Amir Rocha

Amir Rocha

// BIO_DATA

I’m Amir Rocha, a reporter who believes you shouldn't need a computer science degree to understand the future of money. I spend my days translating technical developments from Zero-Knowledge rollups into clear, actionable insights for SEC filings. After 8 years in the blockchain space, I’ve learned that the most important story isn't the price, but the technology underneath. I write to help you spot the difference between genuine innovation and a marketing gimmick

// RECENT_TRANSMISSIONS (361 posts)

January 21, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Neynar Acquires Farcaster Protocol; Founders Romero and Srinivasan Step Down

Infrastructure firm Neynar acquires Farcaster and Clanker as founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan exit to pursue a wallet pivot.

January 21, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Delaware Life Launches First U.S. Bitcoin Annuity via BlackRock’s IBIT

Delaware Life becomes the first U.S. insurer to offer Bitcoin exposure in a fixed index annuity, utilizing a volatility-controlled BlackRock index comprised of 25% IBIT.

January 21, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Trump Targets China in Davos Crypto Pivot; BTC Rejects $90K

President Trump frames crypto dominance as a national security issue against China at Davos, signaling imminent market structure legislation.

January 21, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Iran Central Bank Hoarded $507M USDT to Prop Up Rial, Elliptic Reports

A new forensic report reveals how Tehran used intermediaries and local exchanges to inject half a billion dollars in crypto liquidity into its economy.

January 21, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Foundation Breaks Silence with 35-Point Defense as ETH Slips Below $3,000

The Ethereum Foundation pivots to direct marketing with a 35-part institutional showcase, but ETH price fails to react.

January 21, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Surrenders $89K; $1.08B Liquidated as Macro ‘Twin Shock’ Hits

A $1.08 billion liquidation wave wipes out 2026 gains as Japan’s bond crisis and Trump’s Greenland tariff threats hammer risk assets.

January 20, 2026 Governance

Massachusetts Judge Blocks Kalshi Sports Wagers; State Laws Trump CFTC

Judge Christopher Barry-Smith rejects federal preemption argument, handing state regulators a key victory against prediction markets.

January 20, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Crypto Liquidations Hit $350M as Japan Bond Panic Sends Yields to 27-Year Highs

A historic spike in Japanese bond yields to 3.91% triggered a global risk-off wave, wiping out $350M in crypto longs and pushing Bitcoin to test $90,000.

January 20, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Strategy (MSTR) Breaches 700k BTC Reserves with Fresh $2.1B Buy

Michael Saylor’s firm acquires 22,305 BTC at $95k average, pushing total corporate holdings to 3.3% of the total Bitcoin supply.

January 20, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Polymarket Geo-Blocked in Hungary and Portugal as EU Net Tightens

Hungary and Portugal join France and Poland in blocking Polymarket, citing unlicensed gambling laws as the EU regulatory net closes.