A new financial scoring system blends crypto and fiat data, turning real-time financial health into a shareable, rankable stat for Gen Z.
Ayse Karaman
Ayşe Karaman is a journalist with a degree in American Studies, covering blockchain and cryptocurrencies for 5 years.
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AI protocol rethinks the financial landscape for Gen Z, making flex viral - Spotlight
Blockchain set to eliminate complexity in Web3 with 2025 roadmap The 2025 roadmap of the blockchain highlights a user-friendly wallet, streamlined developer experience and the shift to become a fully P2P network.
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Decentralized social media app to challenge Big Tech’s ‘walled gardens’ Designed to restore user ownership, privacy and freedom, the upcoming decentralized social platform is taking aim at the control of Web2 while bringing usability to Web3.
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Smart contracts and staking arrive on Bitcoin’s base layer Built on Ordinals, this protocol supports DeFi applications and crosschain functionality on Bitcoin, without relying on custodial bridges or wrapped tokens.
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AI advances audit coverage for innovative multi-language virtual machine This AI-powered threat modeling tool expands the scope of blockchain audits, enabling deep analysis for increasingly complex systems.
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Pro-Israel hackers took $81M in crypto — but it wasn’t about the money A pro-Israel hacker group stole $81 million worth of crypto from Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, adding to the conflict between the two countries.
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Can a blockchain do that? 5 projects using Algorand to solve real-world problems Blockchain technology brings practicality to everyday life, with examples demonstrating how it delivers efficiency, security and accessibility across diverse industries and global systems.
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Blockchain can be the solution against location spoofing — Here’s how Location spoofing threatens everything from logistics to cybersecurity. A new blockchain-based approach offers tamper-proof verification without relying on centralized systems.
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DePIN project set to power a nation’s digital infrastructure This project shows how scalable, accessible DePIN can establish a robust digital backbone for national ambitions.
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Here’s why total value locked falls short as an investment signal in DeFi A new study puts DeFi’s favorite metric to the test, revealing that TVL doesn’t give investors the edge many assume it does.
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How a $123M crypto scam in Australia laundered millions through a ‘legit’ business Australian authorities busted a $123-million crypto fraud. The scheme used seemingly legit businesses for crypto money laundering.
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Web3 can thrive through localized engagement strategies — Here’s how This community-first crypto exchange replaces global templates by tailoring everything from content formats to event timing to regional preferences.
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From $2.5M loss to $65M gain: Inside the playbook of ‘recycled’ crypto founders Dough Finance shuttered after a $2.5-million hack. Its recycled founders returned with a new project, with Trump’s backing.
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A crypto scam that doesn’t need private keys: How does zero-value transfer work? A crypto investor lost $2.6 million in hours, falling victim to a zero-value transfer scam, a type of address poisoning scam.
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Building global Web3 ecosystems: From Dubai to the world — Interview with CoinW Nassar Achkar discusses the reasons behind the company’s recent relocation to Dubai and how CoinW’s core values contribute to the development of the global Web3 community.
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Gold-backed stablecoin aims to become legal tender in Kyrgyzstan — Interview with USDKG William Campbell from USDKG discusses the project’s unique stablecoin model and how the Kyrgyz government backs the stablecoin.
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Exchange turns AI into ‘plus one’ for Web3 to make crypto click for everyone AI promises to make Web3 click for everyday users. A new suite of trading tools by a cryptocurrency exchange shows how this might work in practice.
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Options, DeFi, AI and a Nobel-prized model under the hood for seamless, simple trading A new DeFi platform introduces powerful, intuitive tools like price freezing and yield-generating limit orders while keeping options hidden under the hood to simplify the trading experience.
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Switzerland-based Web3 wallet introduces USDC cashback for DeFi swaps amid accelerated growth A new token ties cashback and reduced fees to user activity and loyalty, reflecting a broader shift toward functional design and real-world utility in decentralized finance.
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CoinW Sets the Stage at Token2049 Dubai: Event Recap Token 2049 kicked off with Tomorrow's Token conference, with the host exchange’s igniting presence felt across the entire event.
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PayPal Ventures-backed Magic Labs launches Newton, a platform for verifiable AI agents in crypto Launch of the verifiable agent lets users automate crypto tasks without giving up control, marking a shift toward safe, AI-driven finance.
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Putting idle stablecoins to work — Interview with Trust Wallet Eowyn Chen explains how Trust Wallet's new feature encourages users to activate idle stablecoins without leaving the wallet.
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Real-world examples show decentralized file-sharing is ready for scale From AI training to gaming and healthcare: Here’s how decentralized file-sharing is solving performance, cost and latency issues across industries.
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No-code developers can fine-tune AI models with ease — Here’s how A new platform is set to make AI fine-tuning accessible to developers of all skill levels, making deep customization possible without coding expertise or sky-high infrastructure costs.
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How safe is your data: File-sharing security in the age of decentralization As centralized clouds and traditional decentralized solutions face limitations, a new approach to file-sharing enhances data security, scalability and control.
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DEX launches $20M trading competition to reward traders all year A new trading competition is set to distribute millions in tokens over nine months, aiming to boost trading activity, attract liquidity and reengage past users in the DeFi ecosystem.
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DeFi made easy: Platform gets major release to become a one-stop DeFi app for everyone The latest release introduces simplified portfolio management, expanded access to DeFi Apps and smart automation tools, simplifying DeFi interactions for all users.
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Web3 features arrive in Roblox — Interview with Slingshot Zac from Slingshot discusses how Web3 is making its way into Roblox, reveals the current and upcoming strategic partnerships and shares how AI influences their game development process.
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Binance launches docuseries taking viewers inside its defining crypto event An exclusive documentary series reveals the behind-the-scenes view of how Binance Blockchain Week 2024 came to life.
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From crypto wallets to Web3 companions: Trust Wallet CEO on 200M downloads and the road ahead Eowyn Chen discusses Trust Wallet’s approach to making self-custody more intuitive while celebrating a milestone.