Tether's decision to sunset USDT support on Omni Layer, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand isn't just a routine network upgrade. It's a calculated gamble with the potential to reshape the stablecoin landscape. The real reason, if stated at all – usage has steadily declined – is conveniently pragmatic....
Raoul Pal's bullish call on SUI, timed alongside Bitcoin's historic surge, has certainly stirred the crypto pot. So before you jump into the SUI craze, dazzled by visions of market-dominating returns, stop and consider. Let’s throw a big splash of pragmatic cynicism into the equation, shall we? Have we found...
The promise of a seamlessly connected blockchain future, where assets and data move effortlessly between ecosystems, is incredibly seductive. Wormhole throws its hat in the bridging infrastructure ring, attempting to create infrastructure rather than fill holes between disparate chains. Are we really so enamored with the interoperability dream that we’d...
The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to unexpected entrants, but when a medical device company pivots towards digital assets, it raises eyebrows. Eyenovia, a firm specializing in ophthalmic solutions, is venturing into the crypto space, sparking debate about the potential benefits and risks. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist,...
The Cardano Foundation may be taking a far bolder step. Charles Hoskinson is spearheading the effort to invest $100 million worth of ADA into DeFi. The goal? So prime the pump of the whole ecosystem and those stablecoins. Hidden under the placid waters of this red herring, quick-fix solution is...
The crypto community has been abuzz over Resolv and its allegedly game-changing $USR stablecoin. A stablecoin backed only with crypto, using a delta-neutral strategy to keep its peg? That all may sound too good to be true, like the way to finally escape the oppression of fiat once and for...
DFDV’s $5 billion dollar foray into Solana ($SOL) is raising eyebrows, and not just in a positive way. It's a bold move, no doubt. Or perhaps a crypto industry stroke of genius that will push Solana further into the stratosphere. Or is it an irresponsible wager that might blow up...
We know that the crypto market is the wild west right now, and making future predictions is a fool’s errand. As a blockchain reporter, I've learned to spot patterns, separate the hype from the substance, and make calculated guesses. Let’s stop the bullshit and have an honest discussion about Layer...
It’s hard to overstate Pectra’s significance, it’s being hailed as Ethereum’s next evolution, a much-needed bridge to a scalable, user-friendly future. But hold on just a minute. Underneath the glitzy terminology of “better scalability” and “more effective validator experience” lurk some major bets. Gambles that, should they fail to pay...
DeFi Development Corporation (JNVR), formerly known as Janover, just bet $11.5 million on Solana. That's not chump change. They acquired 88,164 SOL, increasing the number of SOL they’ve accumulated to 251,842 tokens (about $34.4 million—staking rewards included). They're staking it all immediately. Good for them. It’s a pretty aggressive move,...
