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Is crypto’s biggest problem usability or trust?
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. Some people say crypto is too hard to use, others say people just don’t trust it enough yet. Maybe it’s both. What do you think is the bigger issue right now, usability or trust?
Are communities like Surge Women the reason more people stay in Web3?
Web3 can still feel intimidating for beginners, which is why communities like Surge Women stand out. They focus a lot on crypto education, networking, events, and helping onboard new people into the space. Feels like communities matter more now than hype alone. Do you think groups like this actually help …
Just found out CME is going 24/7. Does this mean the CME gap meme is officially dead?
Hey everyone, I’ve been reading up a lot on market structures lately, and it looks like a massive change is quietly happening under the hood that might kill one of crypto’s oldest trading memes: **The CME Gap.** For those who don't know, because the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) traditional markets …
Got liquidated back in March 2023, been thinking of building something ever since.
Google Employee Pockets $1.2 Million in Polymarket Using Internal Data
Google engineer Michele Spagnuolo allegedly made $1.2 million on Polymarket using confidential company data. Charged with insider trading, he reportedly traded under the name 'AlphaRaccoon' and has worked at Google for over a decade. Prosecutors say his actions violated trust and compromised market integrity.
SEC approves Paxos as ‘blockchain-native’ clearing agency.
> From the article. The approval represents a “critical piece of financial market infrastructure” as blockchain technology and traditional capital markets continue to converge, the company added. Clearing agencies ensure securities trades are executed cleanly. Stock buyers and sellers do not trade directly and need clearing and settlement providers that …
After 2 years of options trading, I finally figured out why I keep losing
Been trading options for 2 years and tracking everything in a spreadsheet. The problem? It only told me if I won or lost, not *why*. So I built something that grades my trades on risk/reward, entry timing, exit discipline, IV, and position sizing. The biggest thing I learned: my entries …
Tried borrowing against my BTC just to see how it worked and now I can't go back
This might sound dumb but I tried borrowing against my crypto last month for literally no reason. Just one of those weekend rabbit holes where you start clicking around and end up doing something you didn't plan to. Bit of context — bounced between a few apps over the years …