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BlockDAG's Strategic Advantage Why Malaysia Needs This Crypto Now

BlockDAG's Strategic Advantage Why Malaysia Needs This Crypto Now

Malaysia stands at a crossroads. We’re a nation filled with innovators and creativity, but we are too often stuck in bureaucratic ruts and a fear of new disruptive technologies. The world economy is changing fast, and if we don’t change with it, we’ll get left in the dust. This isn't...

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DeFi Developments World Liberty Enters Stablecoin Arena, Tokenized S&P 500 Index on the Horizon

DeFi Developments World Liberty Enters Stablecoin Arena, Tokenized S&P 500 Index on the Horizon

The decentralized finance (DeFi) universe saw some significant changes this week. From new stablecoin initiatives to thrilling ETF launches to groundbreaking partnerships and an overall increase in Ethereum-based stablecoin adoption! World Liberty Financial's foray into the stablecoin market, coupled with Centrifuge's plans for a tokenized S&P 500 Index fund, signal...

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Beyond LINK: This DeFi Innovator Could 2x Your Money in Q4

Beyond LINK: This DeFi Innovator Could 2x Your Money in Q4

In the dynamic landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi), Chainlink serves as the linchpin. It provides important off-chain information which fuels complex smart contracts and ever-expanding decentralized applications (DApps). Lee Chia Jian acknowledges Chainlink's pivotal role, stating that "without it, DeFi wouldn’t exist," highlighting its widespread adoption across over 2,600 projects....

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Trident's XRP Vault Is Here To Party And Change The World

Trident's XRP Vault Is Here To Party And Change The World

Unlearn all of your bad financial habits. No, we’re not referring to your grandpa’s stock portfolio. We’re not kidding when we call it a revolution, and that revolution is going to be powered by XRP and the bold imagination of Trident Digital. But they’re not just building a launch treasury,...

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Crocodilus: Why Crypto's 'Wild West' Needs a Sheriff (And It's Not the SEC)

Crocodilus: Why Crypto's 'Wild West' Needs a Sheriff (And It's Not the SEC)

Crocodilus is among us—and it’s not the friendly neighborhood crocodile. Past iterations of this malware, particularly the current release, offer an can function as an incredibly strong alarm system. The crypto space, which gets evangelized as a decentralized utopia, is really more like the Wild West—lawless and teeming with bandits....

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Ether.fi Expands Services, Integrates Banking with DeFi Platform in U.S.

Ether.fi Expands Services, Integrates Banking with DeFi Platform in U.S.

Ether.fi is already working to expand its capabilities with new banking functionality, pivoting into a decentralized finance (DeFi) neobank. Ether.fi’s non-custodial staking service and its community-centric banking product are now both available to U.S. This is a huge step in the right direction after years of narrowing under regulatory trepidation.Ether.fi's...

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ETH to the Moon? $2.9B Inflows & Robinhood Fuel Ethereum Rally

ETH to the Moon? $2.9B Inflows & Robinhood Fuel Ethereum Rally

Ethereum seems to be going through a major influx of interest and investment, resulting in a breakout price movement. There are at least five interconnected reasons for this rally. Substantial institutional inflows, Robinhood’s recent foray into Layer 2 solutions, and shifting supply dynamics are all major factors. This article breaks...

Ethereum's $2.9B Institutional Flood: 3 Reasons Why It's Just the Beginning

Ethereum's $2.9B Institutional Flood: 3 Reasons Why It's Just the Beginning

Okay, let's be real. You've probably heard the buzz: Ethereum's on the rise. This isn't just another pump-and-dump story. We’re not just talking about a change, we’re talking about a large fundamental shift, a tectonic plate movement in the financial landscape. Put aside all the fancy charts and graphs for...

Solana ETF: Is the SEC Playing Favorites With Ethereum?

Solana ETF: Is the SEC Playing Favorites With Ethereum?

Okay, let's talk crypto. You've seen the headlines: Solana ETF launched, but...crickets? The hard underperformance in relation to Ethereum is raising a lot of eyebrows. Truthfully, it ought to enrage you. Is the SEC slightly, or perhaps less so, shading Solana, while golden-childing Ethereum? It sure feels that way.SEC's Stance:...

Robinhood's Ethereum Bet: Genius Move or Risky Gamble?

Robinhood's Ethereum Bet: Genius Move or Risky Gamble?

Robinhood’s taking a similar plunge into Ethereum—with their own Ethereum Layer-2 network. Institutional investors are pouring billions into ETH. Almost a third of all Ether is currently locked, creating a potential supply squeeze as we described here. So it’s all rosy futures and unicorns for the Boomer generation, yeah? Maybe....

Staking's Risky Future: Why Decentralization Might Be a Mirage

Staking's Risky Future: Why Decentralization Might Be a Mirage

We're told staking is the future. A future of trustless banking, enhanced privacy, and generating crypto yield. How do we know this utopian dream isn’t just a very well masked desert mirage twinkling in the distance? I think it's time we acknowledge the elephant in the digital room: staking, as...

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...

Solana Staking ETF Launches Amidst AUM Disparity with Industry Giants

Solana Staking ETF Launches Amidst AUM Disparity with Industry Giants

REX Shares, an investment firm with just over $5 billion in assets under management (AUM) in 2024, has launched a Solana Staking ETF. This decision puts REX Shares in a very competitive field. Industry behemoths such as BlackRock are at the forefront with a staggering AUM of $11.5 trillion.The Solana...