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Why Decentralized Social Networks Haven't Taken Off
Decentralized social networks struggle to compete with traditional platforms due to a focus on monetization over genuine interaction, experts say.
Elena Volkov3 min - Crypto
$1.73 Billion Withdrawn from Crypto Funds in One Week
Cryptocurrency investment products saw a significant outflow of $1.73 billion from January 17 to 23, the largest since November 2025, driven mainly by U.S. investors.
Elena Volkov1 min - News
ETHZilla Shifts Strategy and Acquires Aircraft Engines After Ethereum Sell-off
ETHZilla has shifted its strategy by acquiring aircraft engines for $12.2 million after a significant sell-off of Ethereum, aiming to focus on real-world assets.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
$282 Million Cryptocurrency Theft, Scam Camps in Cambodia, and Other Cybersecurity Events
This week in cybersecurity: a $282 million crypto theft, phishing attacks on LastPass users, and thousands fleeing scam camps in Cambodia.
Elena Volkov5 min - News
Trump Files $5B Lawsuit Against JPMorgan; Ledger's $4B IPO on Horizon
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B, while Ledger prepares for a $4B IPO. PwC states crypto adoption is irreversible, signaling a shift in regulatory frameworks.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Farcaster Founders to Refund Investors $180 Million After Protocol Sale
Farcaster's founders will refund $180 million to investors following the protocol's sale, with management now under Neynar, a decentralized social network provider.
Daniel Kim2 min - News
BitGo Debuts on NYSE with $2 Billion Valuation and Investment from Changpeng Zhao's Fund
BitGo has debuted on the NYSE with a valuation of $2 billion, raising approximately $212.8 million, and secured investment from Changpeng Zhao's YZi Lab.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Sometimes a Scam is Just a Scam
Elena Vasilieva explores the paranoia in the crypto world, discussing conspiracy theories, distrust in institutions, and the psychology behind crypto investors.
Sarah Chen9 min - News
Expert: AI Can Democratize Prediction Markets
AI can serve as an impartial judge in prediction markets, enhancing trust and transparency, according to Andrew Hall from Stanford University.
Elena Volkov3 min - Crypto
"Only Giants Will Survive": Pantera Capital Predicts Collapse of Small Crypto Treasuries
Pantera Capital predicts that by 2026, only a few major players in the crypto treasury sector will survive, as asset accumulation concentrates among a limited number of corporations.
Elena Volkov2 min - News
Musk Reveals Optimus Market Launch Timeline and AGI Possibility by 2026
Elon Musk predicts AI could surpass human intelligence by 2026 and discusses Tesla's Optimus robot and robotaxi developments.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
PwC Declares a 'Point of No Return' for Institutional Crypto Adoption
PwC reports that institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies has reached a critical point, while UBS plans to offer Bitcoin trading to select wealthy clients.
Sarah Chen1 min