Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Tether Shuts Down Uruguay Mining Operations Over Energy Tariffs
The company had planned to invest up to $500 million in Uruguay, but cited high energy prices and regulatory hurdles as reasons for its pullout.
Blockchain-Based Microloans Are Coming to Farmers in São Paulo
The project utilizes a blockchain infrastructure developed with Tanssi's technology, enabling predictable transaction fees and reliability, rather than relying on public blockchains.
Balancer DAO Starts Discussing $8M Recovery Plan After $110M Exploit Cut TVL by Two-Thirds
The recovered tokens, spanning multiple networks and assets, will be paid out in the same tokens as originally provided, with a claim mechanism being developed.
Toncoin Lags Broader Crypto Rebound as Derivatives Data Shows Cautious Optimism
Altcoin funding rates, including for TON, have turned positive, indicating renewed confidence among traders, but overall market participation remains muted.
Trump Family-Linked Alt5 Sigma Ousts Top Execs After CEO Suspension Shakes Up Leadership
The company is on its third CEO in six weeks, with Tony Isaac appointed as Acting CEO, and has named Steven Plumb as its new CFO.
UK Proposes ‘No Gain, No Loss’ Tax Rule for DeFi in 'Major Win' for Users
The proposal, with input from major industry players, aims to bring tax rules in line with how DeFi works, reducing outcomes that don't reflect reality.
BNB Holds Below $900 Level as Onchain Activity Slumps, Network Updrages Loom
Price action remains stable, consolidating below $900, amid tension between weak fundamentals and upcoming upgrades.
Crypto Long & Short: The Striking Dichotomy in DeFi Tokens Post 10/10
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Gaspar shares a snapshot of where we are post 10/10 and where potential opportunities from dislocations may lie. Then, we take a look at investor sentiment in the wake of the relentless market selloff — confusion, resolve and humility — with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check.
KuCoin Registers With Austrac to Operate in Australia, Adds Fiat On-Ramps
The registration comes as Australian regulators tighten scrutiny on offshore crypto platforms, with ASIC stating that many digital assets may require licensing to operate.
TON Rallies 8% as Telegram Ecosystem Expands With AI Launch, Tokenized Stocks
Recent developments include the launch of Confidential Compute Open Network (COCOON) and the integration of tokenized US stocks and digital collectibles.
