Author: Karly Marie

What Are Social Backlinks and Why Do They Matter? If you’re focusing solely on website-to-website link building, you’re missing out on a critical SEO asset: social backlinks. These are the links that point to your website from social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, and even YouTube. While Google has stated that social bookmarks in SEO don’t directly influence rankings, there’s overwhelming evidence that social media backlinks indirectly contribute to better visibility, faster indexing, and stronger domain authority. Simply put, your content is more likely to rank when it’s shared, linked, and engaged with across social platforms.…

A March 18, 2025, survey by Coinbase, conducted in collaboration with EY-Parthenon, reveals that 83% of institutional investors plan to increase their crypto holdings this year. The survey, which polled 352 institutional firms, highlights a growing appetite for digital assets driven by: Crypto Becoming a Core Institutional Asset Among the key findings: DeFi and Regulation: Key Drivers of Institutional Growth The report also highlights a significant shift towards DeFi, predicting that: Despite ongoing regulatory challenges and market volatility, institutional confidence remains strong. Coinbase remains optimistic, stating: “Institutions are deepening their engagement with crypto in 2025—from larger allocations to expanding use…

With XRP gaining strong momentum, crypto analyst Gert van Lagen predicts the altcoin will surge to $38. While this projection seems ambitious given XRP’s current price under $3, key technical indicators strongly support this bullish outlook. Technical Patterns Point to Major XRP Breakout Lagen’s two-week technical analysis identifies two key bullish signals: Based on these patterns, van Lagen predicts XRP will surpass its previous highs, targeting $38. He even considers this a conservative estimate, given XRP’s tendency to exceed expectations in past rallies. Ripple vs SEC Case Conclusion Fuels XRP Optimism The XRP community is buzzing following the official resolution…

A newly discovered remote access trojan (RAT), StilachiRAT, is targeting cryptocurrency users by stealing wallet credentials and financial data through Google Chrome vulnerabilities. Microsoft Incident Response researchers detailed the malware’s sophisticated attack methods in a March 17, 2025 report, warning crypto holders of elevated security risks. How StilachiRAT Steals Crypto Funds The malware is designed to infiltrate Google Chrome, specifically targeting cryptocurrency wallet extensions and stored login credentials. Key features of the attack include: Microsoft’s Security Warning: How to Protect Your Crypto Microsoft warns that StilachiRAT’s ability to remain hidden and intercept transactions makes it one of the most dangerous…

The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are deepening discussions on cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology investments, following a series of meetings between senior officials from both nations. On March 20, UAE’s National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan revealed that he met with David Sacks, the White House crypto and AI czar, to discuss the expanding role of digital currencies and AI-driven investment opportunities. Trump Hosts UAE’s Top Security Official The discussions followed a March 18 White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, where he and senior officials met Tahnoon to explore…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued yet another non-binding interpretation regarding cryptocurrency mining, but instead of offering regulatory certainty, it has drawn harsh criticism from Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw. The statement, released by SEC staff under the Acting Chairman’s office, attempts to clarify whether Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining qualifies as a security under U.S. law. However, Crenshaw argues that it fails to provide clarity and instead relies on circular reasoning. “These supposedly ‘clarifying’ statements deliver neither progress nor clarity.” — SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw Flawed Assumptions in the SEC’s Reasoning The SEC’s statement claims that crypto mining does…

The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has announced plans to regulate crypto exchanges, custody services, and some brokerage firms under existing financial services laws. The Treasury Department confirmed on March 21 that these platforms will soon be required to: The proposed regulatory framework comes ahead of Australia’s federal election, set to take place by May 17, where the ruling Labor Party and the opposition Coalition are currently in a tight race. What the New Crypto Laws Will Cover The government has outlined a four-priority approach to crypto regulation: This measured approach aims to ensure consumer protection without…

Australian law enforcement, in collaboration with Binance Australia and the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), has issued a warning about a sophisticated Binance impersonation scam targeting crypto investors. More than 130 potential victims have been identified after messages from scammers surfaced on an encrypted platform. These fraudulent messages claim that the recipient’s Binance account has been breached, and include fake verification codes to make the scam appear legitimate. How the Scam Works Authorities Urge Immediate Action What to Do If You’re Targeted Australian Federal Police Commander Graeme Marshall advised investors to take immediate action if they receive an alert: Binance and…

At the Blockworks Digital Asset Conference, former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a pre-recorded speech vowing to transform the United States into a Bitcoin superpower. He outlined a crypto-forward policy, promising regulatory reforms, a national Bitcoin reserve, and clearer stablecoin legislation to position America as the global leader in digital assets. Ending the “War on Crypto” Trump accused the Biden administration of waging a regulatory war on crypto, particularly through Operation Choke Point 2.0, which restricted banking services to crypto-related businesses. He pledged to dismantle these restrictions, ensuring a pro-crypto financial system in the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: A Strategic Move?…

The February 21st hack on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been confirmed as the largest digital asset breach ever, with hackers stealing over $1.4 billion, primarily in Ethereum (ETH). Hours after the attack, authorities identified North Korea’s Lazarus Group as the mastermind behind the theft. How the Hack Happened Reports indicate that Bybit had ignored security vulnerabilities flagged months before the attack. CEO Ben Zhou admitted that the exchange’s Safe security feature had become incompatible with the platform’s framework, but the issue was not addressed in time. Tracking the Stolen Funds Despite the breach, Bybit’s internal investigation has successfully traced 88.87%…