a native BSW token. It's powerful for experienced users but carries high risk with no regulatory safety net.

Dec 21, 2025

Are Crypto Payments Allowed in Russia? What You Need to Know in 2025

Crypto payments are illegal in Russia for domestic transactions, but allowed for international trade under strict government rules. Learn the fines, tax rules, and real-world impact in 2025.

Dec 19, 2025

DuckyDeFi Crypto Exchange Review: A Niche DEX with Serious Limitations

DuckyDeFi is a tiny, unsupported decentralized exchange with only 4 crypto assets and no liquidity. It's not safe, not useful, and not worth your time unless you're stuck trading its obscure DEGG token.

Dec 18, 2025

dex.blue Crypto Exchange Review: What Happened and Why It Shut Down

dex.blue was a fast, gas-free DEX that shut down unexpectedly in early 2025. Learn why it failed, what happened to user funds, and safer alternatives for decentralized trading today.

Dec 17, 2025

What is Integral (ITGR) Crypto Coin? A Clear Breakdown of Its Purpose, Price, and Reality

Integral (ITGR) is a niche DeFi protocol designed for executing large crypto orders with minimal price impact. Once valued at over $3, its token now trades under $0.002, with low volume and minimal adoption despite still functioning.

Dec 16, 2025

CYC Airdrop by Cyclone Protocol: How Anonymity for Everyone Distributed Tokens Fairly

The CYC airdrop by Cyclone Protocol rewarded real participation with a points-based system, not random giveaways. Built on zkSNARKs for privacy, it distributed 1,500 tokens without pre-mining - making it one of the fairest crypto airdrops of 2021.