Aaron Watts, Publisher at CoinCodex

Aaron Watts

Aaron is passionate about technology and finance. Aaron first discovered blockchain technology in 2016. After learning about the transformative power of crypto, which he primarily credits to Alex Tapscott's Blockchain Revolution, he sought to expand his knowledge by becoming more intimately involved with the blockchain space. He joined CoinCodex in 2018 and has since been covering a variety of topics, ranging from Bitcoin and Ethereum to NFTs and the metaverse.

Aaron Watts Latest Articles

Binance Launches Discount Buy, Letting Users Accumulate Crypto Below Market Price or Earn APR
Binance Launches Discount Buy, Letting Users Accumulate Crypto Below Market Price or Earn APR

Binance introduces Discount Buy, a new feature allowing users to purchase crypto at a discount or earn fixed APR rewards if conditions aren’t met.

Aaron Watts • a year ago
Valr Debuts Private Credit Token USDPC, Bringing Real-World Asset Tokenization to African Crypto Markets
Valr Debuts Private Credit Token USDPC, Bringing Real-World Asset Tokenization to African Crypto Markets

VALR launches USDPC token tied to North American private credit, expanding access to yield-bearing assets for African and global investors.

Aaron Watts • a year ago
Republic and Mawari Debut First U.S.-Compliant Node License Sale for Immersive Tech Infrastructure
Republic and Mawari Debut First U.S.-Compliant Node License Sale for Immersive Tech Infrastructure

Republic partners with Mawari to launch the first regulated node sale in the U.S., expanding access to XR-powered decentralized infrastructure.

Aaron Watts • a year ago
Best Crypto Payment Gateway for iGaming
Best Crypto Payment Gateway for iGaming

Find the best crypto payment gateway for the iGaming industry to accept Bitcoin & other crypto payments. Seamless cryptocurrency solutions for your business – get started today!

Aaron Watts • a year ago
New Bitget Launchpool: Here's How to Earn Free TANSSI Tokens by Staking
New Bitget Launchpool: Here's How to Earn Free TANSSI Tokens by Staking

Until July 19, Bitget users will be able to earn TANSSI Network's TANSSI tokens simply by staking their BGB via PoolX or participating in Bitget's CandyBomb trading event.

Aaron Watts • a year ago
New Bitget Launchpool: Here's How to Earn Free RCADE Tokens by Staking BGB
New Bitget Launchpool: Here's How to Earn Free RCADE Tokens by Staking BGB

Until July 16, Bitget users will be able to earn RCADE Network's RCADE tokens simply by staking their BGB or participating in Bitget's CandyBomb trading event.

Aaron Watts • a year ago
Blockchain’s Integration With AI: The Best Is Yet To Come
Blockchain’s Integration With AI: The Best Is Yet To Come

AI and blockchain are converging, but real innovation is just beginning. Explore how DeFi, mining, and trading are evolving through true AI integration.

Aaron Watts • a year ago
Tokenized Equities Surge as Grachev Calls for a Regulated Sandbox for On-Chain Finance
Tokenized Equities Surge as Grachev Calls for a Regulated Sandbox for On-Chain Finance

Tokenized RWAs hit $23B in 2025. Andrei Grachev urges regulators to create sandboxes to support custody, audits, and broader access to capital markets.

Aaron Watts • a year ago
MEXC Intercepts $2.2M in Illicit Funds, Bolsters User Protection Amid Rising Crypto Crime
MEXC Intercepts $2.2M in Illicit Funds, Bolsters User Protection Amid Rising Crypto Crime

MEXC blocked $2.2M in crypto theft, reimbursed $559M via its insurance fund, and boosted transparency with proof-of-reserves and a $100M Guardian Fund.

Aaron Watts • a year ago
South Korea’s $216M Phone Scam Crisis Shows Why Graphite Network’s Phonebook MVP Serves Public Safety, Too
South Korea’s $216M Phone Scam Crisis Shows Why Graphite Network’s Phonebook MVP Serves Public Safety, Too

Epidemic of phone scams hit ₩311.6B in Q1 2025 in South Korea. Blockchain startup Graphite Network counters with Phonebook: on‑chain verified caller reputations to restore trust.

Aaron Watts • a year ago