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Synthetix Founder Goes Rogue! Will 'The Stick' Save sUSD or Break DeFi?

Synthetix Founder Goes Rogue! Will 'The Stick' Save sUSD or Break DeFi?

Alright degenerates, it’s time to check out the drama heating up in the Synthetix world. It’s like a reality show where your life savings in crypto are at stake. At the same time, the celebrity judge is going full Gordon Ramsay on these poor contestants. Fortunately, the founder, Kain Warwick,...

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Solana Eyes Enhanced Slashing Mechanism Amid Staking Surge

Solana Eyes Enhanced Slashing Mechanism Amid Staking Surge

To address these concerns, Solana is still working on a more robust slashing mechanism to improve the network’s security. What’s more, its staked value has far exceeded Ethereum’s already. This has driven an influx of staking activity on the network. More than $53.9 billion SOL is currently staked, rewarding stakers...

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Solana's Staking Flip: A Decentralization Mirage or Real Threat?

Solana's Staking Flip: A Decentralization Mirage or Real Threat?

As a result, Solana surpassed Ethereum for a short time in total value staked. Big deal, right? Everyone's yelling "flippening!" Let’s add a dose of cold, hard practical reality. These types of numbers can be deceiving, and in the world of crypto they almost always are. Is this a real...

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Synthetix Founder Urges SNX Stakers to Stabilize sUSD Peg Amidst Market Volatility

Synthetix Founder Urges SNX Stakers to Stabilize sUSD Peg Amidst Market Volatility

Synthetix, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, is facing challenges with its stablecoin, sUSD, which has experienced instability and deviations from its intended 1:1 peg with the US dollar since the beginning of 2025. On April 18, sUSD fell to $0.68, a 31% decline from its dollar peg. In reaction, Synthetix...

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Synthetix Founder's 'The Stick': Will it Fix the sUSD Depeg?

Synthetix Founder's 'The Stick': Will it Fix the sUSD Depeg?

The landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi) can be ruthless. When a stablecoin departs from its peg, it sends ripples throughout the ecosystem. Most recently, sUSD — the Synthetix network stablecoin — experienced a significant depeg. On April 18, its price dropped below that value, falling as low as $0.68. This...

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Solana Flips ETH in Staking: What It Means & Why It Matters

Solana Flips ETH in Staking: What It Means & Why It Matters

For a short period in the increasingly more hectic and quick world of cryptocurrency, SOL shined the brightest. It has since passed Ethereum (ETH) in terms of the total value of tokens staked. This event, which took place around April 20th, has generated a great deal of debate and analysis...

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Uminers Chooses Ethiopia for Bitcoin Mining Facility, Offers Zero-Interest Loans

Uminers Chooses Ethiopia for Bitcoin Mining Facility, Offers Zero-Interest Loans

UMiners from China has selected Ethiopia as the location for its new Ethiopia Bitcoin mining headquarters. The nation provides affordable, stable energy, and has tremendous room for growth. The facility is equipped with advanced water-cooling systems designed to support a range of mining hardware, including the latest models from Bitmain....

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Soluna's Wind-Powered Bitcoin: A Sustainable Future or Greenwashing Hype?

Soluna's Wind-Powered Bitcoin: A Sustainable Future or Greenwashing Hype?

Soluna Holdings’ “Project Ellen” is a Bitcoin mining breakthrough or this terrific arrangement between GE, NtexasSC, and South Texas Wind — a new 100 MW data center supported by a dedicated 145 MW wind farm. Giving this project a name that reflects the importance of co-locating energy generation and consumption,...

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Is Uminers' Bitcoin Mining Loan a Trojan Horse or Savior?

Is Uminers' Bitcoin Mining Loan a Trojan Horse or Savior?

Uminers' zero-interest Bitcoin mining loan program. Sounds amazing, right? Free money (well, kind of) to purchase mining equipment. One hell of a dream come true for aspiring Bitcoin barons to be. But as someone who's watched the crypto landscape shift and morph over the years, and as a Malaysian Chinese...

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3 Reasons Solana's ETF Launch Failed to Beat Ethereum (So Far)

3 Reasons Solana's ETF Launch Failed to Beat Ethereum (So Far)

Okay, let's be real. Almost everyone assumed Solana would moon after the ETF launch. I mean, a Solana ETF! It makes this clunking sound, like a rocket ship poised for lift-off. Thus far, the story the numbers are telling is the exact opposite. Ethereum is still king. Why? Here’s my...

Future of Crypto Staking: DVT, Rainbow Staking & More!

Future of Crypto Staking: DVT, Rainbow Staking & More!

Cryptocurrency staking is undergoing a historic sea change. New approaches like Distributed Validation Technology (DVT) and Rainbow Staking are paving the path forward. These innovations are more than just incremental progress. They represent an important step toward a more decentralized, accessible, and resilient staking ecosystem. This article looks in depth...

Crypto Staking's Wild Future: 3 Ways to Party with Your Profits!

Crypto Staking's Wild Future: 3 Ways to Party with Your Profits!

Forget boring bank accounts! Staking crypto is on the verge of blowing up and you’ll want to be in place to win big when it does. Think of it like this: your crypto is throwing a party, and you get paid to attend. It’s no longer enough to simply HODL—the...

UAE Denies TON's Golden Visa Claim: What Crypto Investors Need To Know

UAE Denies TON's Golden Visa Claim: What Crypto Investors Need To Know

We know that the world of cryptocurrency is changing rapidly. New opportunities and new claims come out every day, making it difficult to separate true innovation from the dangerous snake oil. Recently, TON (The Open Network) announced a new residency option offering 10-year UAE Golden Visas to applicants who stake...

UAE's TON Rejection: A Golden Lesson in Crypto Due Diligence

UAE's TON Rejection: A Golden Lesson in Crypto Due Diligence

The recent kerfuffle over The Open Network (TON) is turning heads in the crypto space. Its purported “Golden Visa” program in the UAE has emerged as one of the most hotly contested battlegrounds. It's a glaring spotlight illuminating the industry's persistent struggle with credibility, regulatory oversight, and the unbridled hype...

TON's UAE Debacle: Crypto's Golden Visa Dreams Just Got Crushed!

TON's UAE Debacle: Crypto's Golden Visa Dreams Just Got Crushed!

Remember the hype? The speculative rumors about a golden ticket to Dubai that were stoked by your TON bag? Picture it: trading crypto volatility for a life of sunshine, luxury cars, and maybe even bumping into a sheikh at the local Starbucks. The crypto dream, turned into a UAE Golden...

Ethereum to $8.5K by 2025? ETF Demand Fuels Bullish Prediction

Ethereum to $8.5K by 2025? ETF Demand Fuels Bullish Prediction

The cryptosphere is alive with speculation. Here’s one very bullish prediction making the rounds – that Ethereum (ETH) will hit $8,500 by 2025. There are a number of reasons driving this optimistic sentiment. The recent approval and inflows into Ethereum-based Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), increasing institutional adoption, and staking rewards...

BAY Miner Pioneers Eco-Friendly Mobile Crypto Mining

BAY Miner Pioneers Eco-Friendly Mobile Crypto Mining

BAY Miner is disrupting the cryptocurrency mining space with a mobile-accessible cloud mining platform. In addition, it sets the stage for environmental sustainability as it is powered by renewable green energy. This revolutionary model opens a world of possibilities for consumers to generate cryptocurrency income, free from the burdens of...