Changpeng Zhao’s 4-month sentence a ‘general deterrence,’ says lawyer

As a researcher with a background in law and experience in the crypto industry, I believe that Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s prison sentence for money laundering serves as a clear message to the entire crypto industry. The judge’s emphasis on general deterrence sends a strong signal that compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations is non-negotiable. According … Read more

Vitalik Buterin breaks down ‘Binius’ as a way to speed up zero-knowledge proofs

As an experienced cryptography analyst, I am intrigued by Vitalik Buterin’s latest proposal for a new system called Binius. This innovative approach to cryptographic proof systems has the potential to deliver substantial improvements in efficiency, particularly when it comes to handling small values and bit-level operations. As a cryptanalysis expert, I’d like to share some … Read more

RWA protocols are closing in on $8B total value locked: Messari

As a researcher with a background in blockchain technology and decentralized finance, I’ve been closely monitoring the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector over the past year. The explosive growth we’ve seen in this space is truly remarkable. According to Messari, the total value locked (TVL) in RWA protocols surged to almost $8 billion by late … Read more