CEA Industries CEO David Namdar calls BNB “the most overlooked blue-chip,” as the token hits new highs and its ecosystem shows rising usage.
Amin Haqshanas
Amin (Ruholamin) Haqshanas is a seasoned crypto and finance journalist with over four years of experience. He has contributed to several high-profile outlets, including CryptoNews, The Tokenist, EthereumPrice.org, and Milk Road. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Herat University. Ruholamin has no crypto holdings above Cointelegraph’s disclosure threshold of $1,000.
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