Anya Zhukova

1 month ago | bitcoinist.com | Anya Zhukova

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The cryptocurrency world just got a major shake-up as World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), a project backed by Donald Trump, successfully wrapped up its token sale, raising a staggering $590M.

1 month ago | bitcoinist.com | Anya Zhukova

The crypto industry never sits still. Even in a bear market, development surges ahead like a Bitcoin bull charging through resistance. Who would have guessed a few years ago that you could finance your home purchase using Bitcoin? Well, it’s happening. Milo, a company offering crypto mortgage lending, has now surpassed $65M in crypto mortgage loan volume. And they’re not alone. Lava, a Bitcoin lending platform, just secured $10M in funding to let users borrow dollars while keeping their BTC intact.

2 months ago | bitcoinist.com | Anya Zhukova

In recent months, the altcoin market has been sluggish. With fewer retail traders actively participating, analysts have predicted a delayed altcoin season. While the buzz is there, the market is still in the early stages of the speculative phase. It’s a bit like waiting for a slow-cooked stew to reach its peak — the flavors are starting to meld, but the true feast is still some time away.

2 months ago | bitcoinist.com | Anya Zhukova

The meme coin world is full of surprises, and the latest one to capture attention is Broccoli. This unofficial token was inspired by a tweet from Binance’s CZ, where he shared pictures of his Belgian Malinois dog and revealed its name: Broccoli. While CZ made it clear that he wasn’t launching a meme coin himself, the crypto community quickly took matters into their own hands, creating a token based on his dog’s name.

2 months ago | bitcoinist.com | Anya Zhukova

Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, has made an audacious prediction: by 2026, meme coins will dominate political advertising. It sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi film, but Hayes believes that meme coins and blockchain-based assets will become central to how politicians engage with voters. If his forecast is correct, we could see the rise of “PolitiFi” coins — cryptocurrencies tailored to political campaigns — as a new era of digital engagement begins to unfold.