Frank Chaparro

2 months ago | theblock.co | Frank Chaparro

Published 1 minute earlier on Amidst a whirlwind of executive orders, whispers of a strategic crypto reserve, Elon Musk’s DOGE shaking up the political establishment, and even talk of U.S. territorial expansion, it’s hard to believe the Trump administration is only in its third week. Meanwhile, Bitcoin appears to be trapped in yet another emotionally charged range, shifting market sentiment by the day. Despite the volatility, we can’t help but stay bullish on crypto’s future.

2 months ago | theblock.co | Frank Chaparro

Markets • January 28, 2025, 4:31PM EST Published 1 minute earlier on This column was co-written by Frank Chaparro, director of special projects at The Block, and Laura Vidiella, Head of Crypto Investor Relations for VanEck. The views expressed in this column are their own and do not reflect the opinions of their employers. We can say with some optimism: those three famous words—we’re so back. The winds of change appear to be shifting in a favorable direction.

Jan 23, 2025 | theblock.co | Frank Chaparro

Latest Crypto News Jan 23, 2025, 5:55PM EST • Markets Jan 23, 2025, 3:30PM EST • DeFi See More Latest Crypto News opinionMarkets • January 23, 2025, 5:56PM EST Published 1 minute earlier on Quick TakeCrypto is no longer a pariah in financial and regulatory circles. This column is adapted from The Scoop newsletter. Markets are grappling with uncertainty in the wake of Donald Trump’s inauguration, but there’s an undeniable shift flying under the radar: crypto is no longer a dirty word.

Jan 13, 2025 | theblock.co | Frank Chaparro |Wall Street

Layer 1s • January 13, 2025, 10:13AM EST Published 1 minute earlier on This column was co-written by Frank Chaparro, director of special projects at The Block, and Laura Vidiella of MNNC Group. The views expressed in this column are their own and do not reflect the opinions of their employers. It feels great to be back in the podcast seat! Last week, we had David Mercer, CEO of FX and crypto exchange operator LMAX, and venture investor Tom Schmidt from Dragonfly on the program.

Jan 8, 2025 | theblock.co | Frank Chaparro |Wall Street

Policy • January 8, 2025, 1:23PM EST Published 1 minute earlier on This column was co-written by Frank Chaparro, director of special projects at The Block, and Laura Vidiella of MNNC Group. The views expressed in this column are their own and do not reflect the opinions of their employers. Risk is reemerging in the crypto market. If you missed my interview with Milk Road, I outlined the key factors driving crypto markets over the past year.