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 1241 articles
Are Stablecoins Cash or Just Hype? SEC Issues Interim Accounting Guidance
On August 5, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released interim accounting guidance that allows qualifying USD-pegged stablecoins to be treated as cash equivalents on corporate balance sheets.
Aug 5, 2025
Billionaire Buys Over 5,000 Yuga Labs NFTs — Value Play or Catching a Falling Knife?
U.S. billionaire Adam Weitsman has made headlines with his acquisition of more than 5,000 NFTs from Yuga Labs, including Otherdeeds, Mega Kodas, and Weapon Kodas, in what he describes as a long-term investment in the Otherside metaverse.
Aug 5, 2025
Bullish Files for U.S. IPO — Will the Crypto IPO Wave Prolong the Bull Market?
Independent analyst Markus Thielen believes Wall Street investment banks may be intentionally supporting Bitcoin’s price to create favorable IPO conditions.
Aug 5, 2025
Crypto Frenzy Returns: Litecoin (LTC) Surges Over 10%, Hits 5-Month High
Despite Bitcoin’s relatively muted recovery, altcoins are showing strong upside, with market sentiment turning decisively bullish.
Aug 5, 2025
Bitcoin Ends 5-Day Losing Streak — Crypto Stocks Surge in U.S. Pre-Market Trading
On Monday, August 4, Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded sharply, rising over $2,000 to $114,000, snapping a five-day losing streak that began on July 28.
Aug 4, 2025
Trump Media Posts $20M Q2 Net Loss — Stock Hits New Low Despite $2B Bitcoin Treasury
On Friday, August 1, Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT) reported a $20 million net loss for Q2 2025, sending its stock down 3.81% to $16.92, revisiting its lowest level this year.
Aug 4, 2025
Justin Sun Completes Spaceflight — TRX Rebounds as “Space Economy” Narrative Gains Traction
On Monday, August 4, TRON’s native token TRX rose nearly 2%, ending a four-day losing streak and trading at $0.3296 at press time.
Aug 4, 2025
Hybio Pharma Surges 20% After Announcing RWA Token Partnership with KuCoin
On Monday, August 4, Chinese pharmaceutical firm Hybio Pharma (SHE: 300199) saw its stock skyrocket 20% intraday, hitting the daily limit before settling around +18%, following news of a strategic partnership with KuCoin, the world’s 9th-largest crypto exchange.
Aug 4, 2025
Strategy Reports $10B Profit in Q2 — But Stock Drops Nearly 5% Amid Bitcoin Weakness
On Friday, August 1, Bitcoin-linked equity Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) plunged 4.82% in pre-market trading, falling to $382.51.
Aug 1, 2025
US SEC's Positive News Ignored, Crypto Market Slips Again!
On Friday, August 1, the global crypto market shed over $150 billion, dropping 3.8% from $3.9 trillion to $3.75 trillion, despite a major regulatory win from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Aug 1, 2025
Coinbase Misses on Revenue and Profit — Pivots Toward “Universal Exchange” Strategy
On Thursday, July 31 (ET), U.S.-based crypto giant Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) reported disappointing Q2 earnings, sending its stock down 9.23% in after-hours trading to $342.91, touching its July 2 low.
Aug 1, 2025
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance Goes Live — Crypto-Linked Stocks Plunge Across the Board
On Friday, August 1, Hong Kong officially enacted its Stablecoin Ordinance, triggering a sharp sell-off in stablecoin-related equities.
Aug 1, 2025
Robinhood’s Q2 Misses on Key Metrics — But Investors Shrug It Off
Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) delivered a strong overall Q2 performance, yet several key indicators fell short of expectations — a fact the market largely overlooked.
Jul 31, 2025
Ethereum’s Resilience Fuels After-Hours Rally in ETH-Linked Stocks
On Thursday, July 31, Ethereum (ETH) staged a sharp V-shaped rebound after briefly dipping below $3,700 in early trading.
Jul 31, 2025
Bitcoin Rebounds to $118K After Fed Rate Decision Is Priced In
Bitcoin (BTC) has fully digested the latest Federal Reserve rate decision, rebounding to $118,370 after briefly dipping to $116,000 in early Asian trading on Friday, July 31.
Jul 31, 2025
U.S. July ADP Jobs Beat Expectations, Bitcoin Slips Below $118K Again
Following the release of stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped nearly 1%, falling below the $118,000 mark once again.
Jul 30, 2025
Global Crypto Treasury Boom: Which Companies and Tokens Are Becoming Investor Favorites?
A Crypto Treasury refers to a company allocating idle or raised capital to purchase cryptocurrencies, integrating them into its balance sheet as reserve assets or yield-generating tools.
Jul 30, 2025
Ethereum’s 10th Anniversary Livestream Could Propel ETH Past $4,000
The Ethereum Foundation has announced a global livestream event to celebrate Ethereum’s 10-year anniversary, July 30 at 2:30 PM UTC.
Jul 30, 2025
SEC Approves In-Kind Redemption for Crypto ETFs — But Markets Shrug Off the News
On Tuesday, July 29, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially approved in-kind creation and redemption mechanisms for spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs.
Jul 30, 2025
JPMorgan’s Bold Call Sends Nike Stock Higher — World Cup Seen as Major Catalyst
On Tuesday, July 29, athletic apparel giant Nike (NYSE:NKE) extended its rally in pre-market trading, rising another 0.42% after surging nearly 4% to $79 the previous day — its highest level since February 2025.
Jul 29, 2025
