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Rethinking Volatility: A Pathway to Detachment and Service

In a world of constant volatility-whether in crypto, finance, health, or society-how can individuals find meaning, resilience, and purpose? Drawing from personal experience in crypto, philosophical insights, and Baha’i teachings, this reflection explores how impermanence can be a catalyst for personal growth, detachment, and selfless service. Rather than resisting uncertainty, we can embrace it as an opportunity to embody virtues that contribute to lasting, collective progress.

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The Hype Trap: Crypto Exchanges and AI Trading Bots

In this insightful blog post, Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, explores the intersection of AI and crypto trading. He discusses the potential benefits of AI-driven bots, while highlighting the risks of conflicts of interest, regulatory challenges, and the erosion of user autonomy. Caselin advocates for empowering users with transparent, optional tools rather than relying on hype-driven AI solutions that could undermine trust in the crypto ecosystem.

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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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