As a researcher with a background in blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi), I find pSTAKE Finance’s new liquid staking solution for Bitcoin an exciting development in the world of Bitcoin-native DeFi. Having witnessed the growth of investor interest in Bitcoin-native solutions following the 2024 halving, it is fascinating to see initiatives like pSTAKE Finance … Read more
As a researcher with a background in biometric data security, I am deeply concerned about the increasing number of data breaches involving sensitive biometric information. The Worldcoin Foundation’s recent announcement that it has open-sourced its secure multi-party computation (SMPC) system for encrypting iris codes is a promising development in enhancing biometric data security. With the … Read more
This text discusses the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the upcoming U.S. elections, specifically focusing on former President Donald Trump’s newfound interest in crypto and the potential voting power of crypto holders. As a political analyst, I would express it this way: Come November 5th, Americans will cast their votes to elect the next president … Read more
PEPE hit a new all-time-high (ATH) and outperformed BTC. Bulls had market leverage, but a short-term pullback couldn’t be overruled. As a researcher with experience in cryptocurrency markets, I’ve observed the recent explosive rally of PEPE, a meme coin that outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) and hit a new all-time-high (ATH) in May. The bulls had market … Read more
As a researcher with a background in cybersecurity and cryptocurrencies, I find the use of privacy protocols like Tornado Cash by entities representing the North Korean regime to launder stolen cryptocurrency assets deeply concerning. The UN report accessed by Reuters detailing the Lazarus Group’s $147.5 million heist from HTX in 2023 and subsequent laundering through … Read more
As a crypto investor with a few years of experience in the industry, I wholeheartedly agree with Moe Vela’s perspective on the need for investor education over stringent regulations. The recent events surrounding FTX have been a wake-up call for the entire crypto community, and it’s essential that we learn from this experience to avoid … Read more