Backpack has rolled out a new service that allows users to join initial public offerings directly on-chain. Summary Backpack has rolled out on-chain access to IPO allocations. The service is built with Superstate to offer real equity on blockchain rails. Founder Armani Ferrante says community activity will shape access to deals. The update was announced on March 4 by founder
Why is crypto up? When the headlines broke on Saturday about escalating conflict in the Middle East, the immediate reaction from retail investors was precisely what you would expect: fear. Bitcoin initially reacted to the uncertainty by tumbling toward $63,000, mirroring the panic seen in global equity markets. But here is the twist that caught
Does development of the core protocols that power the Ethereum blockchain excite you? Are you interested in getting involved at the most fundemental and technical levels of the Ethereum protocol? I am excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the second cohort of the Core Developer Apprenticeship Program (CDAP)! What is CDAP
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As global commerce accelerates, more companies are adding crypto as a payment option to cut settlement delays, lower cross-border costs, and serve customers who already hold digital assets. In 2026, accepting crypto is becoming
Earlier this year, we launched a bug bounty program focused on finding issues in the beacon chain specification, and/or in client implementations (Lighthouse, Nimbus, Teku, Prysm etc…). The results (and vulnerability reports) have been enlightening as have the lessons learned while patching potential issues. In this new series, we aim to explore and share some
Eric Trump, one of the sons of U.S. President Donald Trump and a co-founder of crypto firm World Liberty Financial, went after the banking industry Tuesday over their opposition to allowing stablecoin yield in crypto market structure legislation. “Big Banks (think JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, etc.) are lobbying overtime to block Americans
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. In the 24-hour forex market, where price movements are measured in seconds and spreads are razor-thin, high-speed algorithmic trading has become a critical tool for competitive execution. By automating strategy rules and eliminating emotional
It’s always fun to hear about new grants as they’re awarded, but what happens after the announcement? In this series, we’ll check in on a couple of projects that are well underway – or already at the finish line. Read on to learn about some recent milestones and achievements by grantees! Imapp for EVM Gas
Digital asset infrastructure firm Zero Hash has applied for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, seeking approval to expand its role in digital asset custody and settlement services. The Chicago-based firm, which operates under the brand Zerohash, provides crypto infrastructure for banks, brokerages and fintech platforms. Clients
RedStone has launched a price oracle on Stellar after a recent oracle exploit. Summary Oracle provider RedStone has deployed a new price oracle on the Stellar network. The move follows a $10m oracle vulnerability attack, highlighting the need for more robust data feeds. Stellar DeFi activity and tokenized asset plans are expected to rely increasingly
