DeFi
A fresh governance dispute has stirred debate within the Aave community, after allegations surfaced that founder Stani Kulechov bought tokens to influence a controversial DAO vote. Kulechov, who leads Aave Labs, has firmly denied the claims, saying the purchase had nothing to do with governance and was driven by long-term
Why Bonding Curves Matter in Crypto Supply and demand have guided markets for centuries. Scarcity pushes prices up, abundance pulls them down. Crypto may be digital, but it still follows those same rules. Bonding curves are one way the industry translates this old economic idea into code. In simple terms,
DeFi
Cryptocurrency markets edged higher this week, offering a modest rebound after recent losses, even as year-end trading remained subdued. Bitcoin hovered close to the $88,000 mark, supported by light buying interest during the holiday slowdown. Still, demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds told a more cautious story. Data from
Markets
A traditional year-end rally has lifted global stocks and precious metals to fresh record levels, but bitcoin has not joined the celebration. As markets move into the holiday period, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has slipped lower, reflecting a more cautious tone among traders while other assets push ahead. Bitcoin
Security
Zcash’s use of privacy features appears to have reached a durable footing rather than a temporary spike. Data shows that the network’s shielded supply has stabilized at roughly 23%, holding steady after rising sharply from about 8% at the start of 2025. While excitement around Zcash’s native
AI
BBVA is taking a decisive step in its digital transformation by embedding generative artificial intelligence directly into its core banking operations. The Spanish banking group is rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise across its global workforce, aiming to improve efficiency, strengthen risk analysis, and enhance customer service in a highly regulated industry.
Finance
Changpeng Zhao’s return to the crypto conversation in 2025 is not loud or theatrical. Instead, it is measured, builder-focused, and firmly forward-looking. The pardoned Binance founder is spending his time on education, early-stage investing, and ecosystem development, rather than trading desks or public sparring. In his own words, this
Regulation
Uniswap’s community has approved a sweeping governance proposal that reshapes the protocol’s economic model and introduces a long-anticipated token burn mechanism. Known as “UNIfication,” the initiative passed with overwhelming support and marks a shift toward a more deflationary future for the UNI token. Voting concluded on Thursday, with
Security
Trust Wallet has confirmed a security incident affecting users of a specific version of its browser extension, following reports that millions of dollars in cryptocurrency were drained from customer wallets over a short period of time. The issue first gained attention after onchain investigator ZachXBT shared a community alert on
Finance
Bitcoin has become the focal point of institutional crypto activity in 2025, driving a sharp rise in blockchain-related disclosures across U.S. regulatory filings. New data shows that mentions of blockchain and digital assets in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission climbed steadily throughout the year, reaching roughly 8,
DeFi
Exodus Movement, best known for its self-custody crypto wallet, plans to enter the stablecoin market with a fully reserved digital dollar set to launch in early 2026. The company announced it will partner with payments firm MoonPay and stablecoin infrastructure provider M0 to issue and manage the new U.S.
AI
AstraZeneca is emerging as a frontrunner in the pharmaceutical industry’s race to apply artificial intelligence to clinical trials, not by focusing solely on internal research gains, but by embedding AI directly into national healthcare systems and everyday patient care. Across Big Pharma, AI is reshaping drug discovery, development, and