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DeFi

Unpacking the Challenges of Achieving Fairness in Transaction Order

Delve into the constraints that the Condorcet paradox presents on achieving ideal fairness in blockchain consensus mechanisms.

Crypto

Trader Loses $21 Million in Hyperliquid Due to Private Key Failures: Ensuring Your Safety

A significant loss of $21 million was reported after a trader's private key was exploited on Hyperliquid, highlighting the importance of security measures in decentralized finance.

News

Bunni DEX Announces Shutdown Following $8.4 Million Exploit

Bunni has decided to transition its v2 smart contracts to an MIT license, allowing developers to access its features after a significant exploit forced its closure.

Finance

Are Prediction Markets Gaining Traction in Mainstream Finance?

An expert suggests that prediction markets are on the verge of widespread acceptance due to their straightforward nature.

Crypto

The Future of Cryptocurrency is Decentralized Markets

The surge in DeFi trading volumes signals a shift towards decentralized platforms as they gain traction over centralized exchanges.

News

aPriori Rejects Claims of Insider Airdrop Activity Amidst Controversy

aPriori addresses investor concerns regarding a suspicious airdrop claim by a single entity, while updates on allocation and internal investigations emerge.

Blockchain

AlloyX Launches New Fund on Polygon to Combine Traditional Assets with DeFi

AlloyX has introduced a tokenized money market fund named Real Yield Token (RYT) on the Polygon network, integrating bank-held assets with decentralized finance practices.

Finance

RedStone Partners with Kalshi to Integrate Real-World Event Data into DeFi

RedStone's collaboration with Kalshi allows access to regulated event data across over 110 blockchains, offering new opportunities for decentralized applications.

News

ShapeShift Resumes Focus on Privacy with Zcash Shielded Transactions

ShapeShift has reintroduced support for Zcash's shielded transactions, marking a return to privacy-centric cryptocurrency.

Finance

Ethena's Synthetic Dollar USDe Faces $8.3 Billion Decline Following Market Crash

Ethena's synthetic stablecoin, USDe, has experienced a significant drop in market capitalization after the October crash as investor confidence wavers.

Blockchain

Controversy Erupts Over Aave's Accelerated Governance Vote

A governance vote at Aave has provoked criticism after a proposal regarding brand asset ownership was rushed to a vote, sparking concerns over governance practices.

Crypto News

Presto Research Anticipates Bitcoin Hitting $160K with Tokenization Surging

Presto Research releases its forecast for 2026, predicting a significant increase in Bitcoin's value and the growth of tokenized assets.

Blockchain

Launch of Solana's AI Token Ava Faces Controversy Over Wallet Accumulation: Bubblemaps Reports

Bubblemaps reveals that a group of 23 wallets connected to the Ava deployer gathered 40% of the AVA token supply at launch, raising concerns about insider practices.

Blockchain

Aave's Vision for 2026 After SEC Investigation Closure

Aave's founder discusses the platform's ambitious scaling plans for 2026, including significant upgrades and partnerships to enhance decentralized finance.

Finance

Figure Technology Plans Second IPO to Enable On-Chain Equity Trading on Solana

Figure Technology is set to file for a second public offering aimed at launching blockchain-native equity trading on the Solana network, enhancing decentralized finance applications.

Finance

Crypto Organizations Criticize Citadel's Call for Stricter DeFi Regulations

Crypto groups have responded to Citadel Securities' request for tighter regulations on DeFi platforms concerning tokenized stocks.

Ecosystem

Binance Takes Steps Toward Entering Stock Trading with New API Features

Binance has rolled out new API endpoints that indicate a strategy shift towards stock trading, signaling a renewed interest after a previous attempt failed in 2021.

News

Solana Token Sale Stolen by Bot Farm as HumidiFi Cancels Launch

The launch of Solana's Wet (WET) token was compromised by a Sybil attack executed through over 1,000 wallets, leading to a complete cancellation of the event by HumidiFi, who pledges a new token and airdrop to legitimate participants.