Paradigm Criticizes Blast’s Marketing Strategy
Paradigm Criticizes Blast’s Marketing Strategy and Launch Approach Paradigm, a prominent crypto venture capital firm and early investor…
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The world of DeFi offers many features borrowed from the traditional world of finance (loans, borrowing…) but also totally new tools such as flash loans. Innovation is therefore at the heart of DeFi. So, in order to keep up with the frantic pace of this sometimes opaque ecosystem, Coin Academy allows you to follow all the news related to decentralized finance.
Indexed DAO Governance Unites to Thwart Hacking Attempts
Indexed DAO Governance Unites to Counter Two Hacking Attempts Indexed DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) based on…
Blast Protocol Defies Criticism
The Founder of Blast Responds to Criticism of Its Protocol The Blast protocol, a recently launched Web3 infrastructure,…
Decentralized Exchange KyberSwap Offers Bounty to Hacker Who Stole $50 Million
Decentralized Exchange KyberSwap Offers 10% Bounty to Hacker Who Stole $50 Million In a significant turn of events,…
Blast: A Layer 2 Network Making Waves and Stirring Controversy
The Emergence of Blast in the Layer 2 Landscape Blast, a Layer 2 blockchain network built on Ethereum,…
KyberSwap Falls Victim to Major Hack
Decentralized Exchange Protocol KyberSwap Falls Victim to a $47 Million Hack The decentralized exchange protocol KyberSwap has fallen…
Heco Bridge and HTX Exchange Hit by Hack
The Heco Bridge Hacked, Losing $86.6 Million In a recent cyber security breach, the Heco Bridge, which facilitates…
dYdX Sees 40% Decline in Insurance Fund Value
dYdX sees value of its insurance fund decrease by 40%: The dYdX DEX suffered a loss of $9…
Jupiter Announces 4 Billion Token Airdrop to Active Users
Jupiter Prepares to Drop 4 Billion Tokens in Airdrop In addition to the palpable anticipation surrounding Spot ETFs,…
Microsoft, Tencent, and ConsenSys Team Up to Decentralize Infura
Microsoft, Tencent, and 16 other major players in the Web2 industry have teamed up with ConsenSys to enhance…
Satochip: Belgian Startup Undergoes a Complete Rebranding
Satochip: A Belgian Pioneer in Hardware Wallets Undergoes a Complete Rebranding This article is brought to you in…
Polygon Village V2: A Fund to Support the Network
Polygon Launches ‘Polygon Village V2’ with a Fund to Support its Network: Polygon Village 2.0 has launched a…
Wintermute Alleges NEAR Foundation’s Refusal to Convert $11 Million USN Stablecoins
Wintermute Alleges NEAR Foundation’s Refusal to Convert $11 Million USN Stablecoins Evgeny Gaevoy, founder and CEO of Wintermute,…
Ondo Finance and Mantle Launch USDY Token: Unlocking New Opportunities
Ondo Finance and Mantle Launch Their USDY Token: Ondo Finance and Mantle have recently announced the launch of…
Arbitrum Community Approves ARB Token Staking
Arbitrum Community Approves Activation of ARB Token Staking The initial vote by the Arbitrum community approves ARB token…
Aave Protocol Operations Suspended due to Issue
Aave Protocol Hit by an ‘Issue’ Aave, the decentralized lending protocol, has recently made the decision to suspend…
Vulnerability in zkSync Era: a $2 Billion Rescue
Key Points: ChainLight uncovered a vulnerability in the zkSync Era network, which could have led to a potential…
Pyth Network Airdrop: Over 600 Million Tokens
Key Points: Pyth Network’s airdrop spans 27 blockchains and involves over 200 decentralized applications. Up to 6% of…
Unibot Falls Victim to Critical Exploit and Promises Full Refunds
Unibot reacts to a critical exploit: Unibot fell victim to a hack that exploited a vulnerability in token…
Uniswap DAO Invests $12 million in Ekubo
Key Points: Uniswap DAO invests $12 million worth of UNI to acquire a 20% stake in Ekubo’s future…
Bitfinex Securities Introduces Groundbreaking Tokenized Bond, ALT2611
Bitfinex Securities Presents Its First Tokenized Bond, ALT2611 Bitfinex Securities is launching its first tokenized bond, ALT2611. The…
dYdX Prepares to Launch V4 and Transition to dYdX Chain
dYdX Prepares to Launch V4 and Transition to dYdX Chain dYdX, a decentralized exchange platform (DEX), is about…
Major Change for Worldcoin: Rewards Now in WLD
Rewards Strategy Modification: Starting from October 24th, Worldcoin will no longer reward its operators in USDC stablecoins but…
dYdX Announces Open-Sourcing Its Protocol
The blockchain and cryptocurrency sector is in constant evolution. Recently, decentralized finance (DeFi) platform dYdX presented version 4…
Reddit Tokens Controversy: Suspicions Surrounding Moderator Actions
When Reddit, the widely used social media platform, revealed its decision to end its blockchain-integrated community points program…
Aptos Network Experiences Five-Hour Outage
Industry Reactions and Network Restoration Aptos Network, a layer 1 blockchain, experienced a significant disruption to its operations…
Introducing LlamaSearch: A Secure Search Engine to Protect Against Phishing Attacks
Phishing poses a pervasive threat to cryptocurrency users, targeting human vulnerability when cryptographic protections are strong. It preys…
Lido Finance Ceases Solana Token Staking
A significant decision has been made by decentralized liquid staking giant, Lido Finance. They have chosen to cease…
Manta Pacific Shifts Strategy: Embracing Polygon’s CDK
Manta Pacific, an Optimistic Rollup project that was launched a few weeks ago using OP Stack, is making…
Lido Withdraws from Solana Blockchain
In a recent article published on October 16 on the Lido blog, the multi-chain staking solution announced a…
Olky’s Web3 Initiatives: Expanding Their Presence in the European Fintech Landscape
The Olky Group, based in Luxembourg and France, is embarking on new initiatives to expand its footprint in…
Uniswap V4 KYC Hooks Spark Controversy and Debate in the Crypto Sphere
A recent development in the open-source repository for Uniswap V4 has stirred up controversy in the crypto sphere.…
EU Regulator Warns About Risks of DeFi
In recent days, numerous reports have been published about the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The latest one? A report from…
ACPR Unveils Findings on Regulation of Decentralized Finance in France
The ACPR Reveals Results of Consultation on Decentralized Finance Regulations in France The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et…
Uniswap Launches Closed Beta Version of Android Mobile App
Uniswap Launches Closed Beta Version of Android Mobile App Uniswap, the world’s largest decentralized crypto exchange in terms…
Stars Arena Recovers 90% of Misappropriated Funds
The recent security breach suffered by the social media application Stars Arena has resulted in commendable recovery efforts.…
Real Estate-backed Stablecoin USDR Faces Value Drop
The real estate-backed stablecoin, USDR, experienced a dramatic drop in value on October 11, with the price plummeting…
Binance’s CoinMarketCap Introduces AI-Powered Plugin
Binance’s CoinMarketCap Introduces AI-Powered Plugin CoinMarketCap, a leading cryptocurrency data aggregator under Binance, has made waves in the…
JPMorgan Revolutionizes Banking: Tokenizing Collateral on Ethereum
Revolutionary Blockchain Transaction: JPMorgan Tokenizes Collateral on Ethereum In a groundbreaking move, leading US banking giant JPMorgan announced…
VitaDAO: Bridging the Gap between Innovation and Longevity Science
VitaDAO: Bridging the Gap between Innovation and Longevity Science VitaDAO, known for its commitment to longevity research, has…
Sui Network Allocates 117 Million SUI for Future Development
While waiting for the return of good days in the blockchain and cryptocurrency market, some projects continue to…
Galxe Hack: Security Breach and Potential Connections
On October 6, the community platform website Galxe was inaccessible for about an hour. Galxe announced on X…
THORSwap Temporarily Suspends Platform after Potential Link to FTX Hack
Last Friday, THORSwap exchange announced that it was putting its platform in ‘maintenance mode’. This decision was made…
Friend.tech Introduces New Feature to Enhance Account Security
Friend.tech introduces new feature to enhance account security Friend.tech, known for its decentralized approach to social media, has…
Wirex Unveils W-Pay: The Revolutionary ZK-powered App Chain for Non-Custodial Crypto Debit Cards
Wirex Unveils W-Pay: The Revolutionary ZK-powered App Chain for Seamless Issuance of Non-Custodial Crypto Debit Cards Wirex, the…
Buenos Aires to Provide Identity Documents through Blockchain Wallets
In a historic integration of blockchain with bureaucratic processes, Buenos Aires, the lively capital of Argentina, will provide…
Chainlink CEO Raises Concerns Over Security Vulnerabilities in Crypto Bridges
The CEO of Chainlink raises concerns over security vulnerabilities in crypto bridges Sergey Nazarov, the CEO of Chainlink,…
Curve Pioneer Michael Egorov Resolves Debt on Aave
The pioneer of Curve, Michael Egorov, has taken proactive steps to resolve his outstanding debt on the DeFi…
Mixin Network Security Breach: Vulnerability and Loss
Mixin Network, designed to improve blockchain scalability, recently fell victim to a security breach, resulting in a nearly…
Nansen Reports Security Breach from Third-Party Provider
Pioneering in crypto and blockchain analysis, Nansen has reported a security breach originating from a third-party provider. This…
Balancer Faces Critical Security Breach
The decentralized trading protocol, Balancer, has experienced a critical security breach. A recent announcement from the company highlights…
Lido Partners with Cosmos for DeFi Liquidity and Communication
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has witnessed another iconic alliance, ready to usher in a new era of…
Google Cloud and Orderly Network Partnership Forges New Paths in DeFi
Google Cloud and Web3 startup Orderly Network are at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to decentralized finance…
Lazarus Group Strikes CoinEx: $55 Million Hack
The Lazarus Group, famously known for its sophisticated hacks, is said to be behind the recent attack on…
opBNB: Official Launch of Layer 2 Solution by BNB Chain
The developers of BNB Chain have officially launched the opBNB mainnet. After months of meticulous testing, which saw…
PayPal Expands Cryptocurrency Services
PayPal is expanding its digital assets services by integrating new avenues for selling cryptocurrencies. This development, officially introduced…
Hackers Continue Nefarious Activities After $41 Million Casino Hack
In a Developing Narrative, Hackers Behind $41 Million Stake Casino Hack Continue Their Activities A recent observation has…
CFTC Cracks Down on DeFi Protocols
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken heavy enforcement actions against prominent decentralized finance (DeFi)…
North Korean Group Lazarus Behind $41 Million Crypto Hack at Stake
The recent massive $41 million crypto hack at Stake has been attributed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation…
Crypto Whale Falls Victim to Massive Phishing Scam
In a scenario reminiscent of the clever exploits of high-stakes heists, a well-known whale recently found themselves on…
Arkham Intelligence Uncovers Grayscale’s Holdings: Second-Largest Cryptocurrency Entity
The blockchain analysis specialist, Arkham Intelligence, has announced the discovery of addresses belonging to the titan Grayscale. With…
Roadblock for Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Protocol
Roadblock for Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Protocol Coinbase’s latest addition, the layer 2 blockchain protocol Base, has hit a…
Cybercriminals Target MetaMask Users Through Official Government Websites
It appears that cybercriminals have now infiltrated the official government websites of countries like India, Nigeria, Egypt, Colombia,…
Crypto Casino Stake Experiences Massive Security Breach
Stake: Leader in Crypto Casinos Suffers Massive Security Breach Stake, the leading crypto casino in the market, has…
US District Court Judge Rejects Class Action Against Uniswap Labs
In a landmark ruling that reflects a nuanced understanding of decentralized finance (DeFi), Judge Katherine Polk Failla of…
Circle Announces Native USDC Integration on Base Network
Circle has recently announced that its stablecoin, USDC, will be natively deployed on the Base network next week.…
Clockwork Automation Project on Solana Shuts Down
Clockwork, a project to automate smart contracts based on Solana, is preparing to shut down its key infrastructure…
Friend.tech Takes Punitive Measure That Backfires on Reward Points
Friend.tech, a new player in the decentralized social media space, finds itself in a precarious position. The platform…
1inch Crypto Portfolio Makes Massive Investment in Ethereum
A month after reaping profits from its DCA strategies, the crypto portfolio associated with the investment fund 1inch…
Balancer DeFi Protocol Falls Victim to Security Exploit
In a damning revelation of its security vulnerabilities, Balancer, an Ethereum-based DeFi protocol, confirmed a loss of nearly…
Chainlink Partners with MarketAcross to Support Startups in BUILD Program
Chainlink Labs, a Web3 services provider and developer of data oracle solution Chainlink, has partnered with blockchain public…
Swaap Launches V2 Protocol for DeFi Market Making
[PRESS RELEASE – Paris, France, July 10th, 2023] Leveraging its successful $4.5m fundraising, Swaap launches its v2 protocol,…
Aave Proposal: Fate of $3 Million in the Protocol’s Treasury
A new Aave proposal took place to decide the fate of $3 million in the protocol’s treasury. The…
A16z to Expand to London to Take Advantage of Friendly Regulatory Environment
A16z, a tech-focused venture capital company, has announced that it will open its first office in London to…
TRON DAO Reveals HackaTRON Season 4 Results
The Results of HackaTRON Season Four Competition are In! The TRON DAO team recently announced the results of…
Dapp Growth Continues Despite DeFi Decline
Decentralized application industry grows by 9.97% in May, reaching an average of 1,967,051 daily unique active wallets, according…
Steve Aoki’s Twitter Account Used for Crypto Phishing Scam Leading to $170K Loss
The Twitter account of American music producer and DJ Steve Aoki has been compromised and used to conduct…
Tornado Cash Hack: Governance Compromised, $2.1M TORN Token Stolen
Popular Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Hacked, Governance Compromised, and $2.1M TORN Token Stolen Attacker Gains Control An attacker…
Unizen and THORChain Partner to Offer Cross-Chain Swaps on the Unizen Trade Platform
The Unizen team at zcx.com has announced a strategic partnership with THORChain. This agreement has enabled swaps between…
Golden Gate: The Interchain Infrastructure Protocol That Solves Communication and Liquidity Fragmentation in Web3
Golden Gate: The Interchain Infrastructure Protocol That Solves Communication and Liquidity Fragmentation in Web3 Golden Gate (GGX) is…
The Rise of Uniswap: How the Decentralized Exchange Maintained Dominance
The Rise of Uniswap: How the Decentralized Exchange Maintained Dominance The crypto market significantly improved this year, but…
