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CRYPTO 101, EDUCATION Ben Caselin CRYPTO 101, EDUCATION Ben Caselin

How to Diversify Your Crypto Portfolio

This article dives into the core principles of crypto portfolio diversification, from spreading investments across different market sectors to utilising advanced strategies for risk management and portfolio rebalancing. We'll explore how you can build a more resilient portfolio tailored to your goals.

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xStocks and the Future of Tokenised Equities ft. Adam Levi, Co-Founder of Backed

In this VALR Podcast episode, Farzam Ehsani interviews Adam Levi of Backed, issuer of xStocks, tokenised equities launched in June 2025. Comparable to stablecoins, xStocks track underlying equities like Tesla, offering fractionalisation, instant settlement, and 24/7 trading. Levi predicts tokenised equities surpassing stablecoins’ value by 2033. Backed leverages The vision? A financial system democratising wealth creation, countering fiat erosion.

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The Dignity of Labour: Honouring Work, Reclaiming Value

Rising crypto prices fuel memes that belittle the nine-to-five, overlooking work’s profound value. When seen as service, labour is a noble act, building society and character. Discontent arises from fiat currency’s inflation, eroding rewards. Sound money like Bitcoin or gold upholds fairness, preserving the lasting worth of effort.

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Pyth Network: How Real-Time Data is Shaping DeFi

Pyth Network is a decentralised oracle delivering real-time, institutional-grade market data to blockchains, enhancing DeFi applications. Using first-party data from financial institutions, its pull model ensures efficient, accurate price feeds for decentralised exchanges, lending protocols, and stablecoins, with the PYTH token enabling community governance.

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What Is Toncoin (TON)? Exploring the TON Blockchain and Telegram's Integrated Crypto Wallet

Telegram’s TON blockchain and Toncoin (TON) enable fast, low-fee crypto transactions. The self-custodial TON Wallet, integrated into Telegram, offers seamless transfers, staking, and DeFi access. While driving mass adoption, concerns about centralisation and regulatory risks remain for Telegram’s Web3 ecosystem.

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