Author: Kelvin Munene
Kelvin Munene
Kelvin Munene is a crypto and finance journalist with over 6 years of experience in market analysis and expert commentary. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Actuarial Science from Mount Kenya University and is known for meticulous research in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial markets. His work has been featured in top publications including Coingape, Cryptobasic, MetaNews, Coinedition, and Coincentral. Kelvin specializes in uncovering emerging crypto trends and delivering data-driven analyses to help readers make informed decisions. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, traveling, and exploring new adventures.
Cryptocurrency is digital money powered by blockchain, allowing users to send, store, and trade assets online while managing risks around wallets, prices, and scams Cryptocurrency has become a popular topic in digital finance, allowing people to pay for and receive money online independently of financial institutions. Despite seeming complex, the basic idea is easy to understand. Understanding Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency is digital money based on blockchain technology. All transactions are recorded in a publicly accessible digital ledger. The record is maintained on multiple computers, making it impossible for any single organization to control the network. How Does Cryptocurrency Work? As stated…
India’s crypto exchange market is moving through a stricter compliance phase in 2026 as FIU registration, KYC checks, tax reporting, and INR access shape user choices. CoinDCX, CoinSwitch, WazirX, ZebPay, Mudrex, Giottus, Unocoin, Bitbns, SunCrypto, and KoinBX remain key platforms for Indian users Crypto exchange use is growing as India places focus on FIU registration, KYC checks, tax reporting, and anti-money laundering controls in 2026. The government has brought virtual digital asset service providers under anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing rules. As of March 9, 2026, 54 VDA service providers had registered with FIU-India as reporting entities, according to a…
The Ethereum community has launched Clear Signing, a new security feature that makes crypto wallet approvals easier to read before users sign transactions. The ERC-7730-based standard aims to reduce blind signing risks and has gained support from Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, WalletConnect and Fireblocks. Ethereum has introduced Clear Signing, a new security standard aimed at reducing blind signing risks across crypto wallets and on-chain platforms. The feature turns unreadable transaction data into clear details before users approve actions. Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, WalletConnect, Keycard, Argot, Fireblocks and other platforms are among the early supporters. Ethereum Targets Blind Signing Risks The Ethereum community…
India and the United States lead global crypto adoption as digital asset use grows across payments, remittances, and institutional finance. APAC recorded the fastest on-chain growth, while US regulation may add pressure on India to move beyond its tax-led crypto approach. India and the United States are leading global cryptocurrency adoption as digital asset use expands across payments, remittances, trading, and corporate finance, according to a report by NFT Plazas. The report, citing the Chainalysis 2025 Global Adoption Index, said both countries remain at the front of the adoption race. It also comes as the United States works on clearer…
Fake macOS help posts are spreading crypto wallet stealers through malicious Terminal commands. Microsoft said the ClickFix campaign targets iCloud data, saved passwords, private files, and wallets such as Exodus, Ledger, and Trezor Fake macOS troubleshooting posts are being used to install crypto wallet stealers on Apple computers. Microsoft Defender Security Research Team said attackers are publishing guides on Medium, Craft, and Squarespace that tell users to run Terminal commands for common Mac issues. The commands instead download malware that targets iCloud data, saved passwords, browser data, and crypto wallet keys. Fake Mac Guides Use ClickFix Tricks Attackers present the…
From Bitcoin to Bonds: How Real-World Asset Tokenization Is Reshaping Finance Bitcoin may have introduced the world to blockchain, but the more consequential shift in 2026 is happening quietly in boardrooms and balance sheets. Tokenization is shifting from niche pilots to core capital-markets infrastructure, with some of the world’s most recognized financial institutions now deeply involved. Companies like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity Investments have launched real products on the blockchain, including Treasury funds and private credit strategies. The premise is straightforward. A tokenized asset is a digital representation of a financial instrument that trades on a blockchain rather than…
India saw over ₹3 crore in crypto scam losses in early May 2026, involving fake trading apps, WhatsApp groups, wallet drainers, and blackmail. Police reported cases across several states, while the ED and MHA expanded action against crypto-linked financial crimes. Crypto fraud cases in India rose sharply in the first week of May 2026, with reported losses crossing ₹3 crore across several states. Police reports showed fake trading apps, WhatsApp investment groups, wallet drainer scams, and blackmail-linked fraud cases. The cases also came as the Enforcement Directorate increased its focus on crypto-linked financial crimes. Besides, the Ministry of Home Affairs…
ZachXBT reported that DSJEX and BG Wealth ran a crypto Ponzi scheme that collected over $150 million from investors before collapsing. The scheme used fake trading signals, daily return promises, and referral rewards to attract users. After tracing more than $93 million in outflows, ZachXBT helped Tether, Binance, OKX, and U.S. law enforcement freeze over $41.5 million linked to the case On-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed new details about the collapse of the DSJ Exchange (DSJEX) and BG Wealth Sharing crypto scheme, which allegedly collected more than $150 million from investors before shutting down operations last week. Authorities and crypto firms…
In April 2026, crypto hacks reached a record monthly high, with 29 incidents and $651 million in losses. Drift Protocol and Kelp DAO accounted for most of the losses, raising fresh concerns over DeFi security, North Korean cyber activity, social engineering attacks, and institutional trust in blockchain infrastructure April 2026 became the worst month on record for cryptocurrency hacks by incident count, with DeFiLlama tracking 29 attacks across crypto projects. Security firm CertiK reported $651 million in losses, making April the largest monthly total since March 2022, excluding the February 2025 Bybit hack. The wave of attacks turned attention back…
Stablecoins and Open Source: The Quiet Engine Driving India’s Crypto Developer Boom There is a popular assumption that regulatory uncertainty slows down innovation. In India’s crypto space, that assumption does not hold. While policymakers debate frameworks and tax structures, Indian developers are quietly building some of the most technically ambitious blockchain projects in the world. Why Regulatory Fog Doesn’t Stop Code From Shipping The conversation around crypto in India has been dominated by trading volumes, tax burdens and compliance anxieties. The 30% flat tax on virtual digital assets and the 1% TDS introduced in 2022 hammered domestic exchange volumes. But…