Messari: RWA market’s TVL approached $8b

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, I find the recent surge in the total value locked (TVL) of real-world asset (RWA) protocols quite intriguing. According to Messari’s report, the RWA market has grown by nearly 60% between February and April, reaching close to $8 billion. This … Read more

Bitcoin’s Price Could Hit $50K, Says Standard Chartered

As a researcher with a background in finance and experience following the cryptocurrency market closely, I share Geoffrey Kendrick’s concerns about the recent drop in Bitcoin’s price below $60,000. The lack of demand for new Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in Hong Kong is a worrying sign, and the average purchase price of these ETFs being … Read more

North Korea’s Lazarus Group Laundered $200M in Crypto, Reveals ZachXBT Investigation

As a researcher with extensive experience in on-chain investigations, I am deeply concerned about the findings of ZachXBT’s investigation into North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The group’s laundering operations involving over $200 million in stolen cryptocurrency are a significant threat to the security and integrity of the crypto ecosystem. Investigation conducted by crypto expert ZachXBT uncovers … Read more

Tether bags record $4.5b profit in Q1

As an experienced financial analyst, I find Tether’s Q1 2024 performance quite impressive. The $4.5 billion net profit and the new highs in Treasury bills stockpile and total net equity are noteworthy indicators of their successful business model. Their diversified operations, with a significant portion of profits coming from holding U.S. Treasuries, demonstrate both stability … Read more

Curve Finance Rewards Dev $250K for Vulnerability Discovery

As a crypto investor who’s been around for a while, I’ve seen my fair share of ups and downs in the DeFi space. The recent discovery of a significant vulnerability in Curve Finance by cybersecurity expert Marco Croc, aka @malicator, has certainly caught my attention. Marco Croc, who goes by the alias of a cybersecurity … Read more