From coders to CEOs, crypto careers span six-figure salaries to billion-dollar fortunes, shaped by the industry’s market cycles.
Marcel Deer
Marcel is a former contributor at Cointelegraph. He is a qualified journalist with a professional background in public relations and marketing. His writing has focused on digital assets, decentralized technologies, and developments within the digital economy, with an emphasis on research-driven coverage of emerging projects.
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From coders to CEOs: Who’s earning in Bitcoin and Ether in 2025 - How to
The hidden force behind Bitcoin and Ether price swings: Options expiry Learn how option expiries in Bitcoin and Ether derivatives markets can cause price swings that catch inexperienced traders off guard.
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Ripple vs. SEC: How the lawsuit strengthened XRP’s narrative Learn how the SEC lawsuit that threatened XRP’s existence has turned into the cryptocurrency’s biggest strength in 2025.
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Who owns the most XRP in 2025? The rich list revealed Who owns the most XRP in 2025? From Ripple’s enormous stake to Chris Larson’s billions, get the full XRP rich list breakdown here.
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They trusted a sealed wallet from TikTok, and it cost them $6.9M A fake hardware wallet bought via TikTok led to a $6.9-million crypto theft; hackers are now targeting devices meant to keep funds safe.
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How a teen stole $243M in Bitcoin and revealed his identity on livestream Veer Chetal, a 19-year-old hacker, used social engineering to steal $243 million in Bitcoin, then exposed his identity during a livestream and reoffended while out on bail.
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How Jack Dorsey’s new app lets you chat without the internet and why it matters Unlike traditional messaging apps that rely on internet infrastructure, Bitchat operates on direct device-to-device communication.
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How fake news and deepfakes power the latest crypto pump-and-dump scams Web3 pump-and-dump schemes thrive on hype, anonymity, and unregulated markets; understanding their playbook is key to avoiding costly traps.
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$27 million gone, no private keys exposed: How the BigONE hack happened A sophisticated supply chain attack on Seychelles-based crypto exchange BigONE led to a $27 million theft from hot wallets, without exposing private keys.
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Kazakhstan is assembling a state-run crypto reserve; what’s their endgame? Kazakhstan is building a state-backed crypto reserve using seized digital assets and public mining, aiming to lead regional crypto innovation under strict central oversight.
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How hackers stole $44M from CoinDCX without touching user wallets A $44-million breach at CoinDCX has rocked India’s CoinDCX exchange, exposing silent vulnerabilities, delayed disclosures and the fragile infrastructure.
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Is Ethereum pushing too hard with 6-second blocks? Here’s the truth Ethereum’s proposed move to 6-second block times under EIP-7782 promises faster transactions and real-time responsiveness.
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How ZachXBT traced a $31M Bitcoin donation to a flagged wallet From Silk Road to today, dormant wallets and mixing tools are no longer enough to hide illicit funds onchain, as ZachXBT’s investigations continue to prove.
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Bitcoin as corporate treasury: Why Meta, Amazon and Microsoft all said no Despite Bitcoin’s rise, major corporations like Meta, Amazon and Microsoft are steering clear of holding it in their treasuries, favoring stability over crypto risk.
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What is RISC-V, and why does Vitalik Buterin want it for Ethereum smart contracts? Vitalik Buterin backs RISC-V, an open-source chip architecture, to future-proof smart contracts with greater decentralization, lower costs and long-term hardware independence.
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What is a flash crash in Bitcoin, and why does it matter? Bitcoin’s price can collapse in minutes during a flash crash. Learn about the market dynamics and what causes prices to plummet, wiping billions off the BTC market.
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How hackers use fake phones to steal your crypto Hackers are infecting phones with malware before users receive the devices. This is how attackers can steal your crypto from a new smartphone.
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Who Is Paul Atkins? Meet Trump’s New SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is officially the new SEC Chair under President Trump. Explore how his appointment may reshape crypto regulation and boost blockchain innovation in the US.
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Meet Anatoly Yakovenko: The visionary behind the Solana blockchain Discover how Ukrainian immigrant Anatoly Yakovenko created Solana's revolutionary proof-of-history mechanism and built a $100B blockchain ecosystem.
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BlackRock’s BUIDL fund explained: Why it matters for crypto and TradFi Unlike speculative crypto assets, BUIDL offers institutional investors stable onchain yields while maintaining compliance with financial regulations.
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Ethereum vs. XRP Ledger: Key differences you need to know Wondering the difference between Ethereum and Ripple? Here’s a comparison of each cryptocurrency, their blockchains and which is a better choice — XRP or ETH.
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Crypto ETP outflows, explained — What investors need to know Crypto ETP outflows are often an indication of shifting market sentiment or investor concerns, such as regulatory changes or market downturns.
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How to bridge to Solana To bridge to Solana, select a trusted bridge platform, connect your wallet, choose your asset and source chain, and initiate the transfer to Solana.
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How to buy Bitcoin with a credit card To buy Bitcoin with a credit card, simply sign up on a crypto exchange, link your credit card, and complete the transaction.
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What is the Ethereum Prague-Electra (Pectra) upgrade? The Ethereum Pectra upgrade introduces stablecoin gas payments and sets the stage for future innovations like Verkle trees.
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New SEC Crypto Task Force: Key changes to watch The new SEC Crypto Task Force, led by Hester Peirce, aims to develop new SEC crypto rules to provide clear frameworks for crypto assets and financial institutions.
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Is passive crypto income still possible with masternodes in 2025? In 2025, passive crypto income via masternodes remains possible, but success hinges on adapting to evolving blockchain protocols, market dynamics and regulatory changes.
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How to tokenize real-world assets on Bitcoin Understand the process of tokenizing real-world assets on the Bitcoin blockchain, from creating digital representations to ensuring secure transactions and ownership.
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How to buy Bitcoin in South Africa Buying Bitcoin in South Africa involves choosing a reputable exchange, verifying your identity, depositing funds, placing an order and securing your Bitcoin in a personal wallet.
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How to buy USDC on Base: A step-by-step guide Learn how to buy USDC on the Base Network with this step-by-step guide, which covers the essentials, including wallets, buying USDC and bridging to Base Network.