Ethereum has been pulling a lot of media attention in the DeFi space, and rightfully so. Anjali Mehra Anjali is a DeFi opinion columnist, skilled at making complicated topics crystal clear. Today, she’s here to help illuminate what’s been powering Ethereum’s recent fortunes. Rather than bogging you down with heavy...
Celestia is at the forefront The modular blockchain narrative is getting serious momentum. As the first modular data availability network, Celestia’s launch of its TIA token has understandably drawn significant attention. The question on many minds: can TIA realistically hit $10? Anjali Mehra takes a balanced look at the factors...
Ethereum is about to make a huge move toward their ultimate long-term scalability plan. This involves a major technical upgrade: integrating the zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) directly into the layer-1 blockchain. For anyone who has been following the evolution of Web3, this is a major leap. Anjali Mehra is...
In this episode, Anjali Mehra dives into the changing dynamics between cryptocurrency and traditional finance. She is so good on explaining how recent political trends and policy decisions are setting up to change this equation. Donald Trump is suddenly going all in on the crypto industry. Coupled with the new...
The potential of crypto gaming – an exciting escape combined with real ownership thanks to blockchain technology – has entranced a lot of people. Yet, the reality is stark: a significant number of crypto game projects are failing. Anjali Mehra is a DeFi Opinion Columnist at CoinDesk, helping to demystify...
Tether, the issuer of USDT, the world's largest stablecoin, has announced it will discontinue support for USDT on five legacy blockchains: Omni, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Algorand, Kusama, and EOS. This transition is scheduled to begin September 1, 2025. If you have USDT on any of these chains, it is extremely...
Bitcoin’s performance during Q2 of 2025 has been truly phenomenal thanks in large part to bullish indicators on all fronts. Macro trends, money supply signals, institutional flows, and on-chain behavior all pointed north. Regulatory progress is certainly getting exciting! The GENIUS Act and crypto reserve legislation have been moving in...
Pudgy Penguins, recently left floating in the NFT stormy seas, just pulled off an incredible comeback. What exactly fueled this resurgence? So, what were the influences that drove these flightless waddling birds to evolve? NFTs as a whole, they went from a crypto cautionary tale to an inspiring success story.From...
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has had a scalability problem for a long time. As transaction volume increased, the network became congested and caused gas fees to spike and transaction times to slow. In order to address these issues, many Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions have been developed....
Bitcoin Hyper is producing a real buzz! This Layer 2 (L2) solution seeks to improve the scalability and programmability of the Bitcoin network. In fact, the project just recently concluded a successful $2.5 million presale. Today, it’s grabbing new attention with its audacious roadmap to combine smart contracts with the...
Further Reading
Ethereum's DeFi Crown Hides a Looming Threat to Crypto's Future
Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem is undeniably impressive. With an incredible $84.73 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), it’s the clear leader in the decentralized finance space. This crown is not as firmly in place as it might appear. Or is it covering up a pernicious flaw that may sink the whole...
Ethereum remains a leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector with a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $84.73 billion. For one, this daunting figure emphasizes Ethereum’s first-mover advantage in smart contracts and liquidity provision. Solana is a distant second with a DeFi TVL at $10.10 billion. This phenomenal figure mirrors...
Ethereum's $84 Billion TVL Proves DeFi is Just a Ponzi Scheme
Well, Ethereum’s DeFi has a total value locked (TVL) of $84 billion right now, right? Big deal. Let’s not fool ourselves – that’s not innovation, it’s just a digital-age Ponzi scheme wearing blockchain-branded sweatpants. I’m not counting Ethereum out of the game, but its DeFi empire? It’s a house of...
Is Bitcoin Dead? Ethereum's ETF Inflows Scream 'NFT Summer 2.0'
Alright, let's be real. Or are we just looking at the slow, painful demise of Bitcoin’s relevance? I know, I know, blasphemy to some. Yet bitcoin maximalists are still holding on to their “digital gold” narrative for dear life. At the same time, Ethereum’s ETF inflows are pointing toward a...
Ethereum Spot ETFs Attract $1.85B in One Week, Outshining Bitcoin
Ethereum spot ETFs have arguably performed the best, with huge inflows that are already outpacing Bitcoin ETFs over the last few weeks. This wave of new investment underscores the increasing momentum of investor faith in Ethereum’s potential and roadmap evolution.Ethereum spot ETFs garnered a significant $1.85 billion in net inflows...
Ethereum's $1.85B ETF Surge: A DeFi Revolution or Institutional Overhype?
The numbers don't lie: $1.85 billion flowing into Ethereum ETFs in a single week. That’s a huge change, dwarfing Bitcoin’s paltry $72.06 million. Are we seen the first signs of a DeFi-takes-over-the-world future? Or are they just following the herd and getting distracted by the shiny object of high yields?...
Vietnam's NDAChain: A Pragmatic Step or Just Another Permissioned Blockchain?
The launch of Vietnam's NDAChain begs a critical question: are we witnessing a genuine leap towards a decentralized future, or simply the digital equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig? Time to get past the hype and look at the realities.Is It Truly Decentralized Though?NDAChain, promoted as a national blockchain...
Vietnam's NDAChain Is This the End of NFT Scams?
Let’s not kid ourselves—the NFT world is like the Wild West right now. Instead of cowboys and open saloons, we run into pixelated apes and rug pulls. You've heard the horror stories. Maybe you've lived the horror stories. No way I’m spending $500 in gas fees for a JPEG! Nothing’s...