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Alex Harutunian

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Stablecoins   -   Jul 08, 2023 Reserve Protocol: A Refreshing Approach to Stablecoin Design
Reserve Protocol

Reserve Protocol, founded in 2018, is experimenting with decentralized asset-referencing tokens (stablecoins). With a relatively low market cap, it already has a significant transaction base in emerging markets.

Alex Harutunian
Polygon   -   Jul 02, 2023 Polygon Team Ramps Up the Hype with Unveiling of Plans for Version 2.0
polygon 2.0

Amid the U.S. SEC's crackdown on its native token, Polygon is intensifying the development of its network. Polygon 2.0 promises a universal value network based on interconnected L2 chains, utilizing zero-knowledge proof technology.

Alex Harutunian
Regulation   -   Jul 02, 2023 S Korea Regulates VASPs: Punishment for Loss or Manipulation of Funds
S Korea Regulates VASPs: Punishment for Loss or Manipulation of Funds

Korean lawmakers have passed a law that sets the rules for virtual asset operators in the country. Claimed by the authors to be ‘essential’ rather than ‘holistic’, the law consolidates all drafts pending in parliament and reflects international regulatory trends.

Alex Harutunian
Stablecoins   -   Jun 28, 2023 Decentralized Stablecoins Return: DeFi Veterans Launch Improved Tokens
crvUSD, GHO, SORA TBCD

DeFi projects Curve, Aave and SORA extend their offerings with native stablecoins. All non-custodial by design, these stablecoins are introducing many innovative features.

Alex Harutunian
Staking   -   Jun 25, 2023 Ethereum Devs Propose Raising Validator Stake Limit to Gain Performance
Ethereum Devs Propose Raising Validator Stake Limit to Gain Performance

The Ethereum community is discussing lifting the current 32ETH cap on the validator stake. The authors of the proposal claim that the decentralization measure does not work.

Alex Harutunian
CBDC   -   Jun 22, 2023 Russia Shaping its Digital Ruble: Fresh Amendments to The Pending Law
Russia Shaping its Digital Ruble: Fresh Amendments to The Pending Law

The recent fine-tuning amendments to Russia's digital ruble legislation indicate an ever-closer launch of the country's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Alex Harutunian
Stablecoins   -   Jun 21, 2023 Tether Depeg and CoinDesk: Hostile Competition or Just a Coincidence?
Tether logo, Coindesk logo, USDT price chart

Last week Tether's USDT stablecoin suffered a brief depeg to 99 cents. The issue was potentially significant due to the surrounding circumstances.

Alex Harutunian
Ethereum   -   Jun 18, 2023 Ethereum 'Dencun' Upgrade To Make Network Cheaper Via 'Proto-danksharding'
Ethereum 'Dencun' Upgrade To Make Network Cheaper Via 'Proto-danksharding'

Ethereum developers have approved the list of improvements to be included in Ethereum's next major update. The update is expected at the end of 2023

Alex Harutunian
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