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DAO   -   Jun 27, 2025 Dropping the DAO? Projects Abandon On-Chain Governance
Dropping the DAO? Projects Abandon On-Chain Governance

Several major crypto projects are winding down their DAOs, citing the need for more effective governance. Once seen as the future of decentralization, DAOs now suffer from low participation and stalled decisions—raising the question: if no one’s steering the DAO, should it still stand?

Alexander Mardar
L1   -   Jun 18, 2025 Bitcoin's Heavy Load: The OP_RETURN Debate Rolls On
Bitcoin's Heavy Load: The OP_RETURN Debate Rolls On

A controversial change in Bitcoin Core will remove relay limits on the OP_RETURN field, allowing larger data payloads to spread across the network. Critics fear spam and bloat; supporters say it's already happening—and making it visible will improve fee markets and mempool consistency.

Alexander Mardar
Lending   -   Jun 13, 2025 InfiniFi: Bold Ideas, Fresh Tokens, and Rapid Capital Growth
InfiniFi: Bold Ideas, Fresh Tokens, and Rapid Capital Growth

A new stablecoin staking protocol boosts yields by rewarding users based on how long they’re willing to lock up their funds. The system, dubbed a blockchain-based fractional reserve model, balances liquidity with yield optimization and introduces layered risk management to protect liquid depositors.

Alexander Mardar
L1   -   Jun 11, 2025 Why Plasma Thinks Stablecoins Deserve Their Own Chain
Why Plasma Thinks Stablecoins Deserve Their Own Chain

A new blockchain, Plasma, is positioning itself as purpose-built for stablecoins. The chain will be fully EVM-compatible and promises zero fees on USDT transfers. But beyond marketing appeal, what core features do stablecoins truly need from the underlying blockchain?

Alexander Mardar
ETF   -   Jun 04, 2025 Twenty One Capital Takes Shape as $3.9B in Bitcoin Transfers Confirmed
Twenty One Capital Takes Shape as $3.9B in Bitcoin Transfers Confirmed

Twenty One Capital, backed by Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank, is going public with over $3.9B in Bitcoin reserves. Structured by Cantor Fitzgerald via SPAC, the firm aims to dominate institutional BTC finance

Sasha Markevich
Dropping the DAO? Projects Abandon On-Chain Governance
DAO   -   Jun 27, 2025 Dropping the DAO? Projects Abandon On-Chain Governance

Several major crypto projects are winding down their DAOs, citing the need for more effective governance. Once seen as the future of decentralization, DAOs now suffer from low participation and stalled decisions—raising the question: if no one’s steering the DAO, should it still stand?

Alexander Mardar
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Newsletters   -   Aug 18, 2024 Sunday Review 18/08/2024
Sunday Review 18/08/2024

Hello Observers! Cryptocurrencies and national politics were once like oil and water—not a mix. As the sector grew into a billion-dollar industry, the situation took a turn, and now, the combination of the two has become something like the cocktail of the season. In the world's largest

Eva Senzaj Pauram
Banking CBDC Roundup   -   Aug 18, 2024 Banking and CBDC Weekend Roundup: 18/08/2024
Banking and CBDC Weekend Roundup: 18/08/2024

Apple opens NFC and SE. An association of German banks questions the value of the digital euro, while the only financial institution offering a wallet for Jamaica's CBDC claims it adds friction to the user experience.

Observers
Coins and tokens   -   Aug 17, 2024 Trump Owns Crypto, But Bad News for Bitcoiners
Trump Owns Crypto, But Bad News for Bitcoiners

The Republican nominee has talked the talk when it comes to pro-Bitcoin policies, but it seems the 78-year-old is yet to put his money where his mouth is.

Observers
Bridges and Interoperability   -   Aug 16, 2024 Stretching Wrapped Bitcoin: The $9 Billion Bridge Project Enters Into a Controversial Partnership
Wrapped Bitcoin WBTC

The combination of Justin Sun’s reputation and the existing troubles at Bitgo, Wrapped Bitcoin's (WBTC’s) custodian, is causing alarm within the crypto community. Many fear that this mix could lead to instability and credibility issues for the largest Bitcoin to Ethereum bridge.

Alexander Mardar
ElSalvador   -   Aug 16, 2024 Bitcoin City Might Benefit from Maritime Investor, But Is It Enough?
Bitcoin City Might Benefit from Maritime Investor, But Is It Enough?

El Salvador secured the largest private investment in its history, which might benefit the Bitcoin City infrastructure. Volcano Bonds, which were supposed to finance its construction, are in the state of limbo.

Sasha Markevich
Gaming   -   Aug 15, 2024 Decentraland: A Virtual World Abandoned
Decentraland: A Virtual World Abandoned

Much like all other metaverses, on-chain and centralized, Decentraland activity levels have been continuously declining.

Eva Senzaj Pauram
Regulation   -   Aug 15, 2024 Is Kamala Harris Changing Her Tune on Crypto?
Is Kamala Harris Changing Her Tune on Crypto?

While there had been assumptions that her stance would be a continuation of current White House policy, we're starting to get signs that the opposite might be true.

Observers
L1   -   Aug 14, 2024 The Struggle for Transparency and Reform in Cosmos Leadership
Cosmos blockchain

The Interchain Foundation faces growing scrutiny as allegations of opaque leadership and mismanagement surface within the Cosmos community.

Alexander Mardar
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