Curated writing on money, crypto, investing and much more - using terms that you'll actually understand.
Curious about the milestones we reached in 2024? Take a look at what we’ve accomplished and our journey throughout the year.
Explore how the Crypto Generation's values and tech influence could shape the 2024 election and impact the future of politics.
Stay one step ahead of credit card skimmers - learn key tips to detect and avoid these malicious devices!
XTP has a new role. With Tap Earn live, holding or locking XTP now unlocks Premium yield tiers — up to 7% APY on supported assets including BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, USDT, and USDC, compounded daily. Combined with fee reductions, cashback boosts, and better limits, XTP is now the thread connecting every corner of the Tap ecosystem. More utility, more return — all in one place.
Jerome Powell hands the Fed Chair seat to Kevin Warsh on May 15, a transition that could shift rate and liquidity signals for crypto. The Senate Banking Committee marks up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14, potentially resolving the SEC vs. CFTC question that's blocked institutional adoption for years. And 13F filings due Thursday will finally reveal whether the big money was buying or bailing on spot Bitcoin ETFs in Q1.
Holding crypto is a smart hedge against inflation — but if your assets are just sitting in a wallet, you're leaving returns on the table. Crypto yield products let you earn on what you already own, without giving up access to your funds. This piece breaks down how yield works, what assets you can earn on, and why Tap Earn — with up to 7% APY, no minimums, and no lock-up periods — is worth a serious look.
Avalanche is a blockchain platform built for speed and scale — processing up to 4,500 transactions per second with near-instant finality. Its three-chain architecture handles everything from asset creation to smart contracts, while its subnet system lets developers build custom blockchains on top of it. This piece covers how Avalanche works, what makes it different, and why it's become one of the more serious contenders in a crowded space.
Tap Earn offers up to 7% APY, that's nearly 18x what most banks pay and double what fintechs offer out there. Your interest compounds daily and pays out every week, straight into your balance. No waiting for end-of-month statements, no quarterly or year cycles, no lockup. Every Monday, your balance is higher than it was on Friday. Not a bad way to start the week. And unlike your bank, you don't have to guess what you've earned. Open the app anytime and see exactly how much interest you've made, down to the cent.
The Tap card gives you as much as 8% cashback to let you earn more on your everyday spending. No credit check required.
Bitcoin reclaimed $70,000 as ceasefire hopes in regional conflicts eased oil market fears, triggering broad risk-on sentiment. Prediction markets show 46% ceasefire probability and 45% chance Bitcoin rallies to $84,000. Technical analysis reveals Bitcoin testing a 1.7% supply wall at $69,422; breaking through opens clear path to $84,000. Over $200 million in shorts liquidated (4x longs), amplifying the move. Morgan Stanley's April 8 Bitcoin ETF launch at 0.14% fee (undercutting BlackRock's 0.25%) signals growing institutional conviction. Key levels: $72,000 resistance confirms breakout; $66,600 critical support floor.
Traditional cross-border payments are often plagued by hidden fees and multi-day delays. Stablecoins like USDC and USDT solve this by offering near-instant global transfers. However, their success relies on on-ramps and off-ramps, the critical infrastructure connecting traditional banks (via SEPA or Faster Payments) to the blockchain. By utilizing virtual accounts for instant reconciliation, businesses can eliminate idle capital, streamline cash flow, and move money at the speed of the modern internet.
One app. Your crypto, your card, your money — all working together. No complexity, no compromise, just a smarter way to manage what you've got.
