Tag: small-cap

Small-Cap DeFi Lending: Big Risks, Bigger Rewards?

Small-Cap DeFi Lending: Big Risks, Bigger Rewards?

Decentralized finance (DeFi) has gained tremendous popularity, revolutionizing our very notion of lending and borrowing. Since 2020, DeFi in particular has offered innovative and thrilling alternatives to traditional financial systems. It lures in users by offering them better returns and more custody over their funds. Navigating the DeFi landscape, especially...

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Crypto Payroll: Silicon Valley's Latest Trend or a Real Revolution?

Crypto Payroll: Silicon Valley's Latest Trend or a Real Revolution?

The excitement surrounding cryptocurrency has spread to almost every facet of the business landscape, including payroll. The Valley’s startups are getting in on crypto payroll to lure top talent. They want to be on the cutting edge of an increasingly dynamic marketplace. Is this truly a transformative paradigm shift in...

DeFi TVL Jumps 10% to $116B! Is Lending the New King?

DeFi TVL Jumps 10% to $116B! Is Lending the New King?

The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is abuzz once again, and this go-around, lending platforms are front and center. Just last week, the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols had its biggest one day increase, rising 10% to over $116 billion. This resurgence begs the question: Is DeFi lending...

XRPL Goes Web3: XRP Now Talks to 80+ Blockchains!

XRPL Goes Web3: XRP Now Talks to 80+ Blockchains!

Connecting the XRPL (XRP Ledger) to the broader Web3 ecosystem heralds a new exciting era for the network. XRP holders benefit from an entirely new set of DeFi (Decentralized Finance) possibilities, as well as cross-chain functionality. XRP has grown far beyond its own ledger. To compete with these other smart...

Sui's Explosive Growth: Is It the Next Solana Killer?

Sui's Explosive Growth: Is It the Next Solana Killer?

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, a new contender has emerged, capturing the attention of investors and developers alike: Sui. Sui has taken a unique approach to transaction processing and data storage. This approach has driven rapid expansion, inspiring many to question if it was powerful enough to dethrone...

Visa's Stablecoin Strategy: Learning From Ducks & Spring Thaw

Visa's Stablecoin Strategy: Learning From Ducks & Spring Thaw

The world of finance is ever-changing, rolling along like the seasons. Nature reminds us that timing and adaptability are critical. Visa’s path forward with stablecoins offers important lessons for operating effectively in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital payments. Think of ducks standing in line for the spring thaw. They...

Amber Int'l's $25.5M Raise: A New Era for Institutional Crypto?

Amber Int'l's $25.5M Raise: A New Era for Institutional Crypto?

The federal rulemaking world of cryptocurrency is constantly evolving. With boom and bust cycles across the development industry, a consistent source of funding for localities and smart capital financial management has never been more important. More recently, Amber International has been grabbing headlines with a lightning-fast and successful $25.5 million...

PENGU Rockets! Is This the Next Pepe? Whale Wallets Are Loading Up

PENGU Rockets! Is This the Next Pepe? Whale Wallets Are Loading Up

PENGU, a new meme coin on the Solana blockchain is taking over. It’s increasingly attracting the interest of retail investors and Wall Street analysts—and everyone in between. Its price has gone way up at the same time. This increase is driven by continued whale growth, strong technicals, and enthusiasm for...

Eth vs. Polkadot: Which Blockchain Vision Wins the Future?

Eth vs. Polkadot: Which Blockchain Vision Wins the Future?

Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist, dives into some of the competing visions behind Ethereum and Polkadot, two rival blockchain platforms. She analyzes their philosophies, technologies, and future plans, side by side. Her intention is to produce a fair apples-to-apples comparison. This way readers will better understand the trade-offs and...