# Max Avery > The Official Website of Max Avery ## Pages - [Be a Guest](https://www.maxavery.org/be-a-guest/) - [Links](https://www.maxavery.org/links/): Max Avery, everywhere. My companies, community, book, preferred platforms, and channels, kept current. 19 Current links 11 destinations 8 channels... - [Max Avery](https://www.maxavery.org/): Technology, money,and who ends up holding it. I write from the point where technology starts moving money and power. I... - [Blog](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/) - [Contact](https://www.maxavery.org/contact/): Say what youcame to say. Speaking, media, business, or a direct question. Make it specific. Every field is required. This... - [Videos](https://www.maxavery.org/videos/): Works All Video Music Link Image Gallery Social Website Link Architecture Gallery Motorcycle Helmet Gallery Minimalism Shapes Video Staircase Music... ## Posts - [What a secure element does, and what an EAL rating certifies](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/secure-element-eal-rating-explained/): 2026-08-01 · Hardware Almost every hardware wallet page states an EAL level, and the number describes something narrower than most... - [Who owns the crypto held on a platform: what three courts decided](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/who-owns-crypto-held-on-a-platform/): 2026-08-01 · Custody & Security New Zealand’s High Court held that the account holders owned the coins left on a... - [What the ASUS ROG Equalizer actually does, and where the 87.5% figure comes from](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/asus-rog-equalizer-12v-2x6-tested/): Three laboratories have now measured ASUS's $50 ROG Equalizer 12V-2x6 cable. The 87. 5% voltage-drop figure traces to one Reddit... - [Drainer-as-a-service: the affiliate model behind crypto phishing](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/drainer-as-a-service-affiliate-model/): The person who writes a wallet drainer and the person who finds you are almost never the same person, and... - [Blind signing: what your wallet shows you, and what you actually sign](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/blind-signing-what-you-approve-and-what-you-sign/): Every signature a wallet produces commits to a 32-byte digest, and whether the wallet can turn that digest back into... - [Approval phishing and the drainer economy](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/approval-phishing-drainer-economy/): An ERC-20 approval is a standing permission to take tokens out of a wallet later, and it is a separate... - [Bybit: the largest theft in the asset class, and the signing interface behind it](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/bybit-the-largest-theft-in-the-asset-class-and-the-signing-interface-behind-it/): On 21 February 2025 roughly $1. 46 billion left one of Bybit's Ethereum cold wallets in a single transaction carrying... - [FTX: what happens to your coins when the exchange holding them files Chapter 11](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/ftx-what-happens-to-your-coins-when-the-exchange-holding-them-files-chapter-11/): A customer who held one bitcoin at FTX ended up holding a claim valued at $16,871. 63, the price the... - [Prime Trust: the custodian that could not open its own wallets](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/prime-trust-the-custodian-that-could-not-open-its-own-wallets/): A regulated Nevada trust company lost access to a set of legacy wallets holding customer assets. - [Three Arrows Capital: what an offshore liquidation looks like when the founders will not say where they are](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/three-arrows-capital-what-an-offshore-liquidation-looks-like-when-the-founders-will/): A British Virgin Islands court wound up the fund on 27 June 2022. The liquidators' own US bankruptcy filing, four... - [United States v. Chen Zhi: how 127,271 bitcoin became the largest forfeiture in US history](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/united-states-v-chen-zhi-how-127271-bitcoin-became-the-largest-forfeiture-in-us-history/): Prosecutors in Brooklyn say the coins are the proceeds of forced-labour scam compounds in Cambodia. - [Mirror Trading International: 29,421 bitcoin and a trading bot that never existed](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/mirror-trading-international-29421-bitcoin-and-a-trading-bot-that-never-existed/): A South African company took 29,421 bitcoin from at least 23,000 people in the United States and more around the... - [CFTC v. Ooki DAO: the judgment that decided a DAO can be sued as an unincorporated association](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/cftc-v-ooki-dao-the-judgment-that-decided-a-dao-can-be-sued-as-an-unincorporated-association/): A federal judge in San Francisco held that a decentralised autonomous organisation could be sued in its own name as... - [Celsius: the ruling that turned 600,000 depositors into unsecured creditors](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/celsius-the-ruling-that-turned-600000-depositors-into-unsecured-creditors/): Judge Martin Glenn read the terms of use that Celsius customers had accepted and found that they had transferred ownership... - [QuadrigaCX: the dead-man's-keys story is not what happened](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/quadrigacx-the-dead-mans-keys-story-is-not-what-happened/): The famous version is that a young CEO died in India and took the private keys to the customer funds... - [Tornado Cash: the sanctions arc from Blender.io to Van Loon to United States v. Storm](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/tornado-cash-the-sanctions-arc-from-blender-io-to-van-loon-to-united-states-v-storm/): Treasury sanctioned a piece of software, a federal appeals court held that the software could not be owned and so... - [Atom Holdings: two retail investors wound up a crypto exchange group in the Cayman Islands](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/atom-holdings-two-retail-investors-wound-up-a-crypto-exchange-group-in-the-cayman/): They had no contract with the company they petitioned against, and could not afford the undertaking the rules appeared to... - [Ruscoe v Cryptopia: the judgment that decided crypto can be held on trust](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/ruscoe-v-cryptopia-the-judgment-that-decided-crypto-can-be-held-on-trust/): A New Zealand judge held that the cryptocurrency on a failed exchange belonged to the account holders, not to the... - [The 3 Best Crypto Cold Wallets](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/best-crypto-cold-wallets/): A short list of the hardware wallets I actually use and recommend, and what each one does well. - [Crypto Institutional Adoption: Will XRP and HBAR ETFs Follow Bitcoin's Path?](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/crypto-institutional-adoption-will-xrp-and-hbar-etfs-follow-bitcoins-path/): Retail investors hold almost 66% of all Bitcoin. This is true even with growing interest from ETFs, corporations, and governments.... - [Hedera Powered Payments Coming to $66B Fuel Enterprise](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/hedera-powered-payments-coming-to-66b-fuel-enterprise/): Dropp has partnered with Pinnacle Corporation to introduce Pay-by-Bank and Pay-by-Stablecoin payment options for U. S. fuel and convenience retailers... - [Constellation Digital Evidence: Enterprise Data Security and Cryptographic Verification Solutions](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/constellation-digital-evidence-enterprise-data-security-and-cryptographic-verification-solutions/): I’ve spent years watching companies wrestle with one fundamental question: can you actually trust your data? In today’s environment, that... - [How to Keep Your Brand Voice and Visuals Consistent Across Every Channel](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/how-to-keep-your-brand-voice-and-visuals-consistent-across-every-channel/): Why Brand Consistency Changes Everything You’ve likely scrolled through countless social posts today... A few probably stood out, but most... - [Crypto Crime Trends: Why Lawmakers Need to Catch Up](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/crypto-crime-trends-why-lawmakers-need-to-catch-up/): I’ve been working in crypto long enough to see plenty of ugly headlines. But what happened over the past was... - [Regulatory Overreach? The Impact of FINRA Rule 3290 on Advisor Crypto Holdings](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/regulatory-overreach-the-impact-of-finra-rule-3290-on-advisor-crypto-holdings/): FINRA has proposed a rule that would push crypto back into the Dark Ages of the Biden and Gensler regime... - [Relationship ROI: Prioritizing Contacts with the Two-Ap Test](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/relationship-roi-prioritizing-contacts-with-the-two-ap-test/): These days, staying connected professionally can be tough. Between packed conferences, casual mixers, and endless digital meetups, you can walk... - [Grid Opportunity: AI's Energy Demands as Catalyst for Change](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/grid-opportunity-ais-energy-demands-as-catalyst-for-change/): Artificial intelligence is already baked into how businesses work day to day, whether it’s changing how hospitals run or the... - [Revive Your Network with the Face in the Crowd Technique](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/revive-your-network-with-the-face-in-the-crowd-technique/): Meaningful professional relationships are more valuable than ever, but many of us find it tough to keep the connections we... - [Networking Beyond Clichés: Why Common Advice Fails and What Actually Works](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/networking-beyond-cliches-why-common-advice-fails-and-what-actually-works/): I still remember my first major industry conference. I had a stack of business cards and my pitch ready. - [The XRPL's Role in Bridging Traditional Finance Through Asset Tokenization](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-xrpls-role-in-bridging-traditional-finance-through-asset-tokenization/): I've been in the blockchain space for years, and I can confidently say we're in the midst of a truly... - [NYSE Arca Working Towards XRP Trust Spot ETF](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/nyse-arca-working-towards-xrp-trust-spot-etf/): NYSE Arca has put forward a plan to list Grayscale’s XRP Trust as a spot ETF. This could make it... - [The Risks of Cryptocurrency Exchange Custody: Learning from Past Failures](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-risks-of-cryptocurrency-exchange-custody-learning-from-past-failures/): The crypto industry has seen several major exchange failures, which show the risks of keeping digital assets on centralized platforms.... - [Axelar Solves a Trillion Dollar Problem](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/axelar-solves-a-trillion-dollar-problem/): Imagine trying to send an important message, but the person you're sending it to uses a completely different communication system. - [Understanding Crypto Exchange Liquidity](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/understanding-crypto-exchange-liquidity/): Understanding liquidity in cryptocurrency exchanges is crucial for market participants. After researching and analyzing this topic extensively, I’m eager to... - [The Quest for Cognitive Enhancement: Understanding Semax's Role in Memory and Mental Performance](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-quest-for-cognitive-enhancement-understanding-semaxs-role-in-memory-and-mental-performance/): When it comes to cognitive enhancement, few compounds have captured attention like Semax. Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics... - [Clipper Malware: The Invisible Threat Hijacking Crypto Transactions](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/clipper-malware-the-invisible-threat-hijacking-crypto-transactions-2/): A form of malware threatens cryptocurrency users worldwide. It has caused major financial losses with a simple, deceptive trick. - [Clipper Malware: The Invisible Threat Hijacking Crypto Transactions](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/clipper-malware-the-invisible-threat-hijacking-crypto-transactions/): A form of malware threatens cryptocurrency users worldwide. It has caused major financial losses with a simple, deceptive trick. Known... - [Wealth in Numbers - Available December 28th!](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/wealth-in-numbers-available-december-28th/): Available December 28th, 2024 on Amazon – https://www. amazon. com/Wealth-Numbers-Dealmakers-Syndication-Investment-ebook/dp/B0DR7LPZNY Step into the world of elite investing. Wealth in Numbers... - [Antivirus / Protection - Clean You Windows PC](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/antivirus-protection-clean-you-windows-pc/): You can choose any of the options provided, but I recommend completing them all in the order listed, as they... - [Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin: Pioneering the Future of Regulated Digital Finance](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/ripples-rlusd-stablecoin-pioneering-the-future-of-regulated-digital-finance/): Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin is preparing to launch. The XRP Ledger stands to benefit tremendously from having access to a secure... - [Cboe's Blockchain Patent Signals a New Era for Crypto Futures Trading Featuring Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM)](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/cboes-blockchain-patent-signals-a-new-era-for-crypto-futures-trading-featuring-ripple-xrp-and-stellar-xlm/): Recently, the Cboe Exchange released an innovative patent for a blockchain-enabled futures trading system (Patent Pub. No. : US 2024/0386494-A1). Because it incorporates sophisticated risk management tools and introduces capped futures contracts, this invention has the potential to revolutionize crypto futures trading. Notably, the patent makes mention of Stellar (XLM) and Ripple (XRP), highlighting their significance in the changing world of trading digital assets. The patent describes a method intended to tackle major issues in trading crypto futures, including security, transparency, and risk exposure. I put a video out about this here: And here’s a closer look at some of its best qualities: Capped... - [Learn to Type the New Twitter X (𝕏) in Windows / iPhone / Mac / Android](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/learn-to-type-the-new-twitter-x-%f0%9d%95%8f-in-windows-iphone-mac-android/): Learn how to type the new X (𝕏) on your keyboard (iPhone, Mac, Android, or Windows) via Twitter. - [New Video - What's Next for XRP?](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/new-video-whats-next-for-xrp/): Ripple and XRP are generating headlines, and with good cause. From establishing regulatory clarity to forging groundbreaking alliances, this dynamic... - [The Key Benefits of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-key-benefits-of-special-purpose-vehicles-spvs/): Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) provide a convincing edge in transaction structuring, regardless of your level of experience with investments. Simplicity... - [Judge Overturns Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in Ruling](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/judge-overturns-corporate-transparency-act-cta-in-ruling/): Anticipated rules requiring wide disclosures on the ownership and control of most businesses have been reversed by a recent court... - [Networking Success for the Holidays](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/networking-success-for-the-holidays/): Office Christmas parties are just about here as the holiday season gets underway. These are fantastic chances to meet new... - [Boosting Focus Through Goal Setting](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/boosting-focus-through-goal-setting/): A lot of people tend to avoid setting a goal since they find it difficult, time-consuming, or even useless. Track... - [Taking Advantage of Enhanced Data for Card Transactions](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/taking-advantage-of-enhanced-data-for-card-transactions/): If you’re accepting credit cards in B2B transactions, you’ve probably heard the terms Business Card, Corporate Card and Purchasing Card. - [Max Avery's Daily Habits to Get Ahead](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/max-averys-daily-habits-to-get-ahead/): So maybe the “Million Dollar Morning Routine” posts are worn out. However, I really believe that there’s some genuine importance... - [Attorney General Tim Griffin Provides $1 Million in Support of iR3 Program](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/attorney-general-tim-griffin-provides-1-million-in-support-of-ir3-program/): What an amazing retreat with iR3 and the incredible boost of $1 million in funding from Arkansas Attorney General Tim... - [Unlocking Your Personal Monopoly](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/unlocking-your-personal-monopoly/): Imagine having a powerful, influential role in your field. There, competition matters less. It’s for this reason that the concept... - [Keys to Successful Networking](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/keys-to-successful-networking/): You've probably heard this countless times: Getting ahead in your career is not just about what you know, but also... - [Building a Winning Acquisition Team](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/building-a-winning-acquisition-team/): When purchasing a business, numerous issues can impede the deal’s closing. The seller may decide to withdraw, or due diligence... - [What Are the Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur?](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/what-are-the-traits-of-a-successful-entrepreneur/): Subscribe now Entrepreneurship offers a unique opportunity to create something truly unique while being your own boss. The question is,... - [Building a High Value Network](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/building-a-high-value-network/): Within my circles, I am generally known as a “connector,” and as a result, I get lots of calls, texts,... - [The Future of Privacy Coins?](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-future-of-privacy-coins/): A lot of political narrative is currently being disseminated about how Bitcoin is being used for illegal purposes. - [The Benefits of Making Time to Read](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-benefits-of-making-time-to-read/): There is no doubt that the media landscape continues to change and fast “snackable” content from social media platforms remains... - [What is Bretton Woods Agreement?](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/what-is-bretton-woods-agreement/): Ever wonder why the U. S. Dollar became the backbone of the global economy? It all started at a secretive... - [10 Supplements for Ultimate Brain Power](https://www.maxavery.org/blog/10-supplements-for-ultimate-brain-power/): There’s a lot of supplements you’ll see ads for that claim things like “Better than Adderall” in their advertising, and... - [Links](https://www.maxavery.org/bio/) # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2025-02-02 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/be-a-guest/ - Published: 2025-01-03 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/links/ - Published: 2024-11-22 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/ - Published: 2020-04-28 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/contact/ - Published: 2020-04-28 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/videos/ ## Posts - Published: 2026-08-08 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/secure-element-eal-rating-explained/ - Categories: Hardware - Published: 2026-08-05 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/who-owns-crypto-held-on-a-platform/ - Categories: Custody & Security - Published: 2026-08-04 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/asus-rog-equalizer-12v-2x6-tested/ - Categories: Hardware Three laboratories have now measured ASUS's $50 ROG Equalizer 12V-2x6 cable. The 87.5% voltage-drop figure traces to one Reddit user, and the balancing hardware measurably worsens per-pin current spread. - Published: 2026-08-01 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/drainer-as-a-service-affiliate-model/ - Categories: Web3 Security The person who writes a wallet drainer and the person who finds you are almost never the same person, and a smart contract pays them both the moment your signature clears. - Published: 2026-08-01 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/blind-signing-what-you-approve-and-what-you-sign/ - Categories: Web3 Security Every signature a wallet produces commits to a 32-byte digest, and whether the wallet can turn that digest back into a readable sentence is decided by the site making the request. - Published: 2026-08-01 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/approval-phishing-drainer-economy/ - Categories: Web3 Security An ERC-20 approval is a standing permission to take tokens out of a wallet later, and it is a separate thing from a transfer. - Published: 2026-07-31 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/bybit-the-largest-theft-in-the-asset-class-and-the-signing-interface-behind-it/ - Categories: Illicit Finance, Web3 Security On 21 February 2025 roughly $1.46 billion left one of Bybit's Ethereum cold wallets in a single transaction carrying three valid signatures from the wallet's own owners. - Published: 2026-07-31 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/ftx-what-happens-to-your-coins-when-the-exchange-holding-them-files-chapter-11/ - Categories: Illicit Finance A customer who held one bitcoin at FTX ended up holding a claim valued at $16,871.63, the price the estate fixed as of the petition date. The confirmed plan pays that claim in full with 9% interest. The bitcoin stayed with the estate. - Published: 2026-07-28 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/prime-trust-the-custodian-that-could-not-open-its-own-wallets/ - Categories: Illicit Finance A regulated Nevada trust company lost access to a set of legacy wallets holding customer assets. - Published: 2026-07-21 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/three-arrows-capital-what-an-offshore-liquidation-looks-like-when-the-founders-will/ - Categories: Illicit Finance A British Virgin Islands court wound up the fund on 27 June 2022. The liquidators' own US bankruptcy filing, four days later, recorded that they did not know what country either founder was in. - Published: 2026-07-15 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/united-states-v-chen-zhi-how-127271-bitcoin-became-the-largest-forfeiture-in-us-history/ - Categories: Illicit Finance Prosecutors in Brooklyn say the coins are the proceeds of forced-labour scam compounds in Cambodia. - Published: 2026-07-10 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/mirror-trading-international-29421-bitcoin-and-a-trading-bot-that-never-existed/ - Categories: Illicit Finance A South African company took 29,421 bitcoin from at least 23,000 people in the United States and more around the world, on the promise that an artificial-intelligence trading bot was compounding their holdings at 10 per cent a month. - Published: 2026-07-07 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/cftc-v-ooki-dao-the-judgment-that-decided-a-dao-can-be-sued-as-an-unincorporated-association/ - Categories: Illicit Finance A federal judge in San Francisco held that a decentralised autonomous organisation could be sued in its own name as an unincorporated association made up of its token holders, after the CFTC served it through the help chat box on its own - Published: 2026-07-02 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/celsius-the-ruling-that-turned-600000-depositors-into-unsecured-creditors/ - Categories: Illicit Finance Judge Martin Glenn read the terms of use that Celsius customers had accepted and found that they had transferred ownership of their coins to the company. The clause was there the whole time. - Published: 2026-06-30 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/quadrigacx-the-dead-mans-keys-story-is-not-what-happened/ - Categories: Illicit Finance The famous version is that a young CEO died in India and took the private keys to the customer funds with him. - Published: 2026-06-24 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/tornado-cash-the-sanctions-arc-from-blender-io-to-van-loon-to-united-states-v-storm/ - Categories: Illicit Finance Treasury sanctioned a piece of software, a federal appeals court held that the software could not be owned and so could not be blocked, and Treasury removed the designation two years and seven months after imposing it. - Published: 2026-06-19 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/atom-holdings-two-retail-investors-wound-up-a-crypto-exchange-group-in-the-cayman/ - Categories: Illicit Finance They had no contract with the company they petitioned against, and could not afford the undertaking the rules appeared to require. Justice Kawaley let them proceed anyway, and then made the order. - Published: 2026-06-17 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/ruscoe-v-cryptopia-the-judgment-that-decided-crypto-can-be-held-on-trust/ - Categories: Illicit Finance A New Zealand judge held that the cryptocurrency on a failed exchange belonged to the account holders, not to the estate. Two years later a New York judge looked at a different exchange and reached the opposite result. - Published: 2026-02-28 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/best-crypto-cold-wallets/ - Categories: Custody & Security A short list of the hardware wallets I actually use and recommend, and what each one does well. - Published: 2025-10-14 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/crypto-institutional-adoption-will-xrp-and-hbar-etfs-follow-bitcoins-path/ - Categories: Digital Assets Retail investors hold almost 66% of all Bitcoin. This is true even with growing interest from ETFs, corporations, and governments. The 2025 market cycle marks a turning point where old wallets are selling and TradFi money is rotating in. - Published: 2025-10-08 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/hedera-powered-payments-coming-to-66b-fuel-enterprise/ - Categories: Digital Assets Dropp has partnered with Pinnacle Corporation to introduce Pay-by-Bank and Pay-by-Stablecoin payment options for U.S. fuel and convenience retailers through the Affiniti Cloud POS system. - Published: 2025-09-22 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/constellation-digital-evidence-enterprise-data-security-and-cryptographic-verification-solutions/ - Categories: Custody & Security I’ve spent years watching companies wrestle with one fundamental question: can you actually trust your data? In today’s environment, that question is more critical than ever. - Published: 2025-09-05 - Modified: 2025-10-03 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/how-to-keep-your-brand-voice-and-visuals-consistent-across-every-channel/ - Categories: Business - Published: 2025-05-21 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/crypto-crime-trends-why-lawmakers-need-to-catch-up/ - Categories: Illicit Finance I’ve been working in crypto long enough to see plenty of ugly headlines. But what happened over the past was something different. - Published: 2025-05-05 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/regulatory-overreach-the-impact-of-finra-rule-3290-on-advisor-crypto-holdings/ - Categories: Regulation FINRA has proposed a rule that would push crypto back into the Dark Ages of the Biden and Gensler regime with financial advisors. Here's what it does and what you can do to help. - Published: 2025-04-29 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/relationship-roi-prioritizing-contacts-with-the-two-ap-test/ - Categories: Business These days, staying connected professionally can be tough. Between packed conferences, casual mixers, and endless digital meetups, you can walk away with a huge pile of business cards and almost no real relationships to show for it. - Published: 2025-04-15 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/grid-opportunity-ais-energy-demands-as-catalyst-for-change/ - Categories: AI Artificial intelligence is already baked into how businesses work day to day, whether it’s changing how hospitals run or the way banks handle transactions. - Published: 2025-03-28 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/revive-your-network-with-the-face-in-the-crowd-technique/ - Categories: Business Meaningful professional relationships are more valuable than ever, but many of us find it tough to keep the connections we make at conferences, meetups, and industry events going. - Published: 2025-03-07 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/networking-beyond-cliches-why-common-advice-fails-and-what-actually-works/ - Categories: Business I still remember my first major industry conference. I had a stack of business cards and my pitch ready. - Published: 2025-02-28 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-xrpls-role-in-bridging-traditional-finance-through-asset-tokenization/ - Categories: Digital Assets I've been in the blockchain space for years, and I can confidently say we're in the midst of a truly transformative moment. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is emerging as the base for a new financial system. - Published: 2025-02-14 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/nyse-arca-working-towards-xrp-trust-spot-etf/ - Categories: Digital Assets - Published: 2025-02-05 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-risks-of-cryptocurrency-exchange-custody-learning-from-past-failures/ - Categories: Custody & Security - Published: 2025-01-24 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/axelar-solves-a-trillion-dollar-problem/ - Categories: Digital Assets Imagine trying to send an important message, but the person you're sending it to uses a completely different communication system. - Published: 2025-01-19 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/understanding-crypto-exchange-liquidity/ - Categories: Digital Assets - Published: 2025-01-17 - Modified: 2025-01-17 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-quest-for-cognitive-enhancement-understanding-semaxs-role-in-memory-and-mental-performance/ - Categories: Health & Performance - Published: 2025-01-06 - Modified: 2026-08-01 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/clipper-malware-the-invisible-threat-hijacking-crypto-transactions-2/ - Categories: Web3 Security A form of malware threatens cryptocurrency users worldwide. It has caused major financial losses with a simple, deceptive trick. - Published: 2024-12-28 - Modified: 2026-08-01 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/clipper-malware-the-invisible-threat-hijacking-crypto-transactions/ - Categories: Web3 Security - Published: 2024-12-26 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/wealth-in-numbers-available-december-28th/ - Categories: Business - Published: 2024-12-16 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/antivirus-protection-clean-you-windows-pc/ - Categories: Hardware - Published: 2024-11-29 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/ripples-rlusd-stablecoin-pioneering-the-future-of-regulated-digital-finance/ - Categories: Digital Assets - Tags: RLUSD, XRP Ledger - Published: 2024-11-28 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/cboes-blockchain-patent-signals-a-new-era-for-crypto-futures-trading-featuring-ripple-xrp-and-stellar-xlm/ - Categories: Digital Assets - Published: 2024-11-24 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/learn-to-type-the-new-twitter-x-%f0%9d%95%8f-in-windows-iphone-mac-android/ - Categories: Hardware Learn how to type the new X (𝕏) on your keyboard (iPhone, Mac, Android, or Windows) via Twitter. - Published: 2024-11-06 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/new-video-whats-next-for-xrp/ - Categories: Digital Assets - Published: 2024-11-05 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-key-benefits-of-special-purpose-vehicles-spvs/ - Categories: Business Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) provide a convincing edge in transaction structuring, regardless of your level of experience with investments. Simplicity is their strongest suit. - Published: 2024-03-05 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/judge-overturns-corporate-transparency-act-cta-in-ruling/ - Categories: Regulation - Published: 2023-12-13 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/networking-success-for-the-holidays/ - Categories: Business Office Christmas parties are just about here as the holiday season gets underway. These are fantastic chances to meet new people and support the expansion of your career, not only a time for fun and holiday delicacies. - Published: 2023-10-31 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/boosting-focus-through-goal-setting/ - Categories: Health & Performance A lot of people tend to avoid setting a goal since they find it difficult, time-consuming, or even useless. Track these, more realistic, direct goals. They can generate momentum and small wins. - Published: 2023-10-05 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/taking-advantage-of-enhanced-data-for-card-transactions/ - Categories: Business If you’re accepting credit cards in B2B transactions, you’ve probably heard the terms Business Card, Corporate Card and Purchasing Card. - Published: 2023-09-28 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/max-averys-daily-habits-to-get-ahead/ - Categories: Business So maybe the “Million Dollar Morning Routine” posts are worn out. However, I really believe that there’s some genuine importance to getting your day started right. - Published: 2023-09-21 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/attorney-general-tim-griffin-provides-1-million-in-support-of-ir3-program/ - Categories: Business What an amazing retreat with iR3 and the incredible boost of $1 million in funding from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin. I'm proud to be on this team and see all the amazing things this program has accomplished in our state. - Published: 2023-08-30 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/unlocking-your-personal-monopoly/ - Categories: Business Imagine having a powerful, influential role in your field. There, competition matters less. It’s for this reason that the concept of a personal monopoly has emerged as a strong idea. This concept is about combining three things. - Published: 2023-08-17 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/keys-to-successful-networking/ - Categories: Business You've probably heard this countless times: Getting ahead in your career is not just about what you know, but also about who you know. That's why being good at networking is critical. - Published: 2023-03-06 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/building-a-winning-acquisition-team/ - Categories: Business - Published: 2023-02-18 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/what-are-the-traits-of-a-successful-entrepreneur/ - Categories: Business - Published: 2023-01-06 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/building-a-high-value-network/ - Categories: Business Within my circles, I am generally known as a “connector,” and as a result, I get lots of calls, texts, and emails from folks seeking an introduction or guidance on whom they should speak to for a particular matter. - Published: 2022-12-17 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-future-of-privacy-coins/ - Categories: Digital Assets A lot of political narrative is currently being disseminated about how Bitcoin is being used for illegal purposes. - Published: 2022-12-13 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/the-benefits-of-making-time-to-read/ - Categories: Health & Performance There is no doubt that the media landscape continues to change and fast “snackable” content from social media platforms remains king for most consumers. Quick information and other unrelated topics can be an addictive medium to engage in. - Published: 2022-12-13 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/what-is-bretton-woods-agreement/ - Categories: Regulation Ever wonder why the U.S. Dollar became the backbone of the global economy? It all started at a secretive 1944 meeting in a tiny New Hampshire town. - Published: 2020-07-10 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://www.maxavery.org/blog/10-supplements-for-ultimate-brain-power/ - Categories: Health & Performance There’s a lot of supplements you’ll see ads for that claim things like “Better than Adderall” in their advertising, and I hate to break it to you but you’re not going to find any over-the-counter supplement to get quite the same effect as