When you think of Ethereum, you probably think of smart contracts, NFTs, or DeFi apps. But beneath all that innovation lies a simple standard that keeps everything running smoothly: ERC-20. If you’ve ever bought or traded an Ethereum-based token, chances are it was ERC-20 compliant. ERC-20 in a Nutshell
AI
Huawei is taking a bold step toward reshaping the future of artificial intelligence computing. At its HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 event, the company introduced SuperPoD, an AI infrastructure designed to connect thousands of chips across multiple server cabinets, enabling them to function as if they were a single, unified computer. Breaking
AI
The retail industry has embraced generative AI faster than most sectors, but a new report warns that the race to integrate these tools is creating significant cybersecurity risks. According to cybersecurity firm Netskope, 95% of retail organizations now use generative AI applications—a sharp rise from 73% just a year
DeFi
A decentralized finance (DeFi) project called Hypervault has gone dark after blockchain security firm PeckShield flagged suspicious outflows of around $3.6 million. The incident is raising concerns of a possible rug pull, one of the most common types of scams in the DeFi sector. The Suspicious Transfers According to
Politics
U.S. regulators are scrutinizing stock trades that occurred just before several publicly listed digital asset treasury companies (DATs) announced new cryptocurrency purchases, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have
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Aster, the decentralized perpetuals exchange backed by YZi Labs, has reimbursed traders who suffered unexpected losses after a sudden price anomaly in its XPL perpetual contract. The glitch, which briefly sent the token’s price soaring far above market levels, sparked forced liquidations before being swiftly resolved. The issue unfolded
Finance
Nine of Europe’s largest banks are joining forces to launch a euro-based stablecoin, marking a significant step toward strengthening the continent’s role in digital finance. The initiative, led by UniCredit, ING, DekaBank, and CaixaBank, seeks to challenge the dominance of dollar-backed tokens such as Tether’s USDT and
Finance
Gate Joins Coinbase and Kraken in Layer 2 Race Crypto exchange Gate has unveiled its own Layer 2 blockchain, Gate Layer, built with Optimism’s OP Stack. The move mirrors similar strategies by Coinbase and Kraken, which have launched their own networks to expand beyond centralized trading into broader Web3
What Is Hemi? Hemi is a modular Layer 2 blockchain designed to connect Bitcoin and Ethereum into one interoperable ecosystem. Its goal is straightforward but ambitious: combine Bitcoin’s battle-tested security with Ethereum’s flexibility in smart contracts. At the heart of Hemi is the Hemi Virtual Machine (hVM)—an
If you’ve ever used MetaMask on Ethereum, you already understand the role wallets play in Web3. They’re the browsers of the blockchain world—your entry point to decentralized apps (dapps), NFTs, and DeFi. For the Solana ecosystem, that browser is Phantom. What Is Phantom Wallet? Phantom is a
Circle is best known as the issuer of USDC (USD Coin), one of the world’s largest and most widely used stablecoins. But the Boston-based fintech isn’t just a stablecoin company—it’s building the infrastructure for what it calls “digital dollars for the internet.” Why Circle Matters Stablecoins
Start With Your “Why” Before jumping into crypto, ask yourself what’s driving the decision. Are you genuinely curious about blockchain technology, or are you chasing quick profits? Your motivation shapes how much risk you should take on. Cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile, so only invest money you’re comfortable losing.