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Howard Lim

Crypto & Digital Assets Reporter. Covers cryptocurrency markets, blockchain infrastructure, and the institutional adoption of digital assets. He reports on token prices, protocol developments, and regulatory pressure without cheerleading or dismissiveness. DeFi, exchange flows, and Bitcoin/Ether market structure are regular themes.

Articles by Howard Lim

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Crypto8 August 20264 min read

Crypto Edges Higher on Iran Hopes, But Fear Gauge Stays at 27

Bitcoin climbed toward $65,000 and altcoins rallied Tuesday as diplomatic signals on Iran de-escalated, but the market's fear index remained frozen at "Fear" level, highlighting a persistent disconnect between price action and sentiment.

Howard Lim

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Crypto6 August 20264 min read

Bitcoin Slips Below $63,000 as Coinbase Earnings Miss, Rate-Hike Fears Weigh on Crypto Sentiment

Bitcoin fell to a two-week low near $62,900 on Friday as weaker-than-expected earnings from Coinbase Global and fading hopes for U.S. crypto legislation prompted speculative investors to pull back, dragging the broader market lower.

Howard Lim

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Crypto6 August 20265 min read

$140 Million Coldcard Hack Exposes Critical Flaw in Bitcoin Hardware Wallets, Shakes Self-Custody Faith

Hackers exploited a software bug in Coinkite Inc.’s Coldcard wallets to steal at least 1,600 bitcoin worth roughly $140 million, prompting a crisis of confidence in the security of offline crypto storage and a broader market reassessment of self-custody risks.

Howard Lim

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Crypto19 July 20264 min read

Ethereum Surges 6% as Cooler US Inflation Data Shifts Rate-Cut Expectations

Major cryptocurrencies rallied after June’s Consumer Price Index came in below forecasts, driving traders to sharply reduce bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase in July. Ethereum led the move with a 6.1% gain, while Bitcoin climbed nearly 4%.

Howard Lim