Maka O Kalani

As a writer, Maka explores how digital assets and decentralized finance can empower communities, promote financial sovereignty, and align with human values of harmony, stewardship, and rising together. Their work spans insightful articles, threads, and creative content on Bitcoin, altcoins, NFTs, DeFi, and the evolving crypto landscape—often infusing a unique island perspective that highlights ethical innovation and cultural resilience.

Kalshi Kicks Out U.S. Politician And MrBeast Employee Over Insider Trading Violations

Kalshi Kicks Out U.S. Politician And MrBeast Employee Over Insider Trading Violations

On Wednesday, predictions marketplace Kalshi fined and suspended two users for violations of the platform’s insider trading rules. The first case involves a U.S. politician who ran for the Governor of California last year, while the second incident concerns an employee of popular YouTuber MrBeast. In recent months, Kalshi and Polymarket, which enable users to … Read more

What Are Meme Coins? A Guide to DOGE, SHIB, and Crypto Trends

What Are Meme Coins? A 2026 Guide to DOGE, SHIB, and Crypto Trends

Meme coins, the digital currencies based on nothing more than a funny meme, are more of a community-driven investment. These digital coins, inspired by literal memes, gained hype from social media trends and internet culture. Investing in this joke-inspired digital currency often sounds bewildering, as its value can randomly surge and crash to zero overnight. … Read more

Binance Takes Top Spot in Reserves with Stablecoins Now Above 65%

Binance Takes Top Spot in Reserves with Stablecoins Now Above 65%

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has solidified its dominance in the digital asset sector by hitting a historic milestone. Reportedly, the exchange is now holding more than 65% of all stablecoin reserves on centralized exchanges (CEX). Earlier this month, Binance’s stablecoin reserves, comprising USDT and USDC, surpassed $47.5 billion, marking a 31% year-over-year increase … Read more

ROBO Airdrop: Registration Window Closed on Feb 24 – What Next?

ROBO Airdrop: Registration Window Closed on Feb 24 - What Next?

The ROBO Airdrop is the official token distribution event for OpenMind/Fabric, a decentralized AI and robotics infrastructure network. As of February 2026, the Fabric Foundation has launched a registration portal for the $ROBO token, which is the utility and governance token powering their decentralized robotics network. Registration and eligibility verification opened on February 20, 2026, … Read more

Seeker (SKR) Up 40%: Will Profit-Taking Trap Bulls?

Seeker (SKR) Up 40%: Will Profit-Taking Trap Bulls?

Seeker(SKR), the native governance and utility token for the Solana Mobile Seeker, a second-generation Web3-native smartphone launched by Solana Labs’ mobile division, has surged 40% recently. The digital asset has been performing well in the market and reportedly surpassed the market cap of $100 million, becoming the 168th largest cryptocurrency by market cap. SKR’s recent … Read more

U.S. Seizes $61M in USDT Tied to ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam

U.S. Seizes $61M in USDT Tied to ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam

U.S. federal prosecutors in North Carolina announced that they have seized more than $61 million worth of USDT linked to a large-scale cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme known as “pig butchering.” The scammers preyed on victims through fake online relationships and fraudulent trading platforms, claiming to have serious market expertise. U.S. Seizes $61M in USDT From … Read more

Digital Assets Explained: Definition, Types, And Importance

Digital Assets Explained: Definition, Types, And Importance

Digital assets refer to any digital files or records that are uniquely identifiable, owned, and hold value, ranging from cryptocurrencies and NFTs to digital media and online accounts. They are stored electronically and can be traded or managed, often using blockchain technology to verify ownership.  To be considered a digital asset, an item must be … Read more

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide as AI Scare Hits Crypto

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide as AI Scare Hits Crypto

The broader cryptocurrency market is facing a sharp downturn, with major digital assets such as BTC, ETH, and XRP posting significant intraday losses. These three big names have been showing an extended bearish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market, trading below key moving averages and support levels.  Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, generally called … Read more