Tron, an Ethereum competitor blockchain, is the latest to launch an algorithmic stablecoin inspired by the success of Terra’s UST. It has lofty goals for USDD, but Tron’s lackluster track record of luring people to use its blockchain raises doubts. Author: Krisztian Sandor
Archives for May 2022
Lido Briefly Becomes Top DeFi Protocol by TVL With $20B Staked
Lido Finance momentarily became the leading DeFi protocol by TVL on Wednesday, leapfrogging Curve. Author: Oliver Knight
Argo Blockchain Borrows $70M From NYDIG to Buy Mining Rigs
The loan brings Argo’s debt to build out its 200 MW Helios facility in Texas to $97.2 million. Author: Eliza Gkritsi
Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, JD Vance to Vie for Ohio’s Open Senate Seat
Both Ryan, a Democrat, and Vance, a Republican, support cryptocurrencies. Author: Greg Ahlstrand
‘Smart Money’ Is Staking ETH on Rocket Pool and Selling ENS, Nansen Data Suggests
For the second consecutive day, Yuga Labs’ Otherdeeds NFT collection has seen the most volume in the last 24 hours, according to the blockchain analytics platform. Author: Sage D. Young