The persistent challenges decentralized finance face have been well documented by a handful of analysts and the recent collapse of the Terra ecosystem re-enforced the fact that something is critically wrong with DeFi. I think DeFi today is completely broken for 99% of the population. The promise of a more transparent financial system has been overtaken by
Ethereum is making progress towards its transition from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus to a Proof-of-Stake consensus algorithm. In an event dubbed as “The Merge”, the current network and its decentralized application will begin operating on the latter. Related Reading | Analyst Hints Huge Chances For Ethereum Killers To Surge, Sides With Solana And AVAX Core ETH
In the precariousness of Web3 open-source code, iterative development and “move fast” ethos, things break. And through breaking, things are also made. A new project allows anyone to create a copy of someone else’s NFT, aptly named “Mimics.” But how does Mimics work, and what does it mean for the NFT art market to have
The Philippine government has started its exploration of blockchain technology use cases, launching a training program for researchers in the government’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Enrico Paringit, a DOST official, reportedly said that the goal of the training is to see how blockchain can play a role in areas like healthcare, financial support
These can be anxious times for holders of cryptocurrencies, especially those who entered the market in late 2021 when prices were cresting. Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and especially altcoins now appear to be undergoing a major reset, down 50% or more from November highs. Some worry that a whole generation of crypto adopters could be
The Department of Economic Affairs of India is finalizing a consultation paper on crypto currencies, which then will be handed over to the federal government. The implementation of the document could bring the country of 14 billion people closer to the international regulatory consensus on digital assets. On Monday, May 30, during an event hosted
Ethereum, the largest altcoin, is still suffering from the crypto market’s dismal winter. Following intense sell-offs by traders and investors, ETH fell below the $2k threshold. According to Glassnode, the total number of addresses lost has reached 34,966,535 addresses. As a result, the purpose of the event is highlighted. The altcoin, on the other hand,
Ethereum’s native token Ether (ETH) rose by more than 5% to reach its intraday high above $1,930 on May 30. Nonetheless, the ETH/USD pair risks facing another sell-off round due to concerns about a massive ETH inflow into an exchange. 58.7K Ether transferred to FTX in May On May 30, the Ether address allegedly associated
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed higher on May 30 as early week gains saw BTC/USD retain $30,500. BTC/USD 1-day candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView $32,000, $35,000 flagged as lines in the sand Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed the largest cryptocurrency consolidating near that $30,600 at the time of writing after hitting highs of $30,900 on
Generating a yield on crypto is increasingly tricky. The Terra ecosystem implosion — where up to $50 billion was wiped out — led to a decline in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols offering interest. At the other end of the table, centralized finance, or CeFi, where all processes are rooted through a central body, has endured a comparatively
The Ropsten testnet on the Ethereum network is ready to set the stage for the “first dress rehearsal” of the Merge to adopt the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Core Ethereum developer Tim Beiko announced on May 31 that a new Beacon Chain for Ropsten has been launched. It will serve as the precursor for the
Australian consumer advocacy group CHOICE has called on the federal government to provide better protection for crypto investors while submitting a proposed regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. The regulatory framework was submitted in response to the federal Treasury’s consultation paper for “crypto asset secondary service providers” (CASSPs) defined as firms providing
India’s economic affairs secretary has reportedly revealed that the government’s consultation paper on cryptocurrency is “fairly ready.” He explained that the Indian government is looking at “a global paradigm on digital assets,” emphasizing that “There has to be a broad framework on which all economies have to be together.” Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth on
On May 30, the total crypto market capitalization gained 4% and currently is within reach of a $1.3 trillion market capitalization. The move was enough to erase the losses from the previous 7 days and was driven mainly by Bitcoin’s (BTC) 4.9% gain during that time frame. Total crypto market cap, USD billion. Source: TradingView
A mismatch in the reported price of underlying assets on synthetic assets DeFi platform Mirror Protocol has caused an ongoing exploit that has the potential to drain all of its funds. The exploit was observed on May 29 by governance participant ‘Mirroruser’ on the protocol’s forum. As of the time of writing, the mBTC, mDOT,
Bear markets are typically marked by a capitulation event where discouraged investors finally abandon their positions and asset prices either consolidate as inflows to the sector taper off or a bottoming process begins. According to a recent report from Glassnode, Bitcoin hodlers are now “the only ones left” and they appear to be “doubling down