DeFi

ZKSync to airdrop 17.5% of ZK token supply to 695K wallets

ZKSync is set to airdrop 17.5% of its ZK token supply to 695,232 eligible wallets starting next week, with the majority of tokens allocated to the project's community and ecosystem initiatives.

2 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

DeFi protocol UwU Lend falls victim to $19.3M exploit

UwU Lend, a DeFi protocol founded by Quadriga CX co-founder "Sifu," has suffered a $19.3 million exploit, with the exact method of the attack remaining unclear.

2 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

Solana Foundation restricts validators involved in sandwich attacks

The Solana Foundation has removed a group of validator operators from its delegation program due to their involvement in sandwich attacks on Solana users. The move aims to protect retail users from malicious activities.

2 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

Vitalik Buterin donates 30 ETH to Tornado Cash legal defense as he develops a ‘compliant’ version

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin donates to Tornado Cash devs, supporting legal battles and advocating for privacy in crypto transactions.

2 years ago · By VINCE DIOQUINO

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Blocksquare hits $100M tokenized RWA, announces DeFi launchpad

May. 29, 2024

Blocksquare hits $100M tokenized RWA, announces DeFi launchpad

Blocksquare achieves a new milestone in real estate with $100M in tokenized assets and the launch of its Oceanpoint v0.5 DeFi platform.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Uniswap Foundation discloses $41M balance sheet ahead of crucial fee vote

May. 27, 2024

Uniswap Foundation discloses $41M balance sheet ahead of crucial fee vote

Uniswap Foundation reveals $41M balance sheet ahead of crucial fee distribution vote, as SEC enforcement threats loom over the protocol's UNI and LP tokens.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

MakerDAO founder introduces new stablecoins: NewStable and PureDAI

May. 17, 2024

MakerDAO founder introduces new stablecoins: NewStable and PureDAI

MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen unveils NewStable and PureDAI to replace DAI, which has a $5.4 billion market cap.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

zkSync gears toward final upgrade, community eyes airdrop by end of June

May. 17, 2024

zkSync gears toward final upgrade, community eyes airdrop by end of June

ZkSync aims to empower users with a governance token airdrop, finalizing its community-led approach after the v24 upgrade in June.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Arbitrum-based L3 ApeChain integrates Supra’s real-time oracle data and randomness protocols

May. 16, 2024

Arbitrum-based L3 ApeChain integrates Supra’s real-time oracle data and randomness protocols

Supra's DORA & dVRF protocols are now live on ApeChain, offering real-time data feeds, verifiable randomness for enhanced GameFi experience.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Robinhood Crypto launches Solana staking with 5% APY for EU users

May. 15, 2024

Robinhood Crypto launches Solana staking with 5% APY for EU users

Robinhood’s European crypto branch launched Solana staking, offering roughly 5% APY at launch, slightly below Coinbase.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Lido co-founders back EigenLayer rival Symbiotic: report

May. 14, 2024

Lido co-founders back EigenLayer rival Symbiotic: report

The emergence of Symbiotic could intensify competition in the restaking sector, potentially reshaping the dynamics of decentralized finance.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Bitcoin L2 protocol bridge Alex suffers $4.3M in losses after suspicious upgrades

May. 14, 2024

Bitcoin L2 protocol bridge Alex suffers $4.3M in losses after suspicious upgrades

The Alex bridge on BNB network was drained of $4.3M after a series of suspicious contract upgrades, reports CertiK.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Deutsche Bank joins Singapore’s Project Guardian to advance asset tokenization

May. 14, 2024

Deutsche Bank joins Singapore’s Project Guardian to advance asset tokenization

Deutsche Bank joins Singapore's Project Guardian to advance asset tokenization, collaborating with Memento Blockchain and Interop Labs to drive innovation in DeFi.

By VINCE DIOQUINO

Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet

May. 9, 2024

Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet

Over $20M in bridged Ether returned to ZKasino wallet weeks after alleged exit scam, renewing hope for victims as authorities investigate the incident.

By VINCE DIOQUINO