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Bitcoin, the most popular of all cryptocurrencies by a huge margin, just recently went through its fourth halving on April 19, 2024. This roughly four-yearly event is known as a ‘Halving’, and it cuts the reward miners receive for creating new blocks in half. Some Bitcoin enthusiasts even looked forward...

The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem is quickly evolving. As it expanded, we began to witness greater examination and, unfortunately, a rise in potential security danger. Just last week, KiloEx, a decentralized exchange, was taken for over a million dollars in a major exploit. What makes this event particularly noteworthy is...

KiloEx dodged a bullet. Whew, $7.5 million swiped, then returned after a bounty offer from the government. Happy ending, right? I'm not so sure. Unfortunately, this issue is not limited to KiloEx. It’s a bright red alarm that exposes systemic flaws in our current implementation of DeFi. It should be...

Cryptocurrency is a fast-moving and ever-changing space. In consequence, there is an increasing demand for more sophisticated investment vehicles tailored to the needs of institutions. Cue the MI4 Fund, a groundbreaking partnership between Mantle and Securitize. This fund is meant to provide institutional investors with a vehicle that gives them...

Is crypto yield about to become a whole lot more attainable? Mantle and Securitize’s new MI4 Fund is turning heads. It holds the potential to connect the fast-paced universe of DeFi with the more conservative space of institutional finance. However, is this really the democratization of crypto yield, or simply...

The KiloEx hack. The KILO token's precipitous fall. Trading frozen. We've seen this movie before, haven't we? This time, there's a twist: a seemingly proactive compensation plan. Is KiloEx really ushering in a new era of honesty and accountability to DeFi security, or is this just damage control that’s been...

"I lost everything." That’s what Sarah, a single mom from Ohio, said to me after the KiloEx hack. She’d invested her life savings, intending to create a more promising future for her children. Now, that future seemed a million miles away. Sarah’s story isn't unique. It's the human face behind...

They say opportunity knocks but once. What if it's been knocking for weeks, months even, and you've been too afraid to open the door? Bitcoin as it exists today is the way in the moment knocking on the door. The market jitters, the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) – it...

Best Wallet is truly a game changer in the cryptocurrency industry with its unique multichain trading. Introduced back in 2020, the platform is focused on offering a well-rounded experience for new and experienced traders alike. With a rapidly growing user base and a suite of features designed to streamline crypto...

Do you wish engaging with crypto wasn’t such a cumbersome experience? Recall the excitement when you made your first crypto trades, the joy of finding a new project that piqued your interest. Somewhere down the line, for most of us, that fire was extinguished. Put that down to rug pulls,...