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Recently, I came across a piece of data that’s quite interesting—about the growth of the cryptocurrency market in Latin America. According to the report, the growth rate of cryptocurrency users in the Latin American region in 2025 is actually three times that of the United States. This figure really reflects a very clear trend.
It also makes sense when you think about it. Many countries in Latin America face issues like currency devaluation and financial instability, and cryptocurrencies provide local users with a new option for asset allocation. Moreover, Latin America has a high proportion o

Recently, I saw people discussing cases where certain stocks are being shorted, and it reminded me of an interesting statement CoinDesk made about its own background. This media outlet still has some influence in the crypto industry, and in 2023 it even won a journalism award for its in-depth coverage of FTX. But there’s one noteworthy point here—its parent company, Bullish, itself has an investment presence in the digital asset space, which means CoinDesk employees, including reporters, may hold related equity incentives.
In other words, when a media organization has such investment ties behi

Recently, I’ve noticed that many people still have some confusion about profit and loss calculations in crypto trading, especially the concept of pnl. In fact, the profit and loss logic in traditional finance is basically the same as in the crypto world, but there are some details worth understanding deeply.
Let's start with the basics. PnL is used to reflect the change in your position value over a specific period. Without a clear framework to understand your profits and losses, trading can become really chaotic. I’ve seen many traders who have been trading for over half a year but are still

Recently, I frequently need to use temporary phone numbers, such as testing verification code interfaces or registering overseas accounts. Buying new SIM cards is not cost-effective, and I later discovered the SMS verification platform, which is a lifesaver. Basically, it uses virtual SMS numbers to replace real numbers for receiving SMS verification codes, so you don't have to worry about privacy leaks and can quickly handle various testing needs.
I've experienced quite a few pitfalls myself, trying several platforms—some simply don't receive messages, others have huge delays. In the end, I s

Recently, a friend asked me about wallet security, and as we talked, the topic shifted to mnemonic phrases. I realized that many people don't truly understand why mnemonic phrases are so important; they are just told to back them up and keep them safe, and that's it. But without understanding the underlying logic, it's hard to truly appreciate their significance.
Let's start with private keys. A private key is the key to your digital assets; only by controlling the private key can you truly control those assets. The problem is, private keys are usually random 64-character hexadecimal strings,

While recently revisiting the history before Pi’s launch, I suddenly realized that this project has taken a rather unusual path—from the seed of the idea to reaching the market.
First, let’s talk about the two founders. Chengdiao Fan is a Ph.D. in Behavioral Science from Stanford, and his research focuses on human-computer interaction and social computing—simply put, how to use technology to influence human behavior. The other is Nicolas Kokkalis, a Ph.D. in Computer Science, who also teaches blockchain at Stanford. What’s interesting is that among Dr. Fan’s classmates at Stanford is an except

Recently, I’ve seen many discussions in the community about losses during a bull market. I’ve also noticed an interesting phenomenon: when prices rise, traders tend to lose the most. It sounds ironic, but it’s a common trap in the market.
A bull market should be the easiest time to make money, so why are so many people still losing? I believe the core reason is that emotions take over rationality. When a coin suddenly surges 50% or even doubles, FOMO kicks in. Many traders aren’t accumulating early and positioning themselves ahead of time; instead, they wait until the gains are already signifi

Recently, I've been experimenting again with virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS, and I found that this method really saves effort. Previously, I had to deal with verification codes a lot when testing interfaces and registering on some overseas websites—sometimes the codes wouldn't arrive, or there would be a half-day delay. It wasn't until later that I realized there are dedicated SMS receiving platforms you can use.
Basically, virtual phone numbers for receiving SMS are just renting a temporary number—no need to buy a new SIM card, and no worries about privacy leaks. I've tried several p

Recently, many beginners have been asking what OI means. In fact, this indicator is really crucial in futures and derivatives trading. Today, I want to share my understanding.
OI stands for open interest, simply the total number of open contracts that haven't been closed yet. You might ask, what's the difference between this and trading volume? The key difference is that trading volume shows how many trades occurred over a period of time, while OI indicates how many open positions are still active. Using both indicators together allows us to get a clearer picture of what the market is doing.
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Recently, I encountered scenarios requiring temporary verification codes again, so I dug out a few Chinese SMS verification platforms I tested before and summarized some pitfalls.
Honestly, virtual numbers are really convenient, especially when testing APIs or registering overseas accounts, saving the hassle of buying a SIM card. The key is that now there are more Chinese SMS verification platforms to choose from, but their quality varies greatly—some can't receive messages at all, others have delays of half a day, which is quite frustrating.
The more reliable ones I've used include: SMS-Activ

Recently, someone asked me how to choose a wallet, and honestly, that's a very good question. Because if you choose incorrectly, your asset security could really be at risk.
Let me start with the conclusion: where you put your money depends on how you use it. Different cryptocurrency wallets are suitable for different scenarios, and there is no such thing as an absolute "safest."
First, let's talk about exchange wallets. If you frequently trade mainstream coins like USDT or Bitcoin, an exchange wallet is very convenient. Deposits and withdrawals are quick, there are many trading pairs, and fee

Recently, many friends have asked me how to make money with cryptocurrencies, so today I’ll give a systematic overview of this topic. Actually, whether you're a beginner or have some experience, as long as you master the right methods, there are real opportunities in this market by 2025.
Let's start with the basics—cryptocurrencies are essentially digital assets protected by encryption technology to secure your funds. Their biggest feature is decentralization, with no banks or governments involved. That’s why so many people are optimistic about them.
When it comes to how to make money with cry

Recently, I’ve found that many people are still keeping large assets on exchanges. Honestly, this risk is truly huge. I want to talk about cold wallets, because they are really a must-have for protecting your crypto assets.
First, let’s talk about why you need a cold wallet. If your coins only exist on an exchange, then they’re not really yours—this line may sound hurtful, but it’s indeed the fact. Exchanges may be targeted by hackers, may have security vulnerabilities, and the platform itself might even crash. Cold wallets are different: they are offline storage, with no internet connection,

Recently revisited Mark Minervini's trading approach, and I have to admit, this guy is truly a trading genius. He has won the US Trading Championship twice, with one year achieving a 155% return and another 334.8%. Such achievements are top-tier regardless of the era. Even more impressive is that his worst year in his entire trading career still yielded a 128% return, with only one quarter showing a loss, and that loss was less than 1% of the principal. Such results are not achieved by luck.
Mark Minervini is never secretive and has always shared his trading system. He says he has used the sam

I recently saw news about Huang Xuncai's visit to Japan, and his diplomatic statements are quite interesting. Singapore, as a small country, is geographically caught in the middle of great power rivalries. Huang Xuncai's visit to Japan this time perfectly illustrates how Singapore survives in such a situation. He clearly stated that Singapore will not choose sides or favor one over the other. It sounds simple, but actually doing it is not easy. Think about it—China, the United States, and Japan are three major powers. Singapore needs to maintain good relations with all of them; leaning toward