DeFi
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is showing signs of renewed strength, with total protocol fees climbing to around $600 million in September — a sharp recovery from the 12-month low of $340 million in March. The rebound, marking a 76% increase over six months, has been driven primarily by major players
Markets
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally to a fresh all-time high of $126,200 on Monday sent ripples through the crypto market, sparking a surge in bitcoin mining stocks and renewed optimism among traders betting on further upside. According to data, the world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly topped Sunday’s peak of
AI
AI Tools Could Be Changing How the Brain Works A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggests that using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT could lead to lower brain activity and reduced mental engagement—effects that may persist even after people stop using them. The researchers found
Innovation
OpenAI’s latest partnership with AMD sent shockwaves through both the AI and semiconductor markets this week — and it may be about more than just hardware. The AI giant’s decision to pour billions into the U.S. chipmaker appears designed not only to accelerate its computing power but also
Cryptocurrency
A New Era for PancakeSwap Token Launches PancakeSwap has introduced CAKE.PAD, a new token launch platform designed to make early access to new crypto projects simpler and more inclusive. The platform replaces PancakeSwap’s previous Initial Farm Offering (IFO) system, which required users to stake CAKE tokens and meet
AI
The Rise of AI in Application Security Applications now sit at the center of nearly every digital interaction—powering online banking, e-commerce, healthcare systems, and internal business workflows. But as software grows more complex, so does the attack surface. Modern apps span microservices, APIs, and AI-driven components, creating more opportunities
What Is Morpho? Morpho is a decentralized, non-custodial lending protocol built on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible blockchains. Its core idea is simple but powerful: make lending and borrowing in DeFi more efficient by connecting users directly. Traditional DeFi platforms like Aave or Compound use pooled liquidity, where all lenders and
Markets
Trading app Robinhood faced a fresh wave of user frustration on Monday as a sudden outage left thousands unable to place trades during one of the busiest moments of the trading day. The timing couldn’t have been worse — it coincided with the debut of a major new competitor from
Markets
Strategy, the bitcoin treasury firm formerly known as MicroStrategy, has temporarily halted its routine bitcoin purchases as the cryptocurrency hovers near all-time highs. According to an SEC filing released Monday, the company made no new acquisitions between September 29 and October 5, marking a rare pause in its aggressive accumulation
Finance
Galaxy Digital, the investment firm led by Mike Novogratz, has officially launched GalaxyOne, a new consumer finance platform designed to bridge traditional investing and digital assets for U.S. users. The platform marks Galaxy’s biggest move yet into the retail market—an area long dominated by fintech players like
The Origins of Yearn.finance Launched in early 2020 by developer Andre Cronje, Yearn.finance (YFI) quickly became one of the most influential projects in decentralized finance (DeFi). Its mission was simple but ambitious — to make yield farming accessible to everyone, without requiring advanced technical skills or constant monitoring of
Finance
China Financial Leasing Group, a Hong Kong–listed investment firm, announced plans to raise approximately HK$86.7 million ($11.1 million) through a share placement to Innoval Capital, signaling its entry into the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) investment space. According to a Sunday filing with the Hong Kong