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Do I need to Buy One Whole Bitcoin? 3 BTC Questions I’m Tired of Answering
Why is Bitcoin worth anything? Am I too late to buy Bitcoin? It’s too expensive, do I need to buy a whole Bitcoin? 3 questions that hound crypto journalists at parties.
Aave Freezes Stablecoin Trading Amid Price Volatility
Lending protocol Aave has temporarily halted trading of stablecoins and set the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio to zero due to the recent price volatility on USD Coin (USDC) following its depegging on March 11. Aave's decision was based on an analysis by decentralized finance risk management firm Gauntlet Network, which recommended a temporary pause of all v2 and v3 markets. The LTV ratio determines how much credit can be secured using crypto as collateral and is calculated by dividing the amount of credit borrowed by the value of the collateral.
An Experiment Incubated at Harvard to Resolve the Global Debt Crisis (Part 6 of 7)
In the interview notes of journalist Faye Xiaofei, Professor Han Feng, in an age of global upheaval, raised his gaze to the stars to discern the tides of history and lowered his eyes to the data to parse their logic, pursuing a question that cuts to the root of civilization itself: When the old gravitational anchors collapse, where should humanity's wealth be moored?
Ripple CEO: Global Governments Now See Blockchain Solution to Addressing Transparency and Settlement
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, believes most governments consider blockchain technology a game-changer as it solves frictions like transparency and settlement that were a headache in yesteryears.
An Experiment Incubated at Harvard to Resolve the Global Debt Crisis (Part 7 of 7)
In the interview notes of journalist Faye Xiaofei, Professor Han Feng, in an age of global upheaval, raised his gaze to the stars to discern the tides of history and lowered his eyes to the data to parse their logic, pursuing a question that cuts to the root of civilization itself: When the old gravitational anchors collapse, where should humanity's wealth be moored?
Friend.Tech Boosts Security with CoolWallet on Base Chain
Friend.tech, a decentralized social network on Base's Ethereum layer-2 chain, has seen rapid growth but also faces security risks from phishing attacks. To address this, CoolWallet has launched a Web3 Guardian competition to promote its Web3 SmartScan feature, which screens transactions for malicious behavior.
Sui Foundation Reallocates 117M SUI to Bolster Network Growth
Sui Foundation announces the reallocation of 117 million SUI tokens from external market makers to support the growth of its Layer 1 blockchain network, Sui. The move aims to bolster the network's DeFi ecosystem, which recently recorded its highest-ever total value locked (TVL) at approximately $37 million. The reallocation will not impact the circulating supply of SUI tokens.
An Experiment Incubated at Harvard to Resolve the Global Debt Crisis (Part 4 of 7)
In the interview notes of journalist Faye Xiaofei, Professor Han Feng, in an age of global upheaval, raised his gaze to the stars to discern the tides of history and lowered his eyes to the data to parse their logic, pursuing a question that cuts to the root of civilization itself: When the old gravitational anchors collapse, where should humanity's wealth be moored?
Why Crypto Exchanges Must Reinvent Themselves to Stay Relevant or Else Face Extinction
As the industry matures, crypto exchanges must face up to higher responsibilities. Crypto market is becoming to mirror that of traditional markets. Cryptocurrency exchanges, therefore, must reinvent themselves to maintain their relevance.
What is Sushiswap (SUSHI) and Why it Enabled Uniswap’s Trading Volume to Surpass Coinbase
The decentralized finance (DeFi) industry has surpassed $9 billion in total value locked (TVL) recently resulting from the latest surge in popularity.
Nassim Taleb “Black Swan” Author and Famous Investor Is Getting Rid of His Bitcoin
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the author of “Black Swam,” has changed tune on Bitcoin. The famous investor has revealed that he is dumping his Bitcoin because of what he said that the digital currency does not store value.
Ethereum's Layer 2s Break New Ground in Scalability
Ethereum has seen a 22% rise in value as of September 2023, largely attributed to the emergence of Layer 2 solutions like BASE by Coinbase, which enhance scalability and user affordability on the network. Leading Layer 2 blockchains, Optimism and Arbitrum, have surpassed major Layer 1 blockchains in Total Value Locked, indicating a growing trust and utilization in the Ethereum ecosystem. Despite centralization concerns, the progressive strides in Layer 2 solutions are poised to bolster Ethereum's standing as a dominant smart contract blockchain.