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Summary

Block Tao - TradingKey financial editor, holds professional certificates in futures, gold, securities industry and publishing research reports.

Areas of Expertise

  • With 8 years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, he specialise in analysing the fundamentals and price trends of cryptocurrencies.

Experience

Since 2023, he has worked as a financial editor at TradingKey, writing in-depth analysis on cryptocurrencies, commodities, and more. He previously worked at several well-known Web 3.0 institutions.

Total 560 articles

Has the Bitcoin Halving Cycle Broken Down? Can the Crypto Bull Market Really Be Extended?

TradingKey – On August 24, David Bailey, crypto advisor to President Trump, declared that “there will be no more Bitcoin (BTC) bear markets in the coming yBitcoin undergoes a “halving” every 210,000 blocks (roughly every four years), reducing the mining reward by 50%. So far, there have been four ha
Sun, Aug 31

Platform Tokens Unveiled: What’s Behind the New Highs for BNB, OKB, and HYPE?

A platform token is a native digital asset issued by a cryptocurrency exchange — BNB being the most well-known example. Beyond serving as a valuation metric for external investors, platform tokens act as “economic fuel” within their ecosystems. Key use cases include:
Sat, Aug 30

Bitcoin Asia Conference Nears Closing — Hong Kong Crypto Stocks Rally Across the Board

Hong Kong–listed crypto-themed equities saw broad intraday gains on Friday, August 29, as the Bitcoin Asia Conference wrapped up in the city.
Fri, Aug 29

[Crypto IPO] GrowHub Set to List on Nasdaq — Blockchain IPO Momentum Continues

Singapore-based blockchain technology firm THE GROWHUB LIMITED (GrowHub) is preparing to go public on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol TGHL. 
Thu, Aug 28

CRO Takes the Baton from OKB — Soars Over 80% Today, Hits Highest Level Since April 2022

On Thursday, August 28, Crypto.com’s native token CRO extended its rally, surging more than 80% intraday and breaking past $0.37, marking its highest price since April 2022. As of press time, CRO is trading at $0.3717.
Thu, Aug 28

Nvidia’s Tepid Outlook Pressures Stock — AI-Linked Cryptos Plunge in Response

On Thursday, August 28, shares of AI chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) fell 3.14% to $175.90, following a lukewarm earnings outlook that disappointed investors. 
Thu, Aug 28

HYPE Hits New All-Time High — Arthur Hayes Predicts 126x Surge Within Three Years

On Wednesday, August 27, the native token of decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid (HYPE) surged over 12%, breaking past the $50 mark and reaching a new all-time high of $51.18. 
Wed, Aug 27

Trump-Backed WLFI Token Set to Launch — Investment Bank Warns Retail Investors Face Major Risk

With just four days to go, the Trump family’s crypto project World Liberty Finance (WLFI) is scheduled to begin spot trading on September 1. 
Wed, Aug 27

OKB Rebounds Over 10% Intraday — Bullish Sentiment Returns, New Rally May Be Brewing

On Wednesday, August 27, OKB — the native token of the OKX exchange—jumped 13%, climbing from an intraday low of $161 to above $180, currently trading at $180.46.
Wed, Aug 27

CRO Surges Nearly 40% as Trump Media Launches $6.4B Crypto Treasury Focused on CRO Holdings

On Wednesday, August 27, the price of Cronos (CRO), the native token of Crypto.com, soared nearly 40%, jumping from $0.1533 to a high of $0.2124 — its strongest level since December 2024. 
Wed, Aug 27

Can Web3 Reshape Japan’s Economic Landscape? PM Shigeru Ishiba Calls Bitcoin a “Once-in-a-Century Opportunity”

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivered a series of forward-looking remarks on blockchain and digital assets.
Tue, Aug 26

Hang Seng Index Slips Slightly as Crypto Stocks Plunge — Xinhua Tech Drops Over 6%

On Tuesday, August 26, the Hang Seng Index (HSI) failed to extend its recent rally, dipping 0.25% in early trading to 25,764 points. This comes after a strong performance on Monday, when the index surged nearly 3% to a high of 25,918, marking its best level since 2021.
Tue, Aug 26

OKB Plunges Over 30% in 4 Days — When Will the Sell-Off End?

On Tuesday, August 26, OKX’s native token OKB extended its steep decline, dropping another 12% to a low of $168, before stabilizing around $171.
Tue, Aug 26

Crypto Meltdown: Bitcoin Crashes Below $110K, Over 200,000 Traders Liquidated

TradingKey – On Tuesday, August 26, the crypto market plunged sharply, triggering widespread liquidations. In the past 24 hours, more than 201,000 trader
Tue, Aug 26

[Crypto IPO] Pudgy Penguins Eyes Public Listing — A New Era for NFT Companies Begins

NFT brand Pudgy Penguins is planning to go public within the next two years, potentially by 2027.
Mon, Aug 25

Bitcoin Treasury Firm Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index — Can Its Stock Return to Yearly Highs?

On Monday, August 25, shares of Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet (TSE:3350) rebounded sharply, rising 3.35% to JP¥864, following news of its inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index. While the announcement helped halt the recent downtrend, the upside remains limited for now.
Mon, Aug 25

Over 140,000 Traders Liquidated as Crypto Market Crashes — Bitcoin Hits 1-Month Low

On Monday, August 25, the crypto market plunged across the board, with total market capitalization falling below $4 trillion, currently sitting at $3.92 trillion. 
Mon, Aug 25

How Is the U.S. Accumulating Bitcoin — and Why Is the Market Watching So Closely?

In short, the form of U.S. Bitcoin accumulation is a powerful policy language. A direct purchase strategy could trigger a seismic shift in global finance, while a passive approach would reinforce the status quo. For investors, understanding how the U.S. acts is more important than whether it acts at
Sat, Aug 23

What Is OKB? A Deep Dive into Its Meteoric Rise and Whether the Rally Can Continue

OKB is a deflationary, utility-driven token tightly linked to one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges. Its recent surge is fundamentally supported, not just speculative. If OKX continues to innovate and expand, OKB could remain a high-value asset. But as always, long-term sustainability depends
Fri, Aug 22

[Crypto IPO] X Layer Testnet Goes Live — OKB Evolves into a Native Blockchain Token

With this release, OKB transitions from being merely a platform token to serving as the native gas token of a public blockchain, expanding its utility and long-term value proposition.
Fri, Aug 22
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