Author name: Benedict Maund

Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bullish Times. Covering digital assets, financial regulation, and the intersection of AI and markets. Background in journalism, business development, fintech, and structured products. Writing about the stories that matter — from DeFi governance to cross-border regulation. In the space since 2018.

Early Mickey Mouse Version Skyrockets as Top NFT on OpenSea Following Copyright Expiration

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An early version of Mickey Mouse originally featured in Walt Disney’s 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie,” has recently gained significant […]

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MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Stocks Surge as Bitcoin Boosts Crypto-Related Equities

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The crypto market experienced a significant surge as Bitcoin rose above $45,000, marking its highest point since April 2022. This

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Crypto Betting Company Stake Acquires Naming Rights for Sauber’s F1 Team

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Stake, a cryptocurrency betting and casino platform, has acquired the naming rights to Sauber’s Formula 1 team for the 2024

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Crypto Market Set for Growth, WazirX VP Forecasts Bullish 2024

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Rajagopal Menon, Vice President of WazirX, projects a bullish year ahead for cryptocurrencies. Citing U.S. interest rate cuts and the

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U.S. Dollar ‘Demise’—Iran And Russia Abandon The Dollar Amid Crypto Boom

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The U.S. dollar is experiencing its first yearly loss since 2020, influenced heavily by the Federal Reserve’s change in monetary

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JPMorgan CEO Criticized for Bitcoin ETF Role Amid Anti-Crypto Comments

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has come under fire from the cryptocurrency community. This criticism follows the revelation that JPMorgan has

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Celsius Network’s Strategic Shift to Bitcoin Mining Approved by Court

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Court’s Approval of Celsius Network’s New Direction Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lender, has received approval from a U.S. bankruptcy judge

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Solana Gains Ground in Google Searches Over Ethereum

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Solana has begun to outpace Ethereum in terms of Google search interest—a key indicator of public attention and curiosity in

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Cautionary Tale: Blockchain Developer Scammed on Upwork

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Even seasoned developers can fall prey to sophisticated scams. A concerning trend has emerged on the freelance platform Upwork, where

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