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BitcoinBeginnerGrayscale Investments has announced the launch of a new investment fund focused on MakerDAO’s governance token, MKR. The Grayscale MakerDAO Trust provides investors with exposure to MKR, a key component of the Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, MakerDAO. This closed-end fund is…
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The DeFi Education Fund (DEF) has successfully acquired a patent owned by True Return Systems (TRS) that served as the foundation for lawsuits targeting decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) MakerDAO and Compound Protocol for patent infringement. This strategic move by DEF aims to shield…
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EthereumBeginnerthe cryptocurrency community, the perpetrator behind the August 2022 Nomad Bridge hack, has transferred a substantial sum of stolen funds. According to on-chain data, the hacker moved approximately 14,500 Ether, valued at around $35.2 million, to Tornado Cash, a popular cryptocurrency mixing…
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EthereumBeginnerRonin Network, a prominent blockchain platform primarily used for gaming, has fallen victim to a significant exploit, resulting in the loss of 3,996 Ether (ETH) tokens valued at approximately $9.8 million. However, a peculiar twist to this incident is the suspicion that the exploit might have been…
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DogecoinBeginnerDogecoin, the famous memecoin, is about to get a substantial security boost with the upcoming release of Dogecoin Core 1.14.8. This critical update focuses on improving the repeatability of the compilation process, which is critical for increasing the network’s security and stability. A junior…
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XRP LedgerBeginnerOpenEden, a platform specializing in tokenized assets, has made a significant stride by introducing tokenized US Treasury Bills (T-Bills) to the XRP Ledger. These TBILL tokens represent investments in short-term US Treasury Bills and reverse repurchase agreements, ensuring a high level of security…
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GeneralBeginnerCompound Finance, a prominent decentralized lending and borrowing platform, is embroiled in a governance controversy sparked by a series of recent proposals. The passage of Proposal 289 on July 28th has ignited accusations of a “governance attack” orchestrated by a voting bloc dubbed the “Golden…
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GeneralBeginnerCasper Network, a prominent blockchain platform known for its innovative approach to decentralized applications, has faced a serious security breach, leading to a temporary halt in operations. The incident has raised significant concerns about the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols…
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EthereumBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a groundbreaking cryptographic protocol named Circle STARKs, poised to revolutionize blockchain efficiency and security. This innovative approach leverages smaller fields in cryptography, a significant departure from traditional STARKs that…
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EthereumBeginnerThe hacker behind the February WazirX heist has consolidated $57 million worth of stolen Ethereum (ETH) into new cryptocurrency wallets. This latest development comes as the Indian exchange, WazirX, doubles down on its bug bounty program in an attempt to recover the misappropriated funds.…
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GeneralBeginnerPixelverse, a popular NFT and gaming platform, saw its native token, PIXFI, surge nearly 50% in the first hours following its airdrop on July 18th. The token launched, much to the anticipation of the community, witnessed a rapid rise in value, reaching a market capitalization close to $200…
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