Author: Kelvin Munene

Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake: What Every Crypto Investor Should Understand Every blockchain needs a way to agree on which transactions are valid. Without a central authority to make that call, the network relies on a consensus mechanism. Two systems dominate the conversation: Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Understanding how they differ is essential for anyone serious about cryptocurrency. What Proof of Work Does Proof of Work is the original blockchain consensus mechanism. Bitcoin runs on it and has since its launch in 2009. The idea is straightforward in principle. Miners compete to solve a complex…

Gujarat Police uncovered a Rs. 226 crore cryptocurrency network allegedly linked to drug trafficking, hawala transfers, cyber fraud, and global terror funding. Investigators arrested nine people and traced funds through Monero, USDT, dark web platforms, and wallets reportedly connected to Hamas, Houthis, and other sanctioned entities. The Gujarat Cyber Centre of Excellence has uncovered an Ahmedabad-based cryptocurrency network worth nearly Rs. 226.54 crore. Officials said the case involves alleged drug trafficking, cyber fraud, hawala transfers, and terror financing links across several countries. The probe led to the arrest of nine people from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Karnal. Investigators said the accused…

Centralised, Decentralised and Everything In Between: A Guide to Crypto Exchanges  Most people who own cryptocurrency bought it through an exchange without fully understanding what happened behind the scenes. The process feels simple on the surface. You deposit money, you buy a coin, and the balance updates. What actually takes place between those steps is more involved and understanding it makes you a better and safer participant in the market. What a Crypto Exchange Is A crypto exchange is a platform that facilitates the buying, selling and trading of cryptocurrencies. It connects buyers and sellers, provides a marketplace for transactions…

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP prices fell despite the CLARITY Act clearing the Senate committee. Traders sold after anticipation, geopolitical tensions pushed markets lower, and technical resistance capped Bitcoin. Liquidity and macro factors remain key drivers of crypto price movements. Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP prices have dropped sharply despite the CLARITY Act clearing the Senate Banking Committee. Traders had anticipated the bill, and recent geopolitical tensions combined with technical resistance added pressure. The overall crypto market cap declined $190 billion in five days. Traders Sell After CLARITY Act Vote The CLARITY Act’s advancement was priced in by investors before the Senate…

Crypto Mining Explained: What It Is and Why the World Is Paying Attention  Crypto mining is one of those terms that gets used constantly but rarely gets explained properly. Most people have a vague idea that it involves powerful computers and a lot of electricity. Beyond that the details get fuzzy. Understanding how mining actually works reveals something important about why cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin function the way they do. What Mining Is Really Doing At its core crypto mining serves one purpose. It validates transactions and adds them to the blockchain. Every time someone sends Bitcoin from one wallet to…

India’s crypto fraud crisis widened after two separate cases surfaced within 48 hours. A Bengaluru engineer lost Rs. 43.48 lakh through a fake job and crypto trading scam, while a Rs. 20–25 crore Dehradun case was linked to the alleged Rs. 3,200 crore Botbro network. India’s crypto fraud problem has returned to focus after two separate cases surfaced within 48 hours. One case involved a Bengaluru software engineer who lost Rs. 43.48 lakh through a fake job offer. Another involved a Rs. 20–25 crore fraud in Dehradun linked by investigators to the alleged Rs. 3,200 crore Botbro network. Both cases…

What is a Crypto Wallet and How Does it Actually Work Most people assume a crypto wallet works like a regular wallet. Put money in. Take money out. Keep it safe in your pocket. The reality is quite different and understanding the difference matters more than most new investors realise. Your Crypto is Not Actually Inside the Wallet This is the part that surprises almost everyone. A crypto wallet does not store your cryptocurrency. The coins never leave the blockchain. What the wallet stores is something far more important — the private key that proves you own them. Think of…

Bitcoin transactions cut out intermediaries entirely. There is no bank to approve the transfer, no clearing house to process it and no government to authorise it. Bitcoin has no banks, no middlemen and no paperwork. Yet millions of transactions settle every day across the globe. Understanding how that happens reveals why Bitcoin is considered one of the most significant financial innovations in recent history. What is a Bitcoin Transaction? A Bitcoin transaction is a digitally signed instruction. It tells the network that a specific amount of Bitcoin is moving from one address to another. Every transaction is recorded on the…

Blockchain technology helps cryptocurrency networks record, verify, and secure transactions without a central authority. It also supports digital ownership across NFTs, gaming, Web3, and virtual economies The blockchain technology helps cryptocurrencies exchange value since it records transactions in a shared digital ledger. Banks, companies, or particular users cannot manage such a blockchain. Several computers within the blockchain network confirm and save the data. Each cryptocurrency transaction passes verification before getting into the blockchain. The information in the transaction record includes sender and receiver addresses, the amount and a digital signature. Thus, the blockchain proves that the sender owns cryptocurrency and…

Hana Financial Group will buy a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, from Kakao Investment for about $670 million. The deal will make Hana Bank Dunamu’s fourth-largest shareholder and support joint work on blockchain remittances, won-backed stablecoins, and digital asset wealth services in South Korea. Hana Financial Group has moved deeper into South Korea’s digital asset sector through a large stake purchase in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. The deal gives the banking group a stronger position in blockchain payments, remittances, stablecoin services, and digital wealth products. The transaction comes as South Korea’s financial sector prepares for wider…