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Stablecoin volume is climbing while derivatives dip. Is the smart money moving to spot?
Stablecoin volume is surging while derivatives trading declines, suggesting a shift in sentiment among sophisticated traders. This divergence indicates a move…
Sigrid Voss·MoonPay just spent $100M on Solana infrastructure. Here is what it means for the network
MoonPay’s $100 million acquisition of DFlow signals a major bet on Solana’s future as a leading trading network. This move aims to simplify on-chain trading by…
Sigrid Voss·Western Union is moving to Solana. Here is why the remittance game just changed
Western Union’s move to Solana for remittances signals a major shift, bringing blockchain technology directly to millions seeking faster, cheaper international…
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Polygon's new shielded payments are a win for banks, but maybe not for cypherpunks
Polygon’s shielded payments offer banks a discreet way to use stablecoins, mirroring their desire for speed without blockchain transparency. However, this…
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A thief does not own what he steals: the Aave legal battle is a wake-up call for DeFi
Aave’s legal battle over stolen funds highlights a critical risk for DeFi users: can courts seize crypto assets held in smart contracts? This case challenges…
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Bitcoin hit $80,000 but the derivatives market is flashing a warning
Bitcoin surged past $80,000, but a massive surge in derivatives trading suggests a precarious rally. Leverage is dangerously high, raising concerns about a…
Sigrid Voss·Over $229 million in tokens are unlocking this week. Here is how to avoid the dump
Over $229 million in cryptocurrency unlocks are set to hit the market this week, potentially causing significant price drops. Understand how token unlocks work…
Sigrid Voss·Kashkari warns of inflation and war. Is the risk-off trade returning?
Neel Kashkari’s inflation warning amid geopolitical tensions signals a potential shift towards a “risk-off” trade in crypto. Derivatives volume is surging,…
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The $465 billion leverage trap and why funding rates matter right now
Bitcoin’s rally is being driven by massive leverage, with derivatives trading exceeding spot volume by a staggering margin. High funding rates are fueling this…
Sigrid Voss·The Clarity Act just cleared a major hurdle. Here is what it actually means for your stablecoins
The Senate’s approval of the “yield hurdle” in the Clarity Act signals a major shift in stablecoin regulation. This means US government oversight is coming for…
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