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 1387 articles
Cao Cao Mobility Surges 20% After Announcing Entry into Stablecoins and RWA Tokenization
On Thursday, August 7, shares of Cao Cao Mobility (HK.2463) soared over 20% intraday, hitting a peak of HK$61.50, marking the company’s largest single-day gain since its IPO. By midday, the rally had slightly cooled, with the stock trading at HK$58.80, up 19%.
Aug 7, 2025
Federal Reserve Signals Major Shift — Explores Using Gold Reserve Gains to Fund Bitcoin Holdings
On August 7, the Federal Reserve released a research note exploring the possibility of using valuation gains from U.S. gold reserves to fund a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a dramatic shift in its stance toward digital assets.
Aug 7, 2025
What Are Meme Coins? From DOGE to SHIB, PEPE to PENGU — The Hype, the Culture, and the Risk
Meme coins are cryptocurrencies inspired by internet culture — often humorous, ironic, or satirical in nature. Unlike Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH), which aim to solve technical or financial problems, meme coins thrive on community hype, viral storytelling, and low entry barriers.
Aug 6, 2025
Crypto Stocks Rebound in Pre-Market — Except Circle, Which Continues to Slide
Circle (CRCL) bucked the trend, slipping another 0.58% to $151, extending its recent downtrend.
Aug 6, 2025
Trump’s Stablecoin Law Spurs Treasury Demand Surge — GENIUS Act Reshapes U.S. Debt Market
Following the enactment of the GENIUS Act, the U.S. Treasury has ramped up short-term debt issuance to meet rising demand driven by stablecoin collateral requirements.
Aug 6, 2025
Coinbase Plunges for 12 Straight Sessions — Wall Street Analysts Sharply Divided
TradingKey – Shares of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) have tumbled more than 30% over the past 12 trading days, with analysts split on the company’s
Aug 6, 2025
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
