The FBI is tracking Bitcoin? Even my grandma knows more about DeFi than you do crypto! To see them attempt to chase down $35 million in stolen Bitcoin from the Bybit hack is like watching a toddler build a skyscraper with LEGOs. It’s a big vision to be sure, but...
The memecoin world is a bit of the wild west, if you will. It’s a new digital frontier where billions can be made, or wiped out, in an instant. Recently the Base blockchain—Coinbase’s new layer 2 blockchain—was the scene of a very different but equally hilarious saga. A memecoin that...
The new cryptocurrency token called “Base is for everyone” experienced an astronomical crash. In fact, within a mere 20 minutes its value crashed by almost 90%. The incident has been a lightning rod for controversy and raised alarms over possible rug pull scams in the decentralized finance (DeFi) arena. The...
The FBI's pursuit of $35 million in stolen Bitcoin, linked to the Bybit hack and allegedly laundered through eXch, isn't just another crypto crime story. This predicament puts the toxic side of DeFi in the spotlight. It is all an important intervention for an industry confused about itself and its...
Excited about the launch of “Base is for everyone”? It was meant to be this really funny, joke-y, self-aware meme coin, a big middle finger to the seriousness of crypto. I saw it, chuckled, and thought, "Okay, this is Web3 absurdity at its finest." Then, BAM! $17 million market cap...
I remember Sarah. A smart, bright-eyed single mom I met at a community workshop on financial literacy. Eager to learn and explore, she jumped into the deep end of DeFi. The lure of one click away high returns and financial independence was a fire in her belly. She envisioned it...
Doubt about the sustainability of BRICS currencies Even the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has recently sounded the alarm. Crypto, they claim, has finally hit a “critical mass,” suggesting a danger of systemic financial contagion. Their report, while highlighting legitimate concerns, risks triggering a knee-jerk reaction – a regulatory crackdown...
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is at it again, folks. Their recent report glorifies alarmist rhetoric about DeFi and crypto achieving “critical mass,” foretelling technological Armageddon. Oh no, the financial sky is falling! Give me a break. It's like your grandpa complaining about rock and roll – they just...
In an effort to streamline Bitcoin (BTC) staking, Lombard Finance has released a software development kit (SDK). Its SDK allows for easy, one-click BTC staking with little-to-no setup for wallets, exchanges, and other platforms.The release represents a concerted effort to bring BTC more fully into the decentralized finance (DeFi) economy....
Okay, let's be real. Bitcoin’s not as exciting as Dogecoin or Ethereum, but bless its heart, it’s always been crypto’s sensible grandpa. Sure, reliable, but as riveting as watching grass grow. Until now. Lombard’s toolkit already makes waves, and it’s sort of like introducing Bitcoin to espresso mixed with a...