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.

UK Among 48 Countries Enforcing Crypto Tax Rules Starting Jan- 1

UK Among 48 Countries Enforcing Crypto Tax Rules Starting Jan. 1

As of January 1, 2025, cryptocurrency tax reporting has become mandatory in the United Kingdom and 47 additional jurisdictions. The newly imposed cryptocurrency tax reporting framework will be based on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s instructions and under the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF) regime. As per the latest regulation, the exchanges must collect … Read more

The Ultimate Guide To Ethereum Classic (ETC): Use Cases And Risks

The Ultimate Guide to Ethereum Classic

Ethereum Classic (ETC) refers to an open-source, decentralized, blockchain-based distributed cryptocurrency platform that runs smart contracts. Understand that Ethereum and Ethereum Classic share a common origin, as both were part of the original platform. Ethereum Classic maintains the original, unaltered Ethereum ledger and Proof-of-Work consensus. It facilitates smart contracts, which automate action through the blockchain. … Read more

Robinhood Gives Away $7 Million in Bitcoin, Crypto, and Luxury Items to Users to Celebrate the New Year

Robinhood New Year giveaway with Bitcoin, crypto, and luxury prizes

Popular stock and crypto trading platform Robinhood welcomed the New Year by giving away $1.5 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to users, alongside a lineup of luxury items, including a Porsche 911, a Rolex Daytona, and a Hermes Birkin bag. The HOOD Holidays campaign, which ran from December 26 to December 31, 2025, offered daily … Read more