Events
How U.S. Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Will Reinforce the Dollar’s Dominance in Global Commerce
The U.S. dollar has been the go-to currency for global trade and finance for decades. This dominance began after World War II when the Bretton Woods Agreement made the dollar the world’s main reserve currency. Over time, the size...
Can DeFi Insurance Products Solve the Problem of Rug Pulls?
Rug pulls have become one of the most pervasive risks in the DeFi space, eroding investor confidence and hindering the industry's long-term viability. A rug pull is a type of fraud where a project's developers abandon the initiative after...
Security Token Offerings (STOs) vs. Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
Imagine being able to invest in the next big tech revolution with just a few clicks. That’s exactly what Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) promised when they exploded onto the scene. Startups could raise millions—sometimes even billions—without the red tape...
Can MapMetrics’s Drive-to-Earn Model Upend the Navigation App Ecosystem?
Traditional navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze rely on user-generated data but offer nothing in return. Users contribute real-time traffic and location information, yet they aren't compensated. Meanwhile, these platforms monetize the data, often at the expense of...
Blacklisting in Crypto: A Necessary Evil or a Step Backward?
Blacklisting is quietly becoming a feature of DeFi—an ecosystem originally built to be trustless and permissionless. In theory, centralized authorities like banks and regulators were to play little or no role. In practice, the opposite seems to be happening....
Richard Heart Triumphs in Court After SEC Case Dismissed in Full
NEW YORK, U.S./NY, 25th April 2025, Chainwire
Huma Surpasses $4 Billion in Transactions Just Two Weeks After Launching 2.0 on Solana
San Francisco, California, 25th April 2025, Chainwire
Whale.io Sets Sail for Token2049 Dubai as Wristband Sponsor, Gearing Up for $WHALE Token Launch
Willemstad, Curaçao, 25th April 2025, Chainwire
Saison Capital, BRI Ventures & Coinvestasi Launches Tokenize Indonesia – a RWA Startup Accelerator
Bangkok, Thailand, 25th April 2025, Chainwire
What is Gwei and Why It Matters for Ethereum Users
When transacting on Ethereum or executing a smart contract, you pay a "gas fee." These fees are denominated in Gwei, which might seem odd since Ether (ETH) is Ethereum's native currency. Well, Gwei is ETH, and technically, it is...
What are Quantum-Resistant Tokens, and Why Do They Matter for Crypto?
Quantum computing is advancing quickly, and the latest developments suggest that practical applications capable of breaking today's cryptographic systems may be closer than expected. Quantum-resistant tokens are the crypto industry's response to these growing concerns about the potential impact...
The Importance of Cross-Chain Compatibility in DeFi
Blockchain technology and DeFi face a major barrier to widespread adoption: the isolated nature of individual blockchain networks. Users on one blockchain, such as Ethereum, can't easily interact with others like Bitcoin or Cardano. This isolation forces users to...
What Are Crypto OTC Desks, And How Do They Work?
Large transactions often face substantial challenges in the crypto market, where prices shift rapidly, and trades are completed in seconds. Price slippage and market volatility are common challenges for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals when trading on public exchanges....
What is Contracts for Difference (CFD) Trading in Cryptocurrency, and How Does it Work?
When blockchain technology first emerged, trading virtual coins was relatively simple. Buyers and sellers either used dedicated cryptocurrency exchanges or negotiated deals directly through the OTC (over-the-counter) market. This straightforward approach suited the early days of crypto when it...
The Rise of Decentralized Identity Solutions in DeFi
DeFi represents a shift from conventional financial institutions towards open, permissionless, and trustless financial services based on blockchain technology. A key benefit of DeFi is user autonomy, allowing individuals to manage their assets and engage with financial services without...
