Research
DeFi
Pyth Network introduces Express Relay, aiming to reduce MEV in DeFi
Connecting DeFi protocols with searcher networks, Express Relay lowers transaction costs and mitigates MEV challenges.
Hacks
Compound Finance confirms website hack redirecting users to phishing site
Despite the domain hijacking, Compound's smart contract funds remain unaffected, says Security Advisor Michael Lewellen.
Mining
Core Scientific to add 15 EH/s through Block’s 3nm Bitcoin mining ASICs
Block's 3-nanometer ASICs will drive Core Scientific's major hash rate growth plans.
Crypto
Nomic and Osmosis waive BTC bridging fees in landmark DAO-to-DAO partnership
A proposal for protocol revenue sharing between Nomic and Osmosis has been approved.
Politics
US Armed Services ramp up exploration of blockchain for military use
Recognizing blockchain's potential to enhance cryptographic integrity, the Senate Armed Services Committee mandates a comprehensive assessment of its defense applications.
Politics
Bitcoin to be added to official Republican 2024 platform after today’s vote
Republicans aim to end regulatory "crypto crackdown" and support self-custody rights in new platform.
Analysis
Understanding the pros and cons of smart contract upgradeability in DeFi
Smart contract proxy upgradeability allows developers to update the logic of deployed smart contracts while preserving the contract's state and address.
Analysis
Tether 24 hour trading volume surpasses Bitcoin, Solana, USDC and Ethereum combined
Tether's peak volumes reached $130 billion in 2024, reflecting robust market demand.
Crypto
The UK could be the first country to design CBDCs to help people, not banks
Labour's plan acknowledges the growing case for a state-backed digital pound and emphasizes the need for financial products to reach underserved communities.
Crypto
High Court action freezes £1.5 million of Craig Wright’s assets amid defamation fallout
Peter McCormack wins freezing order against Craig Wright over legal cost evasion
Analysis
Standard Charter reports $30 trillion tokenized real-world asset market by 2034
Standard Chartered report projects significant growth with tokenization set to bridge the $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap.
Politics
Trump could be considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset to join the ‘SoftWar’ road to $1 million
Bitcoin advocate Jason Lowery engaged by Trump campaign on national security strategy