How the $25M Resolv USR Minting Heist Happened
Resolv managed to burn around 9 million USR held by the attacker, but roughly $0.5 million in redemptions had already been processed. USR, an overcollateralized stablecoin natively backed by ETH and maintained by the Resolv protocol, lost its peg…
Ex‑Kalshi staff launch $35M fund for prediction market infrastructure
Two early Kalshi alumni are raising up to $35M for 5c(c) Capital, a fund backed by Kalshi and Polymarket CEOs to invest in market makers, indices and tooling for prediction markets. Summary Former Kalshi staffers are raising up to $35…
Keone Hon: Monad’s successful blockchain launch, the importance of decentralization for user trust, and why outdated token gating strategies hinder growth
Key takeaways Monad’s blockchain launch was successful, with fast transaction processing and positive user feedback. Strategic decisions, such as avoiding a pre-deposit campaign, set Monad apart from other blockchains. Monad was the first project to conduct a token sale on…
SIREN Crypto Defies Market Gravity with +150% Surge
While the broader crypto market chops sideways, with Bitcoin stuck in a consolidation range, SIREN has decoupled from the pack, printing a massive +15% daily candle. The token recently hit an all-time high of $3, extending a frantic SIREN price…
Critical Level Stands Between New Bull Run and a Major Crash
‘Expect a cascading liquidation’ if ETH fails to hold the crucial $2K threshold, one analyst warned. While the second-largest cryptocurrency has registered a significant rebound over the past month, it remains at risk of plummeting to drastically low levels…
Empery Digital sells 63 BTC for $4.6M as it leans harder into buybacks
Summary Bitcoin treasury firm Empery Digital sold 63 BTC for about $4.6 million to help fund share repurchases. The company simultaneously announced a $25 million registered direct equity offering at $5.39 per share plus warrants, largely to repay a $50 million repo facility. Empery now holds 3,439…
Oil at $100+ and the ‘Digital Gold’ Thesis: Investors Are Flocking to Bitcoin USD
While global markets panic over rising Oil Prices and geopolitical tension in the Middle East, Bitcoin is doing something unexpected. Typically, when crude oil spikes past $100 per barrel, risk assets like tech stocks and cryptocurrencies sell off hard as…
Polymarket unveils stricter integrity rules across DeFi and CFTC venues
Polymarket is tightening insider‑trading and manipulation bans across its DeFi app and CFTC‑regulated U.S. exchange, adding surveillance, NFA oversight and formal whistleblower channels. Summary Polymarket rolls out enhanced market integrity rules for both its DeFi platform and CFTC-regulated U.S. exchange.…
Trump Crypto Revolution: How the GENIUS Act Impacts Your 401(k)
The SEC and CFTC just rewrote the rulebook on crypto. A joint guidance released on March 17 ends a decade of regulatory ambiguity in one fell swoop. Most cryptocurrencies, including many stablecoins and digital tools, are now classified as commodities…
Bitcoin Sees Wild Price Swings as Iran Rejects Trump’s De-escalation Claims
The liquidations are on the rise once again, hitting $800 million daily. The cryptocurrency markets are often impacted by major global developments, and the past hour or so proved that narrative right once again. Recall that BTC skyrocketed by…
