Latest from Margaux Nijkerk
Ledger CTO Warns of NPM Supply-Chain Attack Hitting 1B+ Downloads
According to Guillemet, the malicious code — already pushed into packages with over 1 billion downloads — is designed to silently swap crypto wallet addresses in transactions. That means unsuspecting users could send funds directly to the attacker without realizing it.
Backpack Opens Regulated Perpetuals Exchange in Europe After FTX EU Acquisition
Operating out of Cyprus and licensed under the European Union’s MiFID II framework, the exchange is positioning itself as one of the first fully regulated venues in Europe to offer crypto derivatives, starting with perpetual futures.
The Protocol: Solana Community Approves Alpenglow Upgrade
Also: ETH Foundation to Sell 10K ETH, A Conversation with Bruce Liu, and Ethereum's Holesky Testnet to Sunset After Fusaka.
Lido Launches GG Vault for One-Click Access to DeFi Yields
GG Vault will automatically deploy user deposits across a basket of trusted DeFi protocols, helping investors earn yield without having to manage multiple positions themselves.
ArbitrumDAO Incentivizes DeFi Growth With 24M ARB Token Rollout
Season one of the DAO's $40 million DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP), is aimed to drive up DeFi in its ecosystem
Ethereum Foundation to Unload Another 10K ETH Following SharpLink Deal
The Foundation shared that it plans to sell 10,000 ETH via centralized exchanges over the next several weeks to support work towards research & developments, ecosystem grants and donations.
Solana Set for Major Overhaul After 98% Votes to Approve Historic 'Alpenglow' Upgrade
98.27% of SOL stakers that voted approved the proposal, with only 1.05% voting against and 0.36% abstaining. In total, 52% of the network’s stake participated in the vote.
‘Crypto’s Flash Boys’: A Q&A With Austin Federa on DoubleZero
DoubleZero was first announced in December 2024 as a blockchain layer intended to be faster than the internet. Since then, nearly 12.5% of SOL staked is operating on the DoubleZero testnet.
Ethereum Foundation Targets Interoperability as Top UX Priority
The initiative marks a strategic pivot: after years spent scaling throughput and lowering costs, the protocol team is now zeroing in on interoperability as the key to user experience.
The Protocol: Bitcoin Mining Faces New Challenges as Power Costs Eat Profit
Also: Bitcoin Liquid Staking News, Optimism and Flashbots Team Up, Hemi Labs Raises $15M.
