DTCC, Chainlink complete fund data tokenization pilot with U.S. banks

As a researcher with a background in traditional finance and blockchain technology, I’m excited about the recent collaboration between the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Chainlink on the Smart NAV Pilot program. The potential of this partnership to increase tokenization of traditional funds is significant, as it aims to standardize net asset value … Read more

Memecoin launcher pump.fun claims ex-employee behind $1.9M exploit

As an experienced analyst, I find the recent events surrounding pump.fun and the alleged exploit of nearly $2 million a concerning development in the DeFi space on Solana. Having closely followed similar incidents in the past, I am well aware of the potential risks associated with such protocols, especially when it comes to internal security … Read more

VC Roundup: Web3 infrastructure, ‘tokenization of everything’ drawing investors

As an experienced analyst, I find the current venture capital landscape for crypto startups to be quite intriguing. With $1 billion in investments in April and 161 investment rounds, it’s evident that investors are showing renewed interest in this sector amidst the bull market. The key trends attracting venture firms include decentralized infrastructure, institutional adoption, … Read more