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 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, 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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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, known for its speed and efficiency, recently faced a significant challenge: network congestion. Traders experienced bandwidth issues, with as much as a half-hour delay between transaction clearance. This development highlights the need for a robust solution to take the load off the peak demand. Enter Solaxy, a new Layer-2...
Solana Equities? How Believe.app Fits the Big Picture
Among the alternatives, Solana has taken off as the high-performance blockchain of choice, posting a price around $150 as of 3/3/25. It has since proven itself to be the highest performing cryptocurrency, ranking in the top 10 virtually every day since by market capitalization. Because of its speed and low...
Believe.app: Is This the Future of Crypto Project Funding?
The space of Web3 is moving fast and changing every day. New platforms and new mechanisms are creating exciting opportunities to better fund projects and increase community engagement. One such platform making waves is Believe.app, an invention of 19-year-old Ben Pasternak. Believe.app, formerly known as Clout.me, has experienced a full...
LaunchCoin and Believe.app Are Here to Steal Your VC's Lunch Money
Picture this: Brenda, an NFT artist who pours her heart and soul into pixelated masterpieces. She’s got the talent, the drive, and a creative community in tune with her art. But Brenda's broke. She’ll need more capital to mint her collection, market it, and scale her operation. So, she goes...
LaunchCoin & Believe.app: Disrupting VC with Crypto?
We know that for many, the venture capital world feels intimidating and inaccessible. Just a lucky few have the opportunity to make meaningful investments in promising startups. Enter a new breed of creative platforms, using the same decentralized power of blockchain technology to beat back gatekeepers and democratize the funding...
Smart Money's Secret? Why These Crypto Presales Are Defying the Bear
The market’s yelling “bear” from the rooftops, but something just doesn’t compute. You're seeing the headlines, right? Bitcoin predicted to reach absurd highs, altcoin season “just around the corner,” Fear & Greed Index showing signs of greed. Feels… forced, doesn't it? Read as if someone’s avoiding the question because they’ve...
Crypto's Next Stars? 7 Picks That Actually Solve Real Problems
Forget lambos and laser eyes. The crypto market is changing at an astonishingly fast pace. By 2025, the projects that will come to the fore will be those that solve practical, everyday issues instead of reaching for the stars. It’s time to tune out the chatter and focus on seven...
Blast's Safe Exit: A Necessary Risk Mitigation or a DeFi Power Grab?
The DeFi world moves fast. One minute you’re fully integrated, the next minute you’re breaking off and developing your own in-house solution. Layer-2 blockchain Blast — backed by crypto VCs Paradigm and founded by Blur’s Pacman — just ended its integration with Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe). The decision grew out...