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Michael Gu, Creator of Boxmining, stared in the Blockchain space as a Bitcoin miner in 2012. Something he immediately noticed was that accurate information is hard to come by in this space. He started Boxmining in 2017 mainly as a passion project, to educate people on digital assets and share his experiences. Being based in Asia, Michael also found a huge discrepancy between digital asset trends and knowledge gap in the West and China.
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A practical framework for testing AI crypto strategies with point-in-time data, frozen models, realistic costs, walk-forward validation and a hard boundary before live capital.
Venice AI offers a useful private multi-model API, but DIEM costs roughly US$1,300 for each US$1 daily allowance. It suits heavy API users.
Canopy has one of the clearest free testnet campaigns in August 2026. Earn CNPY points through official quests, faucet use, testnet activity, and launching a virtual chain.
MetaMask Rewards is real, but the latest official help page says there are no plans for a MASK token. Use the live campaigns for disclosed rewards, not a promised airdrop.
Coinfest Asia runs on 20 and 21 August at Melasti Beach, Bali. Here is what is confirmed, who it suits, and how to plan for its unusual five-venue format.
European Blockchain Convention returns to Barcelona on 16 and 17 September with an unusually institutional lineup. Here is what the agenda can tell us about crypto in Europe.
KBW2026 runs from 29 September to 1 October in Seoul, with the public conference on the final two days. Here is what the speaker mix says about Korea's crypto market.
TOKEN2049 Singapore returns to Marina Bay Sands on 7 and 8 October. The main challenge is not finding something to do, but deciding what deserves your time.
Devcon 8 runs from 3 to 6 November at Jio World Centre in Mumbai. The Ethereum Foundation is building the program around open source, privacy, security, and local participation.
Polymarket has real pUSD rewards, but its June 2026 help article says no token or airdrop has been announced. Here is what users can earn without relying on the rumor.
Ondo Points are live for Ondo Perps trading, but the current official campaign page leaves the reward rate open. Understand the leverage and program rules before chasing points.
Trezor Safe 5 adds a touchscreen and haptics to open-source EAL6+ security for US$169. It is the best-balanced Trezor for regular USB-C use.
Trezor Safe 3 offers open-source cold storage and an EAL6+ Secure Element for US$79. Best for holders who accept a tiny screen and no iPhone support.
Ledger Stax offers a curved E Ink screen and Qi charging for US$399, but not stronger key protection. It suits design-first buyers, not value seekers.
Ledger Flex offers a 2.84-inch E Ink touchscreen for US$249. It suits buyers wanting a premium Ledger without paying US$399 for Stax.
Hyperliquid combines onchain perpetual order books, strong flagship liquidity and a polished terminal. Review its fees, leverage, bridge, safety and restrictions.
Kalshi offers regulated event contracts with dollar funding and broad market coverage. Review its fees, liquidity, KYC, settlement rules and eligibility.
Ledger Nano Gen5 adds an E Ink touchscreen, Bluetooth and Clear Signing for US$179. It is the practical Ledger for regular mobile crypto users.
Is Polymarket worth using? We review its taker fees, order-book liquidity, safety, funding, market rules and country restrictions.
Trezor Safe 7 adds Bluetooth, wireless charging and a larger screen for US$249. It suits mobile users who understand the TROPIC01 disclosure.
Coldcard routed seed generation to a weak software PRNG for years. Attackers are sweeping wallets offline, and firmware fixes do not save old seeds.
FundedXyz offers simulated crypto prop challenges through X, Y and Z modes. Compare its rules, payouts and conflicting funding claims before paying.
Morpho’s $175 million round unites crypto-native VCs and major institutions around open credit. Here is what the money, token and risks actually mean.
Midas has raised $50 million to build a faster liquidity layer for tokenized financial products. We separate the RWA story from issuer, custody and token risks.
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