Centralized crypto exchanges have remained the target of enforcement activity from the various regulatory bodies in the US. The new week has, expectedly, started with this narrative weighing down on crypto companies operating trading platforms. Here is a rundown of the latest developments around exchanges: Bybit to roll out physical debit card in collaboration with […]
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Investing In Axelar (AXL) – Everything You Need to Know
Axelar (AXL) operates as a cross-chain infrastructure and layer 1 programmable blockchain. The network’s developers have introduced a variety of features that are geared towards expanding the user experience for web3.0 Dapp subscribers. The network introduces features such as 1-click deployment to improve onboarding and performance. What Problems Does Axelar Attempt to Fix? It’s clear […]
Why Did Theta Network Drop out as a Top-50 Project by Marketcap?
THETA token is down 4% in the past 24 hours to trade at $0.985 at the time of writing. With a market cap of just under $1 billion, THETA has fallen out of the top 50 cryptocurrencies list as it is now down 19.5% in the past week — one of the biggest losers of […]
DeFi platforms lost over $21M to hackers in February: DefiLlama data
One of the largest is the flash loan reentrancy attack on Platypus Finance. DefiLlama has highlighted seven noteworthy hacks in February. The first hack in February was the price oracle attack on BonqDAO. According to data from DeFi aggregator DefiLlama more than $21 million in cryptocurrencies was stolen by hackers from DeFi platforms in February. […]
Coinbase’s Base Testnet Integrates Chainlink Data Feeds
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. On March 3rd, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 solution, Base, announced it had partnered up with Chainlink, the leading provider of oracle services in the industry to bring its data feeds to the testnet. Furthermore, […]
Silvergate Ordered to Immediately Release $9.85M to Bankrupt Lender BlockFi
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. On Friday, March 3rd, the bankruptcy court ordered Silvergate bank to immediately release nearly $9.9 million to the cryptocurrency lender BlockFi. Both companies have sustained heavy damage in the wake of FTX’s collapse causing […]
Democratizing Investing: A Revolution in the Making?
<p>Investing has long been the domain of the wealthy and well-connected. Historically, only those with substantial wealth and access to insider information have been able to capitalize on the opportunities provided by the stock market and other investment vehicles. However, in recent years, a new trend has emerged that aims to democratize investing, making it […]
People Do Not Want CBDCs, They Want Bitcoin (BTC)
As the world moves towards a more digital and cashless society, governments and central banks are exploring the idea of issuing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to replace physical cash. However, despite the potential benefits that CBDCs may offer, such as faster transactions and increased financial inclusion, many people are still not convinced that CBDCs […]
What Does MiCA Mean for Crypto in Europe?
<p>MiCA regulation, Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, is coming to Europe, with a new framework of EU-wide crypto rules that have been approved by the European Commission. The new system is not expected to come into force until 2024, but the EU aims to close the regulatory gap that exists between the crypto industry and existing […]
The Next Generation of Wealthtech: How Fintech Is Transforming Finance
<p>Financial technology, or fintech, has taken the finance industry by storm in recent years, and for good reason. The next generation of wealthtech has emerged, and it is changing the way we think about finance. </p><p>Fintech is making finance easier, more efficient, and less expensive than ever before. Here’s a closer look at how fintech […]