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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In just five years, stablecoins have grown from niche instruments to a $250 billion market. These digital assets now form essential infrastructure for crypto adoption, enabling transactions and providing the foundation for DeFi protocols. Yet, beneath this growth lies a troubling reality: dominant stablecoins carry hidden risks that contradict crypto’s foundational principles. Recent history tells a cautionary tale. When TerraUSD collapsed in 2022, it erased billions overnight. Meanwhile, Tether’s (USDT) peg has wavered during market stress, and…

In the current era, AI and Web3 are among the most groundbreaking technologies today. AI is an advanced technology which enables machines and systems to learn, think, and reason like human beings. Web3, on the other hand, refers to a collection of technologies intended to decentralize the Internet. The convergence of AI and Web3 has undoubtedly unlocked new possibilities for a decentralized future. The intersection of AI and Web3 holds great promise. When Web3’s decentralized ecosystem is combined with AI’s capabilities, it can enable the development of more intelligent decentralized applications. Let’s explore this exciting potential in detail.  An Insight…

Monad has partnered with Chainlink to integrate its oracle services as its mainnet launch looms. Monad, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockhain, has announced a partnership with a leading decentralized oracle provider Chainlink (LINK). When the mainnet launches, developers on Monad will have immediate access to Chainlink’s full suite of Web3 services, including Data Feeds, Data Streams, and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. Thanks to Chainlink’s Data Feeds and Data Streams integrations, Monad developers will be able access accurate, tamper-proof market data—such as asset prices and exchange rates—enabling them to build DeFi apps like lending platforms and DEXs. Chainlink’s CCIP will enable…

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have been garnering the top spots in news headlines for their unique advantages. With the help of blockchain, cryptocurrencies have transformed our traditional views of money and financial transactions. Do you know about the two broad categories of crypto transactions? The discussions about on-chain and off-chain transactions deserve the attention of everyone interested in blockchain technology and crypto transactions. The knowledge of differences between these two types of transactions is an essential requirement to find a way through the modern digital landscape. This post aims to discover the on-chain vs off-chain crypto transactions differences. Build your…

CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr noted that the Bitcoin futures market saw a total of 57,000 BTC positions in the past three days, around the same time BTC surpassed the $93k threshold. In a recent post, CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr. said that traders have opened BTC (BTC) positions amounting to 57,000 BTC in the past three days. At current market prices, the accumulated amount of BTC positions is worth $5.34 billion. “This is the largest liquidity increase in the past year,” said Adler. According to data from CoinGlass, in the past 24 hours, long positions on Bitcoin have gone…

The blockchain realm has been a revolutionary form of innovation in the 21st century. However, the expanding acceptance as well as increasing popularity of blockchain has given rise to a plethora of blockchain networks. That’s true! Thus, it has led to the high fragmentation of the blockchain ecosystem, thereby giving rise to interoperability concerns. This is when cross-chain bridges come into the picture.  The emergence of cross-chain bridges has been a breath of fresh air for the entire blockchain community. Cross Chain Bridges in crypto facilitate composability across diverse blockchain networks. Let’s explore deeper to understand how cross-chain bridges support…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally ended its legal battle with Hex founder Richard Schueler, widely known as Richard Heart.  In a letter to New York District Court Judge Carol Bagley Amon, which Heart shared on X, the SEC stated that it “does not intend to file an amended complaint,” thereby allowing the earlier court dismissal to stand. As previously covered on crypto.news, the SEC had sued Heart in July 2023, accusing him of raising over $1 billion through unregistered securities offerings tied to his crypto projects, Hex (HEX), PulseChain (PLS), and PulseX (PSLX). Heart was also accused…

The evolution of the internet has been a hot topic for discussion in the domain of technology, leading to growing awareness about Web3. Many people know it only as the third generation of the internet that promises a decentralized web experience to every user. One of the interesting highlights underlining this new phenomenon is the smart contracts web3 interplay that has powered many projects. The first phase of the internet involved the use of static pages that published information. In the next stage, the internet introduced social media and interactive applications focused on user-generated content. Web3, the latest phase of…

U.S. stocks surged Tuesday, recouping steep losses from the previous session, as investors bet on easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,009 points, or 2.7%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.4% and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.5%. Markets spiked after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a group of investors that the current U.S.-China trade standoff is “unsustainable” and signaled that a “de-escalation” is likely. “No one thinks the current status quo is sustainable,” Bessent said during a JPMorgan-hosted meeting, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. Stocks closely tied to China responded positively,…

Genre-defining launch of a play-to-earn mobile MMORPG that blends strategy, adventure, and cutting-edge technology, powered by GPS, AR, AI, and blockchain planned for this year For the past three years, the team behind Chaos on the Chains has been quietly crafting an experience that pushes the boundaries of mobile gaming. Fusing AR, AI, and GPS technology into a stylized low-poly world, this upcoming MMORPG invites players to explore real-world locations, conquer lands, and meet heroes spanning from ancient legends to futuristic warriors. The finish line is in sight, with the final stretch of development planned over the coming months, and…