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Dren Hima

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Dren Hima is Head of Research at Coincub, leading research across digital asset regulation, licensing, market structure, tokenization and institutional adoption.

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What to Expect at El Salvador Digital Assets Summit 2025
The Digital Assets Summit 2025 takes place on April 29 at the Hilton in San Salvador. Organized by the National Digital Assets Commission (CNAD), the event brings together global regulators, compliance experts, and industry builders for a full day of panels and closed-door sessions. El Salvador enters its third year since adopting Bitcoin as legal […]...
1 year ago
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Bitcoin vs Solana: Speed, Potential, and Crypto Investment Outlook
Bitcoin and Solana stand out as two of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies, each offering something fundamentally different to investors. Bitcoin is the original digital asset, the benchmark for decentralization, scarcity, and long-term value. Solana, on the other hand, represents the fast-paced future of blockchain technology, built for speed, scalability, and real-world applications beyond ju...
1 year ago
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Crypto Exit Strategy: When and How to Sell Smart
The crypto market pulls in new investors every day with the same question: when is the right time to buy? But far fewer spend enough time thinking about an equally important decision, when and how to sell. Getting in is exciting, but getting out properly is what separates long-term gains from short-lived wins. Without a […]...
1 year ago
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What Is Crypto Staking? Full 2025 Guide to Earning Rewards
Crypto staking is one of the most talked-about ways to earn rewards in the digital asset space. In 2025, as more blockchains adopt Proof of Stake (PoS) models, staking is no longer reserved for crypto veterans. Both newcomers and experienced investors are looking at staking as a way to put their assets to work without […]...
1 year ago
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Crypto Tax in the USA: What You Need to Know for 2025
Crypto investors in the U.S. are heading into 2025 with more scrutiny than ever before. The IRS has introduced new reporting rules, sharper enforcement, and fresh deadlines that bring digital assets firmly into focus. For most taxpayers, the deadline to file is April 15, 2025, while those living abroad have until June 15. If you […]...
1 year ago
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Crypto-Backed Loans Explained
Liquidity Crunch Liquidity has quietly become one of the biggest challenges in crypto. After years of expansion, 2024 and 2025 have been marked by sharp slowdowns. Venture funding that once flooded Web3 projects has thinned out. Central banks, meanwhile, have kept monetary conditions tight, making capital across the board harder to access, both in traditional […]...
2 years ago
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Building Trust in Crypto Exchanges: Why Figure Markets Took a Different Route
The Cracks in Crypto Trust If there’s one thing 2024 and 2025 have made painfully clear, it’s that trust in crypto exchanges remains fragile. For all the progress in market maturity, the same risks keep resurfacing. The Bybit breach earlier this year was a fresh blow, exposing once again how even the biggest players can […]...
2 years ago
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How to Create a Memecoin in 2026
Memecoins are a mix of internet culture, speculation, and community-driven hype. They weren’t designed to solve technical problems or disrupt finance. They exist because people enjoy the absurdity, and because sometimes, the absurd works. Coins like Dogecoin, PEPE, and Shiba Inu didn’t take off because of strong fundamentals. They took off because they tapped into […]...
2 years ago
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How to Create a Cryptocurrency – 2025 Guide
Nearly anyone can build a digital currency today with open-source tools and accessible blockchain platforms. Some do it to serve a niche community, others to support business operations or launch a larger ecosystem. The technical process has become more approachable, but the need for a clear plan, legal awareness, and proper execution hasn’t changed. The […]...
2 years ago
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How to Start a Crypto Business: A Comprehensive Guide
The cryptocurrency market has transformed a lot over the past decade, going from an experimental technology to a recognized component of the global financial system. This presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to establish businesses that use blockchain technology and digital assets. Now is an ideal time to enter the crypto space, as increasing mainstream adoption […]...
2 years ago
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How to Sell Pi Coin Safely
Pi Coin is the native cryptocurrency of Pi Network, a blockchain project that allows users to mine coins using a mobile app. Since its launch, millions of users have accumulated Pi through mining. Now that Pi Network has transitioned to its open mainnet, users can transfer and trade their coins on supported exchanges. Selling Pi […]...
2 years ago
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What is Pi Network? 
Pi Network is a mobile-first cryptocurrency designed to make digital currency accessible without the need for expensive mining hardware or technical expertise. Founded by Stanford graduates and launched on Pi Day, March 14, 2019, the project aims to build a decentralized, peer-to-peer ecosystem that empowers everyday users. Key milestones include its inception by a team […]...
2 years ago
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U.S. Crypto Regulation 2025: Trends & Impact
In early 2025, the landscape of U.S. crypto regulations underwent significant changes, marking a historical moment for the cryptocurrency industry. This period has seen the introduction of new rules and guidelines that not only address long-standing issues in market oversight but also aim to promote innovation and protect investors. As federal agencies like the SEC […]...
2 years ago
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X and Crypto: Elon Musk’s Vision and Trump’s Bitcoin Reserves
Elon Musk’s Crypto Vision and Trump’s Bitcoin Reserves The crypto market continues to receive more attention as it is going through a transformative period. Influential figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump are impacting the sector tremendously. Elon Musk’s X.com, formerly known as Twitter, is being considered as the ultimate app for integrating social media, […]...
2 years ago
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Crypto Quantum Computing: Wallet Risks and Implications
Crypto Quantum Computing Quantum computing, which we once used to hear of only in science fiction movies, is now a reality. Basically, quantum computing entails an extraordinary ability to solve complex mathematical problems. While this sounds as technologically brilliant, it also means that it can be a disruptor to many industries. In the case of […]...
2 years ago
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What is an ICO?
The crypto market continues to grasp the attention of investors globally, and there are plenty of opportunities for massive gains every day that traditional markets can rarely match. In the previous bull cycle, many altcoins soared and provided massive returns from their initial coin offering (ICO) stages to their all-time highs. Many early investors became […]...
2 years ago
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What is KYC in Crypto? A Guide to Crypto Compliance
With crypto changing by the day, compliance and security have become important aspects for the market to grow sustainably. Perhaps the most important regulatory practice involving crypto would be Know Your Customer (KYC). KYC aims to combat illegal activities such as money laundering and fraud, and it is a mandatory process for most centralized crypto […]...
2 years ago
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NFTs vs SFTs: Key Differences
Blockchain has evolved, and over the years, we have seen innovations in the web3 space, with NFTs being among the biggest. Both NFTs – and SFTs for that matter – lead in terms of redefining ownership and utility in the digital space, and they have helped shape industries such as modern gaming, art, real estate, […]...
2 years ago
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XYO Price Prediction 2026 & 2030
XYO is a growing ecosystem in the blockchain industry that tries to bridge the physical with the digital. In essence, XYO empowers individuals and businesses to achieve digital sovereignty by combining decentralized technologies with data verification systems.  XYO was founded in 2018 by XY Labs, and ever since it has become one of the leading […]...
2 years ago
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Poland vs Lithuania: Which is the Best for Your VASP License?
Introduction With crypto becoming more mainstream, its adoption in the European Union is underway. The EU provides a decent environment for crypto businesses, especially with the MiCA regulation fully coming into effect at the end of 2024. Nonetheless, crypto businesses that want to operate within the EU, need to have Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) […]...
2 years ago
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Best Crypto Launches of 2024
Best Crypto Launch 2024 Report – Snapshot on September 23rd, 2024 Ondo Finance leads with over $1 billion market cap. Notcoin onboarded over 2.8 million holders. Jupiter boasts one of the best market cap-to-fundraising ratios with a $1 billion valuation from $5 million raised. LayerZero attracted major investments and surpassed half a million holders across […]...
2 years ago
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Top 10 Crypto-Friendly Countries in 2026
A “crypto-friendly” country fosters an environment where blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies thrive through clear regulations, tax benefits, and financial integration. These countries matter to investors and businesses by providing legal clarity, reducing tax burdens, and encouraging innovation. In 2026, global crypto adoption has surged, with more nations embracing blockchain f...
2 years ago