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When the Cloud Sneezes, Decentralization Catches a Cold
Web3 vs. Cloud Failures: A Comedy of Errors Ever wonder why your fancy decentralized finance (DeFi) apps hiccup when the cloud goes kaput? Well, let me take you on a little journey through the wild and whimsical world of crypto! On October 20, something went terribly wrong in Amazon’s US-EAST-1 region. It was like a […] Read More
Will Fusaka Keep Users on L2? Upcoming Ethereum Upgrade Eyes Up to 60% Fee Cuts
What’s Cooking with Ethereum 2.0? So, folks, let’s dive into the crypto pot! The next big show in the Ethereum world is none other than Fusaka. Now, before you start picturing a sushi bar in Osaka, let’s clarify: it’s a mashup of “Fulu” (the brains of the operation) and “Osaka” (the doer). Basically, this upgrade […] Read More
Decentralized Exchanges hit a Trillion-Dollar Milestone: What’s the Buzz?
Turning Heads with a Trillion Dollar Dance Can you believe it? Decentralized exchanges (or as the cool kids call them, perp DEXes) have just shattered the $1 trillion mark in monthly trading volume for the first time ever! As of October 24, these bad boys hit an astonishing $1.049 trillion, serving up a fresh benchmark […] Read More
$538 Million Stolen by Drainers: ETH & SOL Wallets Unite Against Phishing!
The Great Crypto Heist: How $538 Million Went Up in Smoke Hey there, crypto aficionados! Buckle up because we’re diving into something that’s a bit of a bummer but also a call to arms. In the wild world of cryptocurrency, where fortunes can flip faster than a pancake on a Sunday morning, a whopping $538 […] Read More
$8.2 Billion Betting Buzz: Why NHL’s Move into Prediction Markets is Absolute Game-Changer
Big News for Big Bucks Hold onto your jerseys, folks! The National Hockey League (NHL) has just stepped up its game by teaming up with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. This isn’t just any partnership — it’s the first time a major US sports league has given the green light to use its logos […] Read More
Did Vitalik Just Pick a Side? The Ethereum Layer-2 Loyalty Test
A Wild Week for Ethereum! Things have taken a dramatic twist in the Ethereum world this week, folks! A whopping $654 million worth of ETH got transferred by the Ethereum Foundation, sending ripples of worry about developer pay, transparency, and, of course, who’s running the show. The storm reached its peak with core developer Péter […] Read More
Bitcoin’s New Game: Earning Interest and Increasing Prices
Intro: A New Era for Bitcoin Hey there, crypto enthusiasts! Grab your virtual wallets because Bitcoin isn’t just a high-stakes poker chip anymore; it’s actually starting to play hardball by paying interest! That’s right! If you’ve been hoarding your precious BTC like a dragon on a pile of gold, it might be time to start […] Read More
Grayscale’s Take on Solana: A Peek into Crypto’s Fancy Marketplace
Solana: The Spotlight Stealer So, picture this: Grayscale, one of the big kahunas in the crypto asset management game, popped up on October 10 to say something bold about Solana. They’ve dubbed it “crypto’s financial bazaar.” Sounds fancy, right? But before you throw your popcorn into the air, let’s dive deeper into what this really […] Read More
Can Visa’s $670B Bet on Programmable Money Rewrite Global Credit?
Visa’s Bold New Adventure Hold onto your wallets, folks! Visa just dropped a jaw-dropping $670 billion roadmap, and it’s all about programmable money. That’s right, we’re talking about a future where the world of finance gets a high-tech makeover. Say goodbye to the old ways as we dive into the thrilling universe of stablecoins! The […] Read More