We've all seen the DeFi rollercoaster. Sky-high promises followed by gut-wrenching plunges. Innovation is tremendous in the space, but it doesn’t have the maturity and robustness to support going mainstream. Amber International, which recently announced a $25.5 million raise and a $100 million Crypto Ecosystem Reserve Strategy, unlike many other...
European fintech company Spiko, on July 1, 2025, revealed its adoption of Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol (CCIP). With this integration, Spiko’s funds achieve a new level of interoperability. It further opens access to two new assets, collateralized by euro and U.S. dollar-denominated treasury bills. These assets are the first EU...
The juncture between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) has been moving at lightning speed. Fortunately, new innovative solutions are coming onto the scene to connect and unify these two worlds. Spiko, a European fintech company has taken a big step forward by implementing Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). That’s...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is taking huge strides to create a more interconnected blockchain future. Recent integrations are further increasing XRPL’s utility. Combined with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility and the Wormhole cross-chain messaging protocol, exhilarating new opportunities are just around the corner. These moves are intended to lure Ethereum...
Robinhood is looking to deploy its own new layer-2 network based on Arbitrum. This network will power the creation of over 200 U.S. stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) tokens. This joint effort will bring European investors broader access to U.S. assets, a historic move toward democratizing financial markets. The layer-2...
Another meme coin, another presale. I know, I know, you’re perspective-shifting right now and none of this sounds new to you. But hear me out. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is not your normal Shiba-Doge-Elon derivative looking to gamify and enrich themselves with your hard-earned crypto. They raised $2.5M in presale? That's...
Real World Assets (RWAs) are proving to be a game changer for blockchain technology. Sui is leading the charge on this thrilling new frontier. GreedyChain.com is exploring the latest happenings with Sui. We’ll take a closer look at its recent price explosion and find out if the RWA integration is...
Assets that once had utility only within the Ethereum ecosystem are quickly growing into assets with utility on every chain. Now thanks to cross-chain swaps, you can use them on Arbitrum, Base, Solana – and even Bitcoin. This new, collaborative, innovative process provides an exciting opportunity to explore new ways...
We're at a crossroads, folks. Ethereum, the OG smart contract platform, is no longer the sole smart contract player on the block. Chains such as Arbitrum, Base and even Solana are competing for DeFi supremacy. And you, the innocent ETH holder, are left holding the bag. Do you hunker down,...
The whispers have started. The rumblings are getting louder. And frankly, if you're still clinging to the idea that Ethereum will forever sit unchallenged atop the crypto throne, you're missing the freaking point. No, what I’m saying is that Ethereum should go to zero. I'm saying its reign is ending....
Further Reading
Beyond the Hype: 3 Real Reasons These 15 Cryptos Could Actually X1000
Let's cut the crap. We know, we know—you’ve read a billion articles that promised you the next crypto to moon. Most are garbage. The reality? A 1000x return is a pipe dream. If that does occur, it won’t be due to all the hype. It'll be because of tangible progress....
Ethereum's Layer-2 (L2) scaling solutions are making waves, and the numbers don't lie. We’re not exaggerating when we say that this means a 17x increase in activity, drastically reduced fees and a massive victory for decentralization. What does all of this actually mean for you, the average DeFi user or...
Ethereum's L2 Decentralization Gamble: Will July 2025 Deliver?
July 2025. That’s the deadline Ethereum’s L2 scaling solutions have made for themselves to achieve important decentralization milestones. Is this deadline realistic, or is it simply a case of hope turning into expectation? We face increasing regulatory scrutiny paired with the reality that decentralized systems are complicated. Let's be blunt:...
Ethereum’s Layer-2 solutions have achieved major milestones in decentralization, scaling, and reducing fees by July 2025. Vitalik Buterin spearheads these innovations, with vigorous support coming from the Ethereum Foundation and an array of technical teams. This integration is a significant step in the direction of Ethereum’s future goal of modular...
Ethereum's L2 Surge: Memes, Money, and the Future of DeFi?
Seventeen times the scaling, one third of the fees. Sounds like a Black Friday deal, right? Only this time, this isn’t about flat-screen TVs – it’s your money, your DeFi, and your future at stake. That’s all due to Ethereum’s Layer-2 (L2) scaling solutions. Here's the kicker: this isn't just...
Ethereum’s progress towards its bold vision of being the decentralized backbone of Web3 was always going to be the result of constant innovation. Anjali Mehra, DeFi Policy and Opinion columnist at Forkast, highlights the Ethereum network’s recent progression. She especially highlights the potential positive impact of Layer 2 scaling solutions....
Ethereum's $42B L2 Bet: Pragmatic Genius or Risky Decentralization?
Forty-two billion dollars. Let that number sink in. That's the value currently secured within Ethereum's Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem. It’s an incredible figure, indicative of the potential just in scaling solutions developed and deployed on top of the Ethereum mainnet. Or is this just ideological, anti-government, tax-cutting zeal disguised as pragmatic...
Ethereum's Layer-2 Scaling Drives Capacity Surge and Cost Reduction
Ethereum’s Layer-2 (L2) scaling strategy is clearly picking up serious steam. As Vitalik Buterin describes, it has resulted in over a 17x increase in transaction capacity whilst cutting costs dramatically. This strategic layering approach, intentionally built on L2 networks, frees the mainnet to focus on settlement-first functions. At the same...