Mervik Haums

Mervik Haums is an Author, Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Startup Fortune. He founded Startup Fortune in 2018 with an intention to build a global branding and support platform for startups and entrepreneurs from around the world that also serves as a community for them to learn about branding their ventures. He also writes on TNW, Entrepreneur Magazine, Business.com and other major media platforms about technology, business strategies and startups.

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Mervik Haums · Nov 14, 2025 · 10:41 PM

Anthropic Accuses Chinese State-Sponsored Actors of Using Its Tools for Cyber Espionage

Anthropic reports that Chinese state-sponsored actors used its Claude AI to run an automated cyber espionage campaign, signaling a new era of AI-driven threats. US AI company Anthropic, the creator behind Claude AI, has published a report accusing Chinese state-sponsored actors of using its artificial intelligence tools to conduct automated cyber espionage campaigns against various […]

Mervik Haums · Nov 14, 2025 · 6:47 AM

Monad's Transparency Play Fails to Mask The Centralisation Concerns

As Monad prepares for its highly anticipated $MON token launch on Coinbase, the project is facing intense scrutiny over its tokenomics and recent controversies. Despite transparency in market maker operations, the Ethereum rival appears to be struggling with community trust issues that could impact its debut. Monad has made headlines by publicly disclosing its entire […]

Mervik Haums · Nov 12, 2025 · 6:51 AM

Monad Express Brings Real-Time Intel and News on Monad Eco

As Monad gears up for its mainnet launch and token public sale, a new intelligence platform called Monad Express is stepping in to give builders and investors a real-time edge. As Monad prepares for its highly anticipated mainnet launch and $MON public sale on Coinbase (Nov 17), a new intelligence platform has arrived to keep […]

Mervik Haums · May 28, 2025 · 4:56 AM

Bitcoin: The Enduring Safe Haven Amid the Meme Coin Collapse

Sometimes, the most powerful lessons in finance are learned not through wild speculation, but through watching what stands firm when everything else is crumbling. In the world of cryptocurrency, there's always a new craze capturing attention-yet it's the quiet, steady performers that teach us the most. That's exactly the lesson the market is handing out […]

Mervik Haums · Apr 7, 2025 · 2:31 AM

How Trump Tariffs May Actually Be Good for Crypto

Donald Trump's aggressive new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico triggered immediate market panic, but the fallout may ultimately fuel a long-term rally for cryptocurrencies. Donald Trump caught global markets off guard by imposing aggressive new tariffs on key U.S. trade partners like China, Canada, and Mexico. Markets panicked, Bitcoin struggled, and investors moved to […]

Mervik Haums · Oct 20, 2024 · 8:26 AM

Meme Tokens See Millions in Volume on Fantom and Base as Community Driven Launches Spark Influx of New Users

Degen Express brings community-driven and fairly launched memes to Fantom and Base through its unique launchpad. Degen Express launched in 2023 and effectively changed the meme coin space with its robust, community-driven launchpad for meme projects on both Fantom and Base. Although the concept of a meme coin has received much complaint for a long […]

Mervik Haums · Sep 24, 2024 · 11:23 PM

More Institutions Could Bet Big on Crypto: The MicroStrategy Effect

Ethereum is gaining momentum through rising staking activity, favorable macroeconomic conditions, and key technical signals that point toward a potential breakout past $3,000. Ethereum is in the spotlight again, with a few promising trends lining up that could define its trajectory in the months ahead. While the broader crypto market continues to oscillate between bursts […]

Mervik Haums · Sep 24, 2024 · 7:24 PM

With Crypto Market Buzzing, Ethereum Is Back In The Spotlight

Ethereum is gathering momentum through record staking activity, favorable macroeconomic conditions, and technical indicators that suggest a push toward $3,000 before year-end. Ethereum is once again in the limelight, and a few promising trends are headed for making a surge in the following months. So, with the crypto market all abuzz, here's looking at just […]

Mervik Haums · Aug 31, 2024 · 7:50 PM

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Shine in CNN Interview, Drawing Impressive Viewership

Nearly 6 million viewers tuned in to watch Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's first joint CNN interview, surpassing recent television audiences drawn by Donald Trump and signaling strong public interest in the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz drew nearly 6 million live viewers for their first joint interview […]

Mervik Haums · Aug 30, 2024 · 11:39 AM

Kamala Harris Showcases Leadership and Resilience in CNN Interview

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, recently sat down for her first major interview since assuming the top spot on the ticket. In a discussion with CNN's Dana Bash, Harris, alongside her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, showcased her leadership qualities and unwavering commitment to her core values. The interview, held […]

Mervik Haums · Jun 18, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Bitcoin NFTs Break Records: Why Sales Are Soaring

Bitcoin is no longer just digital gold as the Ordinals protocol fuels a surge in NFT activity on the network, challenging Ethereum's long-held dominance in the space. For years, the conversation around non-fungible tokens was dominated by Ethereum. Bitcoin was considered too rigid, too limited in its programmability to support the kind of smart contracts […]

Mervik Haums · Jun 15, 2024 · 7:37 PM

Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Geared for a Strong Performance in 2024

Bitcoin and Ethereum are building serious momentum heading into the back half of 2024, driven by Wall Street adoption, clearer regulations, and a wave of network upgrades that make both assets harder to ignore. The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with fresh energy, and Bitcoin and Ethereum are positioned to lead the next major leg up. […]

Mervik Haums · Nov 4, 2023 · 3:21 AM

How do you evaluate a startup? A comprehensive guide to startup valuation

Evaluating a startup requires looking past the pitch deck to assess market potential, team strength, and financial viability before committing capital. Assessing the potential of a budding enterprise is like deciphering a complex puzzle. The pitch deck always looks polished, the projections inevitably curve upward, and the founding team radiates confidence. But beneath that surface […]

Mervik Haums · Sep 14, 2021 · 1:25 AM

FantomStarter's DeFi Launchpad Makes it Easy to Invest in New Projects on Fantom

The rising popularity of DeFi has led to a massive influx of new developers launching questionable projects and investors seeking a trustworthy platform to find investment opportunities. FantomStarter aims to provide security and confidence to investors with the first launchpad on Fantom that thoroughly vets prospective DeFi projects and protocols. What is FantomStarter? The Fantom […]

Mervik Haums · Sep 13, 2021 · 11:02 PM

Is Blockchain the Key to Global Freedom? Alexander Mamasidikov Thinks So

Blockchain is very 'in' at the moment. DeFi, which is the use of blockchain to facilitate financial transactions, is more popular than ever before, with billions of dollars locked on various DeFi platforms. Then there's cryptocurrency, arguably the most famous product of blockchain, that has seen worldwide use, especially in the last year. These are […]

Mervik Haums · May 24, 2021 · 9:02 PM

Blockchain Platform Fantom to Upgrade The Digital Information Infrastructure of Afghanistan Ministry of Industry and Commerce

The Fantom Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Afghanistan Ministry of Industry and Commerce to overhaul the Ministry's IT infrastructure and implement tools to secure data on immutable blockchain databases. According to the agreement signed in March 2021, Fantom will digitize archives, establish a digital Central Business Registry (CBR), and integrate a […]