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Smart contracts have completely transformed the digital world, offering a way to automate agreements, increase transparency, and eliminate the need for intermediaries. First introduced by Ethereum, these self-executing contracts have become a game-changer, not just for Ethereum, but for other blockchains like Solana, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), and Polkadot. Each of these networks brings its own unique features to the table, making them stand out in different ways. In this article, we’ll examine what smart contracts are, comparing how they function across Ethereum, Solana, and other major blockchains. We’ll explore key factors like programming languages, scalability, security, speed, interoperability, and…
A report by RedStone shows that private credit is the main driver of growth in the real-world asset market. Tokenized real-world assets are one of the biggest trends in crypto this year. On Thursday, RedStone published a report on the state of on-chain finance in the first half of 2025. The report notes that RWAs have become one of the fastest-growing categories. RWAs reached an estimated value of more than $24 billion in June 2025, up from $5 to $10 billion in 2022. This growth was second only to stablecoins, which have seen even stronger performance during the same period.…
Quick take: The company started raising the funds in 2024, announcing an initial close of $113 million last July. The names of participating investors have not been disclosed, but general partner Mike Giampapa said there were institutional investors and family offices. Galaxy will serve as a limited partner in the fund, whilst also owning a general partner stake. Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital has launched its first venture fund, anchoring a $175 million funding that also attracted participation from undisclosed institutional investors and family offices. The crypto conglomerate initially planned to raise $150 million, but was oversubscribed as it seeks to…
The decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Resupply has confirmed a security incident in its wstUSR market, resulting in approximately $9.6 million in cryptocurrency losses.The hacker manipulated the price of a cvcrvUSD. The resulting glitch in the ResupplyPair contract allowed them to borrow a huge amount of reUSD by only putting in a tiny bit of money.As per the reports, the hackers have stolen $9.6 million in total and changed it into other digital coins like ETH ($2 million), USDC ($3.6 million), and more. Then, they split the money between two different accounts to hide it. Resupply has confirmed the protocol hack, and…
What are Decentralized Prediction Markets? Decentralized prediction markets are innovative platforms that leverage blockchain technology to enable individuals to bet on the outcomes of future events without relying on a central authority. These markets utilize smart contracts and decentralized oracles to ensure transparency, security, and trustless operations. Participants can create and trade shares representing potential outcomes of various events, ranging from political elections to sports matches, with the market prices reflecting the collective belief about the likelihood of these outcomes. How Decentralized Prediction Markets Work Decentralized prediction markets operate in a structured process that take advantage of blockchain technology, smart…
A whale offloaded 531.63 billion PEPE at a $0.46 million loss. Is confidence shaken among large holders? If PEPE fails to reclaim $0.0000100 soon, the price may slide toward support near $0.0000085. Since hitting a local high of $0.0000135 two weeks ago, Pepe [PEPE] has reversed sharply to trade nearly 30% lower over the month. The memecoin has dropped into a descending channel, recently bouncing off a local low near $0.00000829. This slide has sparked diverging reactions across the board, from large holders trimming positions to small-scale buyers stepping in. PEPE whale cashes out at a loss Amidst price decline,…
MOVE rallied for the second straight day, supported by continued token buybacks by the Movement Network Foundation. According to data from crypto.news Movement (MOVE), the native token of the modular Layer-2 blockchain ecosystem, surged over 35% on June 26 to reach an intraday high of $0.199 during afternoon Asian trading hours. The rally pushed its market cap above $512 million and extended its weekly gains to over 52%. Its daily trading volume rose over 300% compared to the previous day, with investor sentiment likely being buoyed by ongoing token buyback activity by the Movement Network Foundation. According to official disclosures,…
The leading decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator platform, 1inch, has added Uniswap’s Unichain into its list of supported blockchains. This integration aims to maximize MEV protection, increase transaction speed, and offer the best swap rates. Announced on 25 June, the development highlights 1inch’s growing ecosystem, which now supports over dozens of blockchain networks—including Ethereum, Solana, Optimism, Arbitrum, Polygon, and others.Besides enabling transactions, users can now also store and track Unichain assets securely with 1inch Wallet and 1inch Portfolio. Additionally, all Uniswap balances and liquidity pools will also be reflected in the 1inch Portfolio dashboard. “Unichain fits perfectly into our vision of a fully…
Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy, adding another major chunk to its fast-growing treasury. According to an official disclosure on June 26, Metaplanet has purchased an additional 1,234 BTC (BTC). The latest purchase was valued at approximately $133 million, pushing its total holdings to 12,345 BTC. The latest acquisition comes just one day after the firm announced it would issue 54 million new shares in partnership with institutional investor EVO FUND. The capital raise, worth ¥74.9 billion (around $515 million), was aimed directly at expanding its treasury and marks the largest single-day equity raise for Bitcoin…
A lawsuit filed in New York has accused Citibank of negligence after one of the bank’s customers lost $20 million to a crypto romance scam. Plaintiff Michael Zidell, who filed the complaint on June 24, is seeking compensatory damages and legal costs. Zidell alleges the bank failed to detect and act on suspicious wire transfers linked to the scam, which led to substantial financial loss. Zidell claims he was targeted in a fraudulent investment scheme commonly known as “pig butchering,” in which scammers form fake online relationships with victims to lure them into fraudulent investments. Zidell was allegedly contacted in…