Blockchain

Blockchain is the underlying technology for almost all cryptocurrencies. It is a distributed ledger jointly maintained by decentralized nodes around the world. Blockchain is hailed as "the trust machine", enabling trustless peer-to-peer payments. Blockchain will become the infrastructure for the next generation of the Internet - Web 3.

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$COIN v/s $HOOD: The $160 Billion Battle
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$COIN v/s $HOOD: The $160 Billion Battle

Robinhood and Coinbase, two fintech giants each valued at around \$80 billion, are competing for young investors through radically different paths—one capturing the mainstream with a minimalist experience, the other earning institutional trust through blockchain infrastructure. This is a \$160 billion experiment in the future of finance.
2026-03-24 11:57:44
From a historical perspective: introducing crypto assets into 401(k) pension plans
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From a historical perspective: introducing crypto assets into 401(k) pension plans

Trump signed an executive order allowing US 401(k) retirement plans to invest in crypto assets for the first time. This move marks a historic turning point, providing national-level endorsement of the crypto market. This is expected to trigger substantial long-term capital inflows. It may also establish a new strategic accumulation pool for digital assets.
2026-03-24 11:57:44
JD.com seeks DeFi specialists: While stablecoins represent only the tip of the iceberg, PayFi lays out the blueprint for the industry’s deeper potential.
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JD.com seeks DeFi specialists: While stablecoins represent only the tip of the iceberg, PayFi lays out the blueprint for the industry’s deeper potential.

The article explores the background and motivations driving JD.com's initiative. It also analyzes how changes in Hong Kong's regulatory environment create strategic opportunities for JD.com.
2026-03-24 11:57:44
Science Funding Is Broken. Can Crypto Fix It?
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Science Funding Is Broken. Can Crypto Fix It?

The article not only reveals many problems in the traditional scientific research funding system—such as cumbersome application procedures, high time costs, and neglect of breakthrough research—but also provides a detailed introduction to the operating model of DeSci and its potential advantages.
2026-03-24 11:57:44
Is Capital Driving Compliance? Insights into Polymarket's Global Regulatory Dilemma and Strategies for Survival!
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Is Capital Driving Compliance? Insights into Polymarket's Global Regulatory Dilemma and Strategies for Survival!

This article offers an in-depth examination of Polymarket's regulatory hurdles across the United States, Europe, and Singapore, and illustrates how the company leverages capital management and strategic shifts to facilitate its transition to regulatory compliance.
2026-03-24 11:57:44
Compliance by Design: Decoding Hong Kong’s New AML Blueprint for Stablecoins
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Compliance by Design: Decoding Hong Kong’s New AML Blueprint for Stablecoins

Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Regulation will take effect in 2025, with the HKMA introducing a globally rare requirement for “full on-chain identity verification” and exploring the use of technologies such as ERC-3643 to embed compliance directly into stablecoin code, thereby building a trustworthy and transparent digital asset ecosystem.
2026-03-24 11:57:44
Buying $5 billion in 35 days — can ETH really reach $15,000?
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Buying $5 billion in 35 days — can ETH really reach $15,000?

BitMine acquired 830,000 ETH in 35 days, rising from zero to become the world’s largest Ethereum holdings. This move challenges SharpLink’s longstanding dominance. It also reveals how Wall Street capital uses narrative and strategic structuring to reshape ETH price formation.
2026-03-24 11:57:44
a16z's prediction: Vibe coding will be a winner-takes-all proposition? Wrong. Vertical specialization is the future.
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a16z's prediction: Vibe coding will be a winner-takes-all proposition? Wrong. Vertical specialization is the future.

The article not only examines the logic and trends behind market segmentation, but also leverages detailed user behavior data and case studies to highlight how different platforms excel and where they are best applied within particular niches.
2026-03-24 11:57:43
The Downfall of Polymarket’s Data Indexing
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The Downfall of Polymarket’s Data Indexing

This article examines the Goldsky outage to highlight the ongoing reliance of decentralized applications on centralized infrastructure, and discusses the limitations faced by decentralized data indexing services like The Graph.
2026-03-24 11:57:43
Is Linea's TGE time locked? 42: Unraveling the mystery and reviewing the ecosystem plan
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Is Linea's TGE time locked? 42: Unraveling the mystery and reviewing the ecosystem plan

This article delivers a comprehensive analysis of the Linea project’s core positioning, token utility, governance structure, and ecosystem development strategy. The article explains how Linea utilizes zero-knowledge proof technology to boost Ethereum’s scalability. It also describes how the project optimizes Ethereum’s economic framework through a dual-burn mechanism and a native yield model.
2026-03-24 11:57:43
Rooted in Shanghai, Blooming in Hong Kong: The Dual Acceleration of Digital RMB and Offshore RMB Stablecoins
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Rooted in Shanghai, Blooming in Hong Kong: The Dual Acceleration of Digital RMB and Offshore RMB Stablecoins

With the implementation of Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulations, this article provides a comprehensive analysis of how the dual-track approach—combining Digital Renminbi and offshore Renminbi stablecoins—advances Renminbi internationalization. Using the metaphor of a financial system as a tree with roots, trunk, and leaves, this article systematically explores on-chain settlement in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, the global distribution mechanism for Hong Kong’s CNHC stablecoin, and the technical frameworks and risk management for central bank regulation, on-chain transparency, and cross-border payment efficiency. It is ideal for readers interested in stablecoin policy, Renminbi internationalization, and fintech innovation.
2026-03-24 11:57:43
Transforming On-Chain Game Theory: Monad’s flagship project, aPriori, leverages AI to revolutionize trading, while rolling out a data contribution program at the same time.
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Transforming On-Chain Game Theory: Monad’s flagship project, aPriori, leverages AI to revolutionize trading, while rolling out a data contribution program at the same time.

aPriori is utilizing AI and behavior modeling to redefine fairness and efficiency in DeFi trading. The team has launched its Swapr aggregator on Monad, establishing a new standard for intelligent on-chain trading. With industry veterans from high-frequency trading firms like Jump, Coinbase, and Citadel, aPriori leverages Monad's high-performance environment to build a trading execution system that includes order flow analysis, fraud detection, and dynamic routing. Additionally, the team has started a community-driven data contribution program to drive true intelligence in blockchain-based trading systems.
2026-03-24 11:57:43
VanEck: Ethereum's store of value may surpass Bitcoin
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VanEck: Ethereum's store of value may surpass Bitcoin

This article analyzes the views of VanEck analysts and explores Ethereum's potential and strengths as a store of value. The analysis focuses on its staking functionality, governance framework, and inflation policy.
2026-03-24 11:57:43
Who killed Cosmos, the interchain king?
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Who killed Cosmos, the interchain king?

The article analyzes the market performance of Cosmos's core token, ATOM, along with its main projects, and explores the deeper reasons behind the sharp decline in its value.
2026-03-24 11:57:43
MetaMask Strategically Integrates Sei Network to Enhance Cross-Chain Web3 Experience
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MetaMask Strategically Integrates Sei Network to Enhance Cross-Chain Web3 Experience

MetaMask has announced a strategic integration with the high-performance Sei public blockchain. Users can now access the Sei network with one click and easily use its ecosystem applications. This integration advances MetaMask’s cross-chain strategy, expanding supported networks to 11 and enhancing the multi-chain user experience in Web3. The Sei ecosystem has a total value locked (TVL) of $600 million and over 10 million active users. Sei has become a major player with EVM support among leading blockchain networks.
2026-03-24 11:57:43
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