Research
Culture
Avara to launch Lens Network on zkSync to expand on success of Lens Protocol
Lens Network launches on zkSync to distrupt onchain social media with scalable, secure infrastructure and user-centric features.
Analysis
Breaking down Ethereum rollups – What makes a rollup optimistic vs zero knowledge?
Ethereum rollups emerge as a key solution to network congestion, promising reduced gas fees and increased transaction throughput while maintaining security and decentralization.
Regulation
Deutsche Bank selects Axelar developer as partner in joining Project Guardian Singapore
Partnering with Interop Labs, Deutsche Bank aims to set new standards in blockchain interoperability and asset tokenization.
AI
AI-powered social engineering not technical exploits now dominating 90% of cyber attacks
Vast majority of cyberattacks now exploit human vulnerabilities using sophisticated technologies like deepfake videos and AI-manipulated audio, as cybercriminals shift focus from technical breaches to social engineering.
Analysis
Layer 1, 2, 3, parachain, sidechain – What’s the difference?
From foundational Layer 1 to innovative Layer 3, blockchain's evolving architecture continues to improve performance and functionality.
Crypto
Ethereum has been increasingly inflationary for over a month as fees hit all-time low
Ethereum transitions back to inflationary status as decreased network activity and lower transaction fee burns contribute to a net supply increase.
NFTs
Ordinals sales elevate Magic Eden to top NFT marketplace surpassing Blur by $108 million
Magic Eden outperforms Blur in NFT trading volume for first time, driven by its expansion into Bitcoin Ordinals and dynamic rewards.
Regulation
Taiwan revises money laundering act to include digital assets
Taiwan updates its Money Laundering Control Act, increasing oversight on virtual assets and enhancing penalties for non-compliance to align with global standards.
Exchanges
Binance accused of firing whistleblower for internal market manipulation report
Binance faces allegations of dismissing its market surveillance head after he reported potential manipulation by major client, despite the exchange's claims of strict surveillance and zero tolerance for abuse.
Stablecoins
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino teases potential Pear Phone powered by P2P apps
Ardoino hints at developing a Pear Phone featuring Holepunch's P2P apps, promoting a future of decentralized, serverless technologies free from Big Tech control.
Mining
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark records highest single mining day in April in post-halving report
CleanSpark states mining efficiency causing some miners to cease operation following halving.
Crypto
Restrictive OTC regulations for institutions amid Hong Kong ETF launch – BitGo APAC director
HB Lim of BitGo analyzes Hong Kong's new spot ETFs and their potential to shape the regional crypto market and regulatory practices.
