Tag: Crypto
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Monthly Wrap-Up September 2025: Bridge Development, Red September Breakdown & More
In September, we covered the latest wave of 2025 crypto heists and analyzed the “Red September” downturn shaking up the crypto market. On the development side, we’re gearing up for the near launch of the Kusama–Polkadot bridge, bringing new possibilities for interoperability, and we’ve been working on an exciting AI-powered solution that’s just around the…
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Crypto Market’s “Red September” Selloff: 162 Billion USD Drop in Market Value, More Than 1,5 Billion USD Liquidated
This was probably the worst week for crypto investors since March, with this month already nicknamed “red September”. The cryptocurrency market has entered one of its sharpest downturns in months after a 162 billion USD drop in total market capitalization, and the liquidation of more than 1,5 billion USD. Bitcoin and Ether dropped 3% and…
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Crypto Heist Stats: 2025’s Half Was Worse Than All of 2024, and It Will Get Worse
Numbers don’t lie, and in this case, they lay out a pretty dark scenario. According to a recently published report by Chainalysis, a whopping 2,17 billion USD were stolen from crypto services just in the first half of 2025. Hacken points to an overall loss of 3,1 billion USD across the Web3 industry. If hacks like DPRK’s…
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USA’s Project Crypto: Key Takeaways & What It Means for the Rest of the World
Trump’s talk about bringing the US into the crypto game isn’t just talk anymore. After the president’s GENIUS Act, it’s time for the SEC to reaffirm the country’s position with Project Crypto, an ambitious initiative to set new rules that are pro-crypto innovation. In this article, we explore the implications of Project Crypto, its key…
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Power to the People: How Crypto is Financially Empowering Communities
Nowadays, most people know that crypto exists and involves money. Some might not know how it works, but that’s not always important for them either. What matters is that its use is spreading to all four corners of the world, and it’s not just about trading and investment anymore. Crypto has a much wider scope,…
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US vs EU: Two (very) Different Approaches to Web3 Regulation
While Trump pushes for Web3 deregulation and a free crypto market, Europe keeps approving legislation to regulate the use of digital assets. What does this mean for crypto investors, developers, and governments? Keep reading to find out! The geopolitical map of crypto is shifting fast. Following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, in January…
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The Digital Euro is the EU’s Next Big Thing — But at What Cost?
In the last few months, the creation of a digital Euro has been heavily discussed. Representatives of the European Central Bank, President Christine Lagarde and Executive Board member Piero Cipollone, swear by it. Sure, the idea sounds great, but at what cost? In this article, we delve into what it can mean for European countries…
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Cybercrime: Healthcare & Crypto Hit Hard, Scams on the Rise
Every year seems to be “the worst ever” regarding financial losses resulting from cybercrime. Yet, the next year always presents worse numbers. From what we’re able to gather, 2024 and the start of 2025 were a worrying period not only when it comes to cyberattacks. Hackers were able to steal — from both companies and…
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MiCA & Other Crypto-Related Regulations: Striking the Right Balance
When crypto first emerged, there were no laws or rules regarding these digital transfers. The then unregulated market operated globally and there were no norms to adhere to. However, as it becomes bigger and more structured, countries all over feel the need to set some boundaries and create a legal framework to regulate it. The…
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DEXs on Polkadot: Leveraging the Power of Substrate & Shared Security
Ever wondered about the differences between the DEXs built on Polkadot and the ones launched in other blockchain ecosystems? Let’s dive into the structure of some Substrate-based trading platforms and understand why they have different unique designs. There are two major types of platforms to exchange crypto. Centralized Exchanges (CEXs) are controlled by a central…