Maya Collins

Maya Collins

Maya Collins is a seasoned journalist and author for Crypto Daily, where she specializes in exploring the intersection of blockchain, digital assets, and culture. With a focus on NFTs, Web3 gaming, and the growing creator economy, Maya breaks down complex trends into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with both industry insiders and curious newcomers.

Stories By Maya Collins

Gold Price Today: Middle East Risk and Fed Bets Lift Gold

Gold Price Today: Middle East Risk and Fed Bets Lift Gold

Spot gold near $4,018 as traders weigh Middle East strikes and December Fed hike odds near 82%, with Brent above $90 and...

in Gold by Maya Collins
USDC as Derivatives Collateral: Why Marex and Coinbase Matter for Stablecoin Adoption

USDC as Derivatives Collateral: Why Marex and Coinbase Matter for Stablecoin Adoption

Coinbase International settles perps in USDC as brokers test stablecoin margin. What Marex’s role signals, key risks, an...

in Stablecoins by Maya Collins
Verizon Earnings: Can Cost Cuts Reverse Subscriber Pressure?

Verizon Earnings: Can Cost Cuts Reverse Subscriber Pressure?

Q2 2026 charges of $550M–$750M and a $700M–$800M sale loss set the stage as Verizon battles churn. What cost cuts change...

in Stocks by Maya Collins
Dunamu Faces Sanctions Review After Upbit's $30M Hack

Dunamu Faces Sanctions Review After Upbit's $30M Hack

July 19 FSS inspection launches a sanctions review of Dunamu after Upbit’s $30M Solana breach. Reimbursements, legal gap...

in Regulation by Maya Collins
MegaETH Ends Mega Mafia After Portfolio Apps Migrate

MegaETH Ends Mega Mafia After Portfolio Apps Migrate

MegaETH ends its Mega Mafia accelerator after top graduates moved to Base, Monad, and custom chains. About 20 teams rais...

in Web3 by Maya Collins
CME-CFTC Perpetual Futures Lawsuit: What Is at Stake?

CME-CFTC Perpetual Futures Lawsuit: What Is at Stake?

June 18, 2026 CME lawsuit challenges CFTC approval of Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetuals and a 24/7 trading policy pivot. Marke...

in Regulation by Maya Collins
Concentrated Liquidity Leaves $150M in Fees Uncaptured

Concentrated Liquidity Leaves $150M in Fees Uncaptured

Dune study shows $150M in LP fees were left uncaptured as 29.5% of concentrated liquidity sat out-of-range in H1 2026. P...

in DeFi by Maya Collins
Uniper Targets Data Centers With a EUR 5B Investment Plan

Uniper Targets Data Centers With a EUR 5B Investment Plan

€5B Uniper plan targets data centers via flexible power and PPAs through 2030, with 10+ sites flagged, 3 projects advanc...

in Stocks by Maya Collins
Keyrock Buys BlockFills Assets to Expand Crypto Derivatives

Keyrock Buys BlockFills Assets to Expand Crypto Derivatives

Keyrock's $3.25M purchase of BlockFills’ brokerage assets adds a CIMA entity and a proposed FCA unit, plus veteran hires...

in Business by Maya Collins
Bitcoin Futures Basis Explained: What the Post-CPI Reset Says About Leverage

Bitcoin Futures Basis Explained: What the Post-CPI Reset Says About Leverage

June CPI cooldown cut headline inflation to 3.5% as CME BTC basis slipped below 4% and open interest hit cycle lows. Pos...

in Bitcoin by Maya Collins