Cosmos
Why Juno’s Vote to Confiscate a Whale’s Funds Is a Watershed for Blockchain Governance
Proposal 16, a governance proposal on the Cosmos-based Juno blockchain, has passed via the chain’s token-voting governance system to cut the balance of JUNO tokens held by a “whale,” or large holder, accused of manipulating the Juno launch airdrop enacted in October.

Juno's Proposal 16 Vote Is a Watershed for Blockchain Governance – For Better or Worse
The proposal to cut a whale's token balance, which narrowly passed, highlights the complexity and risks of on-chain governance.

Thorchain’s RUNE Continues to Rally After Positive Ecosystem Developments
The RUNE protocol went live with synthetic assets trading on its platform last Thursday.

Evmos Looks to Get Back on Track After Failed Launch
A bug-ridden launch for the EVM-compatible chain allowing for transactions between Ethereum and Cosmos has led to community backlash, but the Evmos team is hoping to bounce back.

We Can Vote Away Your Money for Free: The Implications of Juno Prop 16
The proposal appears to be the first major instance of a blockchain community potentially voting tokens out of the hands of a fellow holder.

Kava Deploys Ethereum Developer Support on Testnet
EVM support will allow Ethereum developers to deploy dapps to Cosmos, which has been steadily gained popularity among users.

First Mover Asia: China to Widen Test of Digital Yuan as Russia Invasion Spotlights Crypto’s Potential Role; Cryptos Decline
The country is close to approving trials of the central bank digital currency in a number of cities and regions; bitcoin and ether drop as risk-on appetite fades.

Polymer’s $3.6M in Seed Funding Says IBC Is the Future of Crypto
The team plans to make blockchains like Ethereum and Solana more easily compatible with chains built using Cosmos’ Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol.

Evmos Looks to Jump-Start Ethereum–Cosmos Interoperability With Airdrop, Mainnet Launch
A buzzy airdrop and a novel tokenomic structure highlight the latest EVM-compatible launch on Cosmos.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
The leading cryptocurrency reverses earlier losses in seesaw trading.
