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 574 articles
Ethereum Validator Exit Queue Plummets as Entry Queue Tops 860,000 ETH — A Two-Year High
The number of ETH queued to exit staking has fallen sharply, while the queue waiting to enter has climbed, signaling that sell-off pressure is evaporating quickly.
Thu, Sep 4
Fed to Host Payments Innovation Conference on October 21 — RWA, AI, and Stablecoins in the Spotlight
On October 21, the Federal Reserve will convene a Payments Innovation Conference to discuss three key topics — stablecoins, tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), and artificial intelligence (AI). Crypto tokens and equities tied to these themes could be in line for a boost.
Thu, Sep 4
[Crypto IPO]Trump Family’s Bitcoin Miner American Bitcoin Surges 116% — Twice Halted Intraday
On Wednesday, September 3, the Trump family – backed Bitcoin mining company American Bitcoin Corp. (Nasdaq: ABTC) made its debut on the Nasdaq, unleashing wild volatility that caught investors’ attention.
Thu, Sep 4
Jack Ma Indirectly Invests in Ethereum — What Does It Mean?
Through his Yunfeng Fund, Alibaba founder Jack Ma now holds Ethereum exposure indirectly, signaling his confidence in the blockchain space and potentially drawing more investors into the market.
Wed, Sep 3
Buyback and Burn Exceed 53 Million Tokens — So Why Is WLFI Still Underperforming?
The WLFI team has executed buybacks and burned over 53 million tokens, yet investor sentiment remains muted and the token’s price continues to languish.
Wed, Sep 3
Gold Extends Rally to a New Record, Bitcoin Follows, Surpassing $110,000
Heightened safe-haven demand and growing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut have driven both gold and Bitcoin sharply higher.
Wed, Sep 3
Why Is Metaplanet’s Stock Still Tepid Despite a Flurry of Positive News?
Shares of bitcoin-centric firm Metaplanet (TSE: 3350) continue to trade flat, with the primary headwind coming from Bitcoin’s recent weakness.
Tue, Sep 2
Gold Logs Sixth Straight Gain, Clears $3,500 to Hit New Record
Gold prices continued higher today, climbing more than 0.5% to extend their record run.
Tue, Sep 2
WLFI Plummets After Initial Surge, Team Launches Emergency Burn Proposal
WLFI unveiled a token burn initiative today, but the plan failed to arrest the price decline.
Tue, Sep 2
WLFI Circulating Supply Hits 27.3 Billion — Far Exceeding Expectations, Launch Could Trigger Massive Sell-Off
WLFI’s initial circulating supply has blown past forecasts, stoking fears of a retail-led sell-off — while institutional investors may not be swayed.
Mon, Sep 1
California Governor Hints at Issuing 'Trump Corruption Coin' as WLFI Launches
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been among the loudest critics.
Mon, Sep 1
Gold and Silver Prices Surge! Economist Peter Schiff Predicts Further Gains
As Bitcoin remains lackluster, gold and silver have exploded higher, and economist Peter Schiff anticipates their paths will continue to diverge sharply.
Mon, Sep 1
Bitcoin Tumbles Nearly 5% in August — Can September Turn the Tide?
Ancient whale wallets dumped Bitcoin throughout August, sending its price on a roller-coaster ride. With September’s Federal Reserve meeting on the horizon, traders are asking: can Fed action spark a BTC rebound?
Mon, Sep 1
WLFI Spot Trading Launches Today — Crypto Markets May See Turbulence
The Trump family’s DeFi governance token WLFI begins spot trading today, with the potential to drain liquidity and amplify volatility across the crypto market.
Mon, Sep 1
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
