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ZKX Shutdown: Amber Group Slams the Protocol’s Lack of Transparency
4.8.2024
Amber Group has criticized ZKX protocol’s abrupt decision to cease operations, stating that it sets a concerning precedent. Hashkey Capital, another market participant, has also expressed dissatisfaction with ZKX’s lack of transparency and accountability. ZKX founder Eduard Jubany Tur identified...
Solana Token’s Rally Reflects Protocol’s Potential, Says Web3 Advocate
3.8.2024
The seemingly fundamentals-defying surge of Solana’s native token, SOL, may reflect the project’s potential rather than its current technical performance, according to Chris Zhu, the CEO of Sonic. To support this assertion, Zhu highlights Solana’s ecosystem growth despite...
Decentralized AI gains ground as more protocols collaborate
2.8.2024
Lumerin, Morpheus and Exabits are working together to build a blockchain-based AI agent economy, but talent and time constraints still pose challenges
Study: Surge in Popularity of Liquid Restaking Token Protocols Driven by Growing User Trust
2.8.2024
The surge in the total value locked and adoption of liquid restaking tokens increased from approximately $164.3 million in January to $13.812 billion by June 20, underscoring the growing trust in them. As was the case in January, Ether.fi remains dominant in the LRT market, accounting...
The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets Political as U.S. Government Ponders Airdrops
31.7.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain tech, we examine U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis's call for a national "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve." We've also got photos from the Bitcoin Nashville conference, where it seemed like nearly everyone was talking about staple-gunning layer-2...
How Liquid Restaking Tokens are revolutionizing DeFi
31.7.2024
The total value locked in liquid restaking tokens rose over 8,300% since the beginning of 2024
Blockchain gaming ‘disappointing’ despite high funding — Pixelverse co-founder
26.7.2024
Pixelverse co-founder Kori Leon said their organization is taking a different approach by building a strong user base without “unrealistic” promises
Bitlayer Secures $11M in Series A Funding Led by Franklin Templeton and ABCDE
24.7.2024
Bitlayer Labs, the team behind a Bitcoin layer two (L2) solution utilizing the BitVM paradigm, has successfully raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by Franklin Templeton and ABCDE. This investment elevates Bitlayer’s total funding to $16 million, bringing its valuation to $300...
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
17.7.2024
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
17.7.2024
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike
290,000 ETH Added to Liquid Staking Protocols Ahead of Spot ETF Launch
14.7.2024
According to data, liquid staking protocols accumulated an additional 290,000 ether in the past 46 days. This increase raised the proportion of ETH in liquid staking protocols by 0.24%, bringing the total to 11.18% of Ethereum’s 120.2 million circulating supply. Shift in Liquid Staking:...
Intimidating Wallet Interfaces Hinder Adoption of Defi Lending Protocols, Says Crypto Veteran
6.7.2024
Decentralized finance (defi) has improved efficiency, inclusivity, and performance in consumer lending, but poor user experience remains a significant barrier to adoption, according to Thor Abbasi, co-founder of Zivoe. Abbasi argues that as long as wallet interfaces seem “unintuitive”...
Crypto hacks down by 54.2% in June, $176M lost in a month
1.7.2024
In 2024, May was the biggest month in terms of crypto losses and suffered nearly $385 million in net losses from crypto hacks
Ether restaking’s biggest risk is lack of understanding around asset looping — Haven1
24.6.2024
Ether restaking is a “robust financial tool,” but investors need to understand the number of loops they are adding
Pyth ploys DeFi lending overhaul with Morpho, Gauntlet partnership
21.6.2024
Pyth Network teams up with Morpho and Gauntlet to enhance lending protocols on Ethereum and Base using low-latency price data
Innovative Block Size Upgrade Takes Spotlight at Bitcoin Cash Bliss Conference
15.6.2024
Following the BCH Bliss conference, a focal event for Bitcoin Cash enthusiasts held May 14-15 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Jonathan Silverblood introduced a Bitcoin Cash Podcast on X, featuring a collection of tracks from the event. This gathering also celebrated the “Jessica” upgrade...
Mountain Protocol’s conventional USDM gets activated on Arbitrum
13.6.2024
Mountain Protocol positions and activates its conventional USDM on Arbitrum, an initial certified and permissionless stablecoin. It has the complete support of the US Treasuries and provides an APY of 5% via daily rewards. This will enable the Arbitrum community to connect with a simplified...
Crypto the ‘hardest thing’ in software history — Consensys CEO
11.6.2024
Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin told Cointelegraph that crypto might be the “hardest thing” in software history in terms of potential threats, vulnerabilities and complexity
Coingecko Data Breach Affects Nearly 2 Million Users
7.6.2024
Coingecko experienced a data breach on June 5, compromising the personal information of nearly 2 million users. The breach occurred through its third-party email platform, Getresponse. Third-Party Email Platform Breach Hits Coingecko On June 5, 2024, Coingecko detected unusual activity on...
Nigeria defends Binance exec prosecution amid US lawmakers' criticism
6.6.2024
The minister assured that Binance had received appropriate consular access from the U.S. and all due care, following standard diplomatic protocols and the rule of law