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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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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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Synthetix Founder's 'Stick' Threat: Necessary Evil or Crypto Tyranny?

Synthetix Founder's 'Stick' Threat: Necessary Evil or Crypto Tyranny?

Synthetix’s sUSD stablecoin is teetering, and founder Kain Warwick isn’t pulling any punches. He’s fully prepared to use “the stick” against SNX stakers to force sUSD back to its $1 peg. This situation is very extreme. Can we really afford to say his approach doesn’t matter when a fundamental part...

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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...

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...