Latest from Margaux Nijkerk
U.S. regional banks building tokenized deposit network on ZKsync to rival stablecoins
The Cari Network is targeting a 2026 rollout as banks test issuance, transfers and redemption of digital deposits. Participating banks include Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp and Old National Bancorp.
OpenSea delays highly anticipated token launch, citing challenging crypto market conditions
The platform will end its rewards waves, offer optional fee refunds for certain traders and introduce 0% token trading fees for 60 days starting March 31 as it promotes its revamped marketplace.
Ethereum Foundation’s new mandate sparks debate about its role, priorities
The document quickly sparked debate across the Ethereum community, with supporters saying it reinforces the network’s core principles. Critics, however, argue the mandate signals the foundation intends to take a backseat just as institutional interest in blockchain is accelerating.
MoonPay introduces Ledger-secured AI crypto agents to address wallet key risks
The feature allows users to verify and sign every transaction generated by an AI agent using a Ledger hardware device, ensuring private keys never leave the hardware signer.
Ethereum Foundation publishes new mandate defining its role, core principles
The document comes at a point of transition for the organization, following shifts in the blockchain's technical roadmap and the resignation of a co-executive director.
Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus'
The firm plays a central role in the development of Optimism, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network designed to make transactions faster and cheaper by processing activity off the Ethereum main chain.
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum should be used as a simple digital bulletin board
Ethereum’s co-founder wants developers to stop forcing blockchain into every problem and start treating it as a reliable, shared memory for the digital world.
Lido launches stablecoin yield product to expand beyond ether
The goal is to make it easier for users to earn returns on crypto without having to choose or manage strategies themselves.
The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation starts experimenting with ‘DVT-lite’ technology
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DeFi lending platform Aave sees a rare $27 million liquidations after a price glitch
The blockchain data flagged shows a spike in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Some observers believe the event may have been linked to a price update in an risk-oracle system that Aave uses to determine the value of collateral.
