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DeFi Project Spotlight: Acala, Polkadot’s DeFi Hub

Acala is a high-throughput, future-proof, and DeFi-optimized Polkadot parachain centered around the Acala Dollar stablecoin.

5 years ago · By STEFAN STANKOVIC

Unlike Terra and Fantom, Solana and Binance DeFi Is Lagging

Amid rocky crypto market conditions, the total value locked in DeFi has fallen. Some networks have fared better than others on the downturn.

5 years ago · By VISHAL CHAWLA

Hype, Bad Art, Deception: Pixelmon’s $70M NFT Rug Unpacked

Pixelmon has failed to deliver what many holders were expecting from their NFTs, with the project's founder facing a severe backlash online.

5 years ago · By TIMOTHY CRAIG

Ukraine Asks for Polkadot Donations, Hints at Airdrop

After receiving millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum, Ukraine is asking for Polkadot donations. It also hinted at an airdrop.

5 years ago · By CHRIS WILLIAMS

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Ukrainians Are Preparing to Lose Internet Access

Feb. 25, 2022

Ukrainians Are Preparing to Lose Internet Access

Ukrainian civilians appear to be preparing for a loss of Internet connectivity, which would render cryptocurrency nearly useless.

By BROOKS BUTLER

The NFT Community Is Rallying to Support Ukraine

Feb. 25, 2022

The NFT Community Is Rallying to Support Ukraine

The NFT community is standing with Ukraine following Russia's attack on the country, with Beeple and other community members showing support.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS

Floor Prices for High-Value NFT Projects Are Falling

Feb. 25, 2022

Floor Prices for High-Value NFT Projects Are Falling

Despite soaring NFT trading volumes, interest in high-value collections such as Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks appears to be declining.

By TIMOTHY CRAIG

Where the Bufficorns Roam: ETHDenver Reviewed

Feb. 24, 2022

Where the Bufficorns Roam: ETHDenver Reviewed

ETHDenver 2022 took place last week amid weakening markets and increasing uncertainty surrounding world events.

By JACOB OLIVER

NFT Transfer Activity on Ethereum Exceeds That of Stablecoins, ERC-20s

Feb. 23, 2022

NFT Transfer Activity on Ethereum Exceeds That of Stablecoins, ERC-20s

NFTs make up a higher portion of token transfers on Ethereum's network than either stablecoins or ERC-20 tokens.

By BROOKS BUTLER

OpenSea Hack: Key Takeaways on Web3 Security

Feb. 21, 2022

OpenSea Hack: Key Takeaways on Web3 Security

Crypto Briefing compiles important operational security tips for NFT investors to adopt following the recent OpenSea hack.

By VISHAL CHAWLA

OpenSea NFT Hack Exposes Web3 Self-Custody Risks

Feb. 20, 2022

OpenSea NFT Hack Exposes Web3 Self-Custody Risks

Multiple OpenSea users had their Ethereum wallets drained of their NFTs last night. OpenSea says that a phishing attack is the root cause.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS

Which Regulators Are Shaping U.S. Crypto Policy?

Feb. 19, 2022

Which Regulators Are Shaping U.S. Crypto Policy?

Crypto Briefing lists the regulatory agencies working in different capacities to bring crypto under American financial rules.

By VISHAL CHAWLA

DeFi Project Spotlight: Redacted Cartel, DeFi’s Meta-Governance Protocol

Feb. 15, 2022

DeFi Project Spotlight: Redacted Cartel, DeFi’s Meta-Governance Protocol

Redacted Cartel is an emerging project that seeks to become a meta-governance protocol for liquidity management-related DeFi protocols.

By STEFAN STANKOVIC

Bitcoin Hovers at $42,000 as Hashrate Hits Record High

Feb. 14, 2022

Bitcoin Hovers at $42,000 as Hashrate Hits Record High

Bitcoin's hashrate has ascended to its all-time high signaling further growth in the amount of computing power being on mining.

By VISHAL CHAWLA