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....
Russia has long had a love-hate relationship with cryptocurrency. Now, with a new proposal seemingly favouring the ultra-wealthy, the country stands at a crossroads: is this a step toward mainstream adoption or just another method to keep crypto in...
In the chaotic crypto landscape, memecoins represent its most extreme sector. At times, they turn regular people into overnight millionaires; other times, they leave them broke and full of regret. With so many cautionary tales, you’d expect investors to...
A new study by the Atlantic Council has revealed a dramatic rise in global interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). According to the survey, a record 134 countries and currency unions, representing 98% of global GDP, are exploring...
Iran’s currency, the rial (IRR), has been losing value quickly as the country struggles with economic problems. To slow down this decline, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) recently banned rial payments on all cryptocurrency exchanges. This move has...
The cryptocurrency industry has always been heavily focused on crypto community building. From Bitcoin's early days of grassroots adoption to the rise of meme coins and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), "community" has been a driving force behind many projects. ...
Blockchain is transforming industries, but there's one trend that has some people—especially Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin—raising an eyebrow: the growing influence of crypto gambling. Should blockchain platforms take a stand against it, or is it all just part of the...
Not long ago, Bitcoin was seen as a risky gamble—an unpredictable asset known for big price swings and constant threats of government crackdowns. Today, the story has changed. The cryptocurrency has gone from being a fringe idea to a...
One of the biggest questions shaking up the blockchain industry now is whether successful projects should remain loyal to the Layer 1 (L1) blockchains or strike out on their own and launch their own native chains, a decision that...
Cryptocurrencies are now becoming fundamental components of the global financial landscape, and the financial advisory industry is still playing catch-up. According to a survey conducted by Bitwise and VettaFi, 96% of financial advisors reported receiving inquiries about crypto—a significant...
