There are skeleton keys, keystones, and key factors to writing a successful newsletter. 

In this strange, magical world we’re surrounded by all types of keys. Some that can unlock doors or chests, and some that can unlock untold potential. 

So, come down this rabbit hole with us and we’ll find that master key, the one that opens up the secret to the best crypto investments.

Espresso Shots

☕️ Binance USD On the Outs 💰🗑️

Coinbase has announced that it will cease trading Binance USD stablecoin in less than a month.

This is hot on the heels of the Paxos Trust announcing that it would also stop minting Binance USD.

So far this largely seems to be a result of regulatory pressure against Binance USD's issuer, Paxos. 

These companies may be wisely trying to distance themselves from Binance USD before the SEC gets on them for selling unregistered securities. But Coinbase claims the freeze on Binance USD came purely from internal deliberation.

“Our determination to suspend trading for BUSD is based on our own internal monitoring and review processes,” said a spokesperson for Coinbase.

“When reviewing BUSD we determined that it no longer met our listing standards and will be suspended.”

Now that Binance USD can no longer sit at the Coinbase or Paxos lunch tables, the coin will have to decide if it’s going to eat in the hall or sit with the anime kids.

☕️ Crypto Ban Not Off the Table for IMF ❌ 🪙

Three major financial boards are preparing to make a recommendation to the world on crypto, and they won't take a ban off the table.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), The Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) are the three entities providing crypto recommendations to the G20 countries.

But Kristalina Georgieva, Managing DIrector for the IMF, thinks that a crypto ban is still a possibility if they can’t control crypto’s risk and stability.

“We are very much in favor of regulating the world of digital money… If the regulation is slow to come and crypto assets become a higher risk for consumers and potentially for financial stability,” said Georgieva, then a ban, “should not be taken off the table.”

Just know that if crypto becomes illegal worldwide, we will still continue to write the newsletter. It will just be much cooler because it’ll be illegal.

☕️ Playboy MetaMansion Announced 👯‍♀️ ⛲️

That’s right, Playboy, the magazine that has been rendered almost completely defunct with the advent of the internet, intends to create a digital Playboy mansion in the metaverse.

Though anyone will be able to enter, the VIP areas or “cool places” will be limited to those users with a “Rabbitar” 3D, a 3D NFT avatar collection released by Playboy last year.

Liz Suman, the VP for Art, Editorial, and Web3 at Playboy, claims that too many brands are dismissive of the capabilities of Web3. Playboy is not going to be one of them.

“A lot of things are changing and evolving in real-time, and I think it’s too soon to have a verdict,” said Suman. “There’s a real opportunity for storytelling that is not traditional. To me, that’s what’s interesting.”

In keeping with Playboy’s hopes of nontraditional storytelling, the Playboy MetaMansion will contain a secret courtroom where Rabbitar-holding players can testify against the ghost of Hugh Hefner.

Spilling the Beans

The Secret to a Lucrative Investment... ⏰

What’s the secret to a lucrative investment?

There are a variety of factors to consider, such as the nature of your investment and how much capital you’re willing to put down.

But somehow, none of those variables are as important as knowing when to invest.

That was the thesis of a recent article that got our attention.

Crypto journalist Mat Di Salvo posits that, “If You Bought Bitcoin After 2015: You Likely Lost Money.”

And much of his article is an examination on how most retail investors have actually lost money in Bitcoin.

It’s a reaction to the “Crypto Shock and Losses” report from the Bank for International Settlements. The report states that though the majority of investors lost money on Bitcoin, “sophisticated investors,” always seemed to know when to sell.

And those sophisticated investors are really comprised of hedge funds, whales, and  traders who keep a keen eye on the market. 

In the past seven years, the real Bitcoin losses have been flowing out of the pockets of the little guys. The individual investors. Particularly the ones who didn't follow the market too closely.

You and me.

But there’s no reason that we can’t be like the “sophisticated” investors who are making a killing in this space.

And how do we do that?

Well, first off, knowledge is power, but not all knowledge is created equally. 

One of the principle tenets of crypto is DYOR or Do Your Own Research. You need to be getting your information from an array of reputable sources, like this newsletter.

So, if you’re reading this and you're already subscribed, you’re on the right path.

But don’t stop at us. Try digging deeper, look into crypto education resources. Join Discord. Chat with friendly strangers. It’s not the ‘90s anymore, you don’t have to be afraid of people you meet on the internet.

Ultimately, all the research that you glean should inform your portfolio. Before you buy into a token, read about their tokenomics, see if their values align with their own and if this is an investment you can feel confident in. 

There’s nothing better than getting in early. We’d like to all hop in our time machine and buy Bitcoin back in 2011, but that’s not happening.

The best thing we can do is to pay close attention so we can be early to whatever comes next.

Those investors who got rich off Bitcoin bought in early because they paid attention and they believed in Bitcoin’s utility.

So stay informed, keep reading and listening, and wait until you find that investment you can get really excited about, cause that may just be your Bitcoin.

And while we’re giving out not-financial-advice…

Don’t buy any more silverware from my cousin Terry. Those are family heirlooms and my aunt desperately wants them back.

Terry, if you’re reading this, you can come home. We won’t be mad.

Meme of the Day

You don't look like a very stablecoin to me. 🙄

Crypto 101

Whales: Whales are individuals or entities, like hedge funds or VC firms, that own massive amounts of a specific type of cryptocurrency.

Because they own so much of the currency, these whales can disproportionately affect the market when they sell or trade their shares.

Unlike real whales, crypto whales have never become endangered because of overhunting for their oil and blubber, but it’s only a matter of time.

The Last Sip

In the vein of the Playboy MetaMansion, here are three more branded areas we can expect to explore in the Metaverse.

• The Arby’s Arboretum: See roast beef plants thrive and food poisoning develop in its natural habitat.

• The Sherwin-Williams Gallery: You can watch paint dry… but in the metaverse!

• The Pepto-Bismol Palace: With stunning fidelity using the Unreal engine, you’ll feel like you’re really stuck on the toilet.

Stay Caffeinated,

Coffee & Crypto Team

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