Quick Breakdown The Fat App thesis argues apps, not blockchains, will capture most crypto value. Hyperliquid’s 1,636% annual surge is fueling belief in the narrative. While app tokens outperform, some analysts caution against writing off major L1s. The...
Quick Breakdown 48,000+ downloads in Nepal: Protesters turned to bitchat during a social media ban. Protests turned deadly: 19 killed, hundreds injured, and PM Oli resigned amid corruption claims. Global trend: Citizens are embracing decentralized apps as the...
Quick Breakdown 39 validators were slashed due to operator errors tied to SSV Network’s DVT. Each validator lost around 0.3 ETH ($1,300), with inactivity leaks worsening the impact. The event underscores how human error, not protocol flaws, remains...
Quick Breakdown Nathan Fuller denied Chapter 7 discharge in Texas after $12.5M crypto Ponzi fraud. Court found he concealed assets, falsified records, and lied under oath. Investor funds were spent on gambling, luxury items, and real estate. A...
Quick Breakdown SEC delays decisions on Franklin Templeton’s Ethereum, Solana, and XRP ETFs, plus BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum staking amendment. The agency is extending review deadlines across dozens of crypto ETF applications, citing need for more evaluation time. Despite...
Quick Breakdown First Pool Token: Backed by money market funds from Aberdeen, BlackRock, State Street, and Legal & General. Efficiency Boost: Enables instant fund creation, faster transfers, and composable investment structures. Institutional Integration: Supports collateralisation and structured products...
Quick Breakdown A bug in Bor and Erigon nodes caused delays in Polygon’s consensus finality. RPC services and validators experienced disruptions, requiring resynchronization. Engineers are collaborating with infrastructure providers to ensure a quick recovery. Polygon’s Bor and Erigon...
Quick Breakdown Kraken has expanded its xStocks tokenized equity platform to Europe, easing investor access to U.S. markets. Over $3.84 billion in xStocks trade volume has been recorded since launch in June. Support is expanding to BNB Chain,...
Quick Breakdown Gemini raises IPO price range to $24–$26, targeting $3B+ valuation. Nasdaq backs offering with $50M private placement. The move reflects Wall Street’s rising appetite for crypto listings. Crypto exchange Gemini has raised the stakes for its...
Quick Breakdown Figure ups IPO range, potentially raising to $796M, with $689M in primary proceeds if overallotment is exercised. Funds to fuel blockchain growth, including Figure Connect, Dart registry, and its SEC-registered stablecoin YLDS. Gemini boosts IPO pricing,...
