In the ever-evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), security continues to be a paramount concern for platforms and users alike. The recent incident involving zkLend, a lending protocol on Starknet, highlights the vulnerabilities that can plague even the most robust protocols. On February 11, the protocol announced that it had fallen victim to a significant
The recent move by Grayscale to file for a Cardano (ADA) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has ignited a wave of optimism among investors. Should this fund gain regulatory approval, it would create an avenue for investors to gain exposure to Cardano without directly holding the cryptocurrency, making it more accessible for traditional investors. This regulatory endorsement
The cryptocurrency market kicked off the year 2025 with remarkable vigor, marked by a noteworthy peak market capitalization of $3.76 trillion by January 7. The driving force behind this surge was the U.S. government’s pivot towards more favorable policies for digital assets. Discussions surrounding the establishment of a national cryptocurrency reserve, alongside the formulation of
In the evolving landscape of state finances in the United States, Bitcoin is emerging as a viable asset class, prompting nearly 30 legislative proposals aiming to integrate cryptocurrency into public finance strategies. As highlighted by Matthew Sigel from VanEck, if these proposals are enacted, they could lead to significant government investments in Bitcoin, potentially amounting
The rise of memecoins in the cryptocurrency market has prompted significant discussions regarding their regulatory status. Hester Peirce, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), publicly expressed concerns about whether the agency possesses the authority to regulate these frenetic tokens. During a February 11 interview, she highlighted a critical gap: current laws
The nomination of Brian Quintenz, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner and current Head of Policy at a16z Crypto, may mark a significant shift in U.S. financial regulatory policies, particularly regarding digital assets. Reported by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terret, the decision represents Donald Trump’s strategic move aimed at reshaping how financial markets, especially
In a significant move for the cryptocurrency sector, Crypto.com has announced the launch of its crypto asset services throughout the European Economic Area (EEA). According to a statement shared on social media, the exchange expressed enthusiasm about this expansion, indicating a commitment to enhancing its brand visibility and attracting a broader customer base across crucial
In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has undergone transformative changes, as evidenced by the latest report from CoinGecko. The findings, which assess the trading volumes across centralized exchanges, shed light on an industry that has shown both resilience and adaptation in the face of fluctuating market conditions. As the crypto landscape evolves, understanding the trends
On February 11, 2023, Uniswap made a significant announcement with the launch of Unichain, its own Ethereum layer-2 solution. This move marks Uniswap’s ambitious entry into the burgeoning landscape of layer-2 (L2) platforms that aim to enhance the Ethereum network’s capabilities. By introducing Unichain, Uniswap aims to provide users with a more efficient and user-friendly
Bitcoin has recently experienced a dramatic surge that propelled its price to an impressive peak of $98,000. However, this remarkable achievement was quickly undone, as the cryptocurrency faced a sudden rejection that sent its price down by nearly $3,000 within mere hours. This rapid fluctuation exemplifies the inherent volatility of not only Bitcoin but the