Stories by Paul Quickenden
Broken rails, better rails: why TradFi needs DeFi now
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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As analogue-era banking creaks under digital demand, DeFi is quietly rewiring the rails of global finance, not blowing them up.
Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.
From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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defi
Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.
Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
Wed, 21st May 2025
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Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.
Is the crypto bull run over?
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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defi
After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.
Still think of crypto as the 'slots' of the investment world? Think again
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Despite perceptions of crypto as risky gambling, long-term investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum can yield significant gains, rewarding patience over panic.