Tag: cryptocurrency

Bitfinex's USDT0 Move: 3 Reasons Why It's a Trojan Horse

Bitfinex's USDT0 Move: 3 Reasons Why It's a Trojan Horse

Bitfinex integrating USDT0 on Optimism? On the face of it, this appears to be an unequivocal win – one more step towards faster, cheaper transactions available to everyone. Anoush Bhasin, Head of Listings at Bitfinex, says produce USDT0 is “innovative,” and who am I to disagree with innovation? Before we...

DeFi Dev Corp Jumps 12% After $11.5M SOL Buy: Smart Move?

DeFi Dev Corp Jumps 12% After $11.5M SOL Buy: Smart Move?

DeFi Development Corp's recent acquisition of $11.5 million worth of Solana (SOL) has sent ripples through the crypto market, causing the company's stock to jump 12%. This move, together with a company rebranding, is perhaps the loudest signal yet of a strategic pivot to focus on building a massive Solana-based...

Aptos Blockchain Drives EXPO2025 Digital Wallet, Achieves Rapid User Adoption

Aptos Blockchain Drives EXPO2025 Digital Wallet, Achieves Rapid User Adoption

Aptos, the most scalable and efficient Layer-1 blockchain, is powering the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET. The wallet had massive user adoption after its migration to Aptos and network on January, 2025. This integration is a testament to Aptos’ ability to power the most demanding applications and showcases Aptos’ growing dominance in...

DeFi Corp's SOL Bet: A Bold DeFi Play or Reckless Gamble?

DeFi Corp's SOL Bet: A Bold DeFi Play or Reckless Gamble?

Ok, now for the second big news of the week DeFi Development Corp’s (fka Janover) 250k SOL purchase. $34.4 million in SOL? That's not pocket change. We're talking real money here. And to be frank it has me excited - is this a brilliant master plan, or are they tempting...

DeFi Corp's $11.5M SOL Buy: Genius Move or Meme Stock in Disguise?

DeFi Corp's $11.5M SOL Buy: Genius Move or Meme Stock in Disguise?

Alright, and now onto DeFi Development Corp, a.k.a. formerly Janover. Venture real estate financing to Solana maxi in 30 days? Talk about a rebrand! These guys moved beyond just connecting lenders to would-be commercial property buyers. Today, they’re jumping in feet first on a $34.4 million investment in SOL like...

DeFi Development Corp's $11.5M Solana Buy Sparks 12% Stock Surge

DeFi Development Corp's $11.5M Solana Buy Sparks 12% Stock Surge

DeFi Development Corporation, formerly Janover, saw its shares jump 12% after announcing the addition of $11.5 million in Solana (SOL) to its holdings. The firm moved from financing mortgages to crypto. Now, it funds its increases with a Solana treasury worth more than $34 million and plans to stake its...

Solaxy's 130% APY Too Good to Be True? A DeFi Deep Dive

Solaxy's 130% APY Too Good to Be True? A DeFi Deep Dive

Okay, enough of that, let’s have a discussion about Solaxy and that jaw dropping 130% APY. Rico_02 Within the wild west guidance of DeFi, red flags such as these ought to instantly set off your Spidey-sense. It's like seeing a "free money" sign – you know there's a catch. But...

Uniswap's $3B Empire: How They Built DeFi's Trading Giant

Uniswap's $3B Empire: How They Built DeFi's Trading Giant

Uniswap has undeniably carved out a dominant position in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, reaching an impressive $3 billion valuation. This accomplishment shines a light on their cutting-edge concept of decentralized trading. We are recognizing the tremendous impact they’ve had on the overall crypto ecosystem. For anyone hoping to be...

Qubic's 15.5M TPS: Blockchain's 'Leapfrog' Moment or Just Hype?

Qubic's 15.5M TPS: Blockchain's 'Leapfrog' Moment or Just Hype?

Okay, 15.52 million transactions per second (TPS). CertiK verified. Live mainnet. No Layer 2. No gas fees. Qubic is shouting from the rooftops. Before we run out to buy the most expensive new supercomputer that promises to take care of blockchain’s scalability issues, let’s pump the brakes. Now, more than...

Uniswap's $3B DeFi Revolution: Inclusive Finance or Just Another Game?

Uniswap's $3B DeFi Revolution: Inclusive Finance or Just Another Game?

I had a chance to talk recently with a young entrepreneur in Nairobi, Kenya, named Aisha. She’d read about DeFi, and how people could create passive income by providing liquidity to pools. Aisha, like many of her community, finds herself underserved by traditional financial services. You know, the real ones,...

Further Reading

Solana's Congestion Solution: Is Solaxy the Answer?
Solana Equities? How Believe.app Fits the Big Picture
Believe.app: Is This the Future of Crypto Project Funding?
LaunchCoin and Believe.app Are Here to Steal Your VC's Lunch Money
LaunchCoin & Believe.app: Disrupting VC with Crypto?
Smart Money's Secret? Why These Crypto Presales Are Defying the Bear
Crypto's Next Stars? 7 Picks That Actually Solve Real Problems
Blast's Safe Exit: A Necessary Risk Mitigation or a DeFi Power Grab?