The Ethena Model: A Delta-Neutral Yield Under Historical Stress Tests
Ethena advertises 18% APY. The question is where that 18% comes from, and what happens when funding rates stay negative long enough to exhaust the reserve fund.
Charles Perrin
Singapore Joins Seven Major Economies in Stablecoin Regulation
Singapore's proposed legislative amendments establish reserve requirements and licensing for stablecoin issuers, joining seven major economies in 2026 regulatory convergence.
Singapore's Stablecoin Consultation Marks Policy Convergence
Singapore's MAS consults on stablecoin licensing amendments, joining seven jurisdictions mandating reserve backing. What monetary convergence means for enterprise payments.
Cronos Halts After $75M Tectonic Exploit
The Cronos blockchain halted after attackers exploited Tectonic's lending protocol for $75 million, exposing systemic flaws in DeFi collateral mechanisms.
Jackson Hole Signals Return to Monetary Restraint
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole remarks triggered Bitcoin's reversal from $81,455 to below $78,000, exposing crypto's persistent sensitivity to US monetary policy.
USDC vs USDT: Which Stablecoin Should You Trust?
USDC offers regulated transparency with Deloitte attestations and direct redemption. USDT delivers global liquidity and emerging-market reach but no full audit.
The Sandbox Exploit: Bridge Design and Crypto's 2026 Theft Surge
The Sandbox's $49 billion nominal SAND token exploit on LayerZero exposed cross-chain bridge design flaws that now push 2026 crypto theft past $1.2 billion.
Ethena Buyouts Signal a Shift in Stablecoin Tokenomics
Ethena Foundation buys out early investors and accelerates unlocks to stabilize supply, a tactical shift with broader implications for stablecoin monetary design.
The White House Wants the CLARITY Act. Markets Think It's Dead.
Trump summoned crypto executives to the White House for the CLARITY Act, but prediction markets have collapsed from 82% to 25%. Here's what that divergence means.
When a Crypto Exchange Becomes a Brokerage: Kraken's Move
Kraken launched US stock trading for EEA customers on August 18, 2026, offering traditional shares alongside tokenized assets in one regulated account.
Coldcard Theft: When Hardware Wallets Fail Like Banks
A firmware flaw in Coldcard wallets enabled $89 million in Bitcoin thefts across three waves. The FBI may know the first attacker's identity.
Bitcoin Is Rallying Again. This Time, the Money Is Different
Bitcoin is rallying again as ETF inflows return, Treasury buybacks expand and institutional demand strengthens. Here's what it means for crypto investors.
Bitcoin Is Becoming Bank Collateral — And That Could Change Crypto Investing
Bitcoin is becoming more than an investment asset as banks explore using crypto holdings as collateral. Here’s what this shift could mean for investors.
The $63,000 Illusion: Why Bitcoin’s July Rebound Still Looks Fragile
Bitcoin’s July 2026 rebound looks fragile as weak spot volume, uneven ETF flows, and cautious institutional demand leave the recovery vulnerable to another downside move.
Rate Path Still Divides Investors: Five Things to Know About Bitcoin This Week
Bitcoin enters a pivotal week as investors weigh Fed policy, ETF flows, market sentiment, regulation, and the expanding Bitcoin ecosystem. Here are five key factors to watch.
Top 4 Altcoins to Watch: Is BlockDAG, Cosmos, Algorand, or Internet Computer the Next Crypto to Explode?
Discover top crypto picks including BlockDAG, Cosmos, Algorand, & Internet Computer to identify the next crypto to explode before major market shifts occur.