Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic
Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its...
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Vitalik Buterin makes decentralized social media a top priority for 2026
The Ethereum co-founder urged broader adoption of open social platforms, saying decentralized social media can improve online communication by restoring...
Buterin tips distributed validators to simplify Ethereum staking
While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.
Trade finance is the biggest opportunity in blockchain
Trade finance’s financing gap and paper-based inefficiencies create blockchain’s largest opportunity. Tokenized receivables can unlock global liquidity for SMEs.
Aave refocuses on DeFi, hands Lens stewardship to Mask Network
Mask Network will lead consumer-facing product execution on Lens, while Aave steps back to an advisory role focused on protocol...
Noble blockchain shifts from Cosmos to launch its own EVM chain
Noble is seeking better developer access and a more robust tech stack to build its new EVM-compatible stablecoin-focused blockchain, which...
Bhutan to deploy Sei validator in Q1, eyes tokenization collab
Bhutan is adding to its growing list of blockchain initiatives. It already runs a Bitcoin mining operation and also launched...
WLFI faces backlash after ‘team wallets’ push through USD1 growth proposal
The top nine wallets controlled nearly 60% of voting power in WLFI’s USD1 governance vote, raising questions about insider influence...
DeFi protocol Pendle revamps governance token, citing low adoption
Pendle will begin to slowly phase out its governance token vePENDLE and replace it with sPENDLE this month, offering a...
Vitalik Buterin calls for a new DAO design for onchain disputes and governance
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says DAOs must move beyond simple token-voting treasuries and be redesigned to power core infrastructure like...
CertiK links $63M in Tornado Cash deposits to $282M wallet compromise
Blockchain data showed that stolen Bitcoin was bridged to Ethereum, fragmented into multiple wallets and later routed into the crypto...
Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum readiness matter more than ever
Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks...
Vitalik Buterin warns Ethereum has ‘backslid’ on decentralization and privacy
Vitalik Buterin wants improved private payments, easier running of full nodes, decentralized apps that don’t rely on centralized services, and...
China-led CBDC project mBridge tops $55B in cross-border payments
In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the...
Universal blockchains buckle under real-world demands
General-purpose blockchains can’t solve industry disputes over construction changes or equipment usage. Specialized layer 1s are optimized for stateless audit...
