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Meanwhile, Bitcoin Life Insurer, Secures $37.5 Million in Funding Round
Meanwhile, a Bermuda-based life insurer operating on Bitcoin, has completed a $37.5 million funding round. The investment comes amidst growing international demand for its Bitcoin-denominated policies.
Oct 11, 2026
Tokenized Stocks on Blockchain
Tokenized stocks are blockchain tokens that track real company shares. Learn how they are backed, what rights you get, the main risks and how to check an offer.
Oct 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Aave vs Compound
Aave vs Compound compared: how each lending protocol works, design differences, governance tokens, supported networks, track record and the risks to weigh.
Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Uniswap vs PancakeSwap
Uniswap vs PancakeSwap compared: origins, supported chains, fees, tokens, features and risks of the two biggest AMM-based DEXs, and how to choose safely.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Sam Altman-Backed Meanwhile Secures $37.5M in Funding Round Led by Bain Capital Crypto
Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile has raised $37.5 million in a funding round, bringing its total capital raised to over $180 million. The company has also established relationships with 15 brokers serving high-net-worth individuals.
Oct 9, 2026
What Is Gas in Ethereum?
Ethereum gas measures the computing work a transaction needs. Learn how gas, gwei, base fees and tips work, why fees change, and how to avoid overpaying.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Bitcoin vs Altcoins in 2026: Where the Risk Really Is
Bitcoin vs altcoins in 2026: compare volatility, dilution, liquidity and failure risk, see what past cycles showed, and learn how to size each in a portfolio.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
DeFi Summer 2.0? What Could Revive DeFi in 2026
DeFi in 2026: what made DeFi Summer 2020 happen, which drivers could revive decentralized finance in 2026 and 2027, and the risks to weigh before using it.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
SAP Pay Integrates USDC and EURC Payments via Circle and Tereina Partnership
SAP Pay has integrated USDC and EURC stablecoin payment capabilities for businesses through a new partnership with Circle and SAP-backed Tereina. This integration allows companies to send and receive stablecoins directly within their existi
Oct 9, 2026
Sanctions and Crypto: How Blacklisted Addresses Work
Crypto sanctions can put wallet addresses on government blacklists. Learn how sanctioned addresses work, how stablecoins freeze funds and how to stay compliant.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Chainlink vs Pyth: Oracle Networks Compared
Chainlink vs Pyth compared: how each oracle sources and delivers data, push vs pull models, token roles, strengths, risks and which apps tend to use which.
Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Securitize Launches Tokenized US Stocks on Solana, Expanding to Traditional Venues
Securitize has launched tokenized US stocks, including major companies like Apple and Nvidia, on the Solana blockchain. These tokenized assets are backed 1:1 by real shares, retaining dividends and voting rights, with future plans for tradi
Oct 8, 2026
Ethereum Researcher Urges 'Bunker Mode' Crypto Migration Amid AI Threat to Private Keys
An Ethereum researcher has advised crypto users to consider migrating funds to new addresses, citing concerns that advancements in AI mathematics could compromise private-key security sooner than quantum computing.
Oct 8, 2026
What Ended Past Crypto Bull Runs? 2013, 2017 and 2021 Compared
What ended past crypto bull runs? Compare the 2013, 2017 and 2021 peaks, the triggers behind each, the patterns they share and lessons for 2026–2027.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Robinhood Adds Bitcoin to Corporate Balance Sheet
Robinhood has acquired $25 million worth of Bitcoin for its corporate balance sheet, marking its first such holding. A senior vice president indicated this purchase reinforces the company's commitment to the crypto sector.
Oct 7, 2026
Monero vs Zcash: Privacy Coins Compared
Monero vs Zcash compared: how each hides transaction data, default vs optional privacy, supply design, mining and regulatory risks, and which trade-offs matter.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Licensing for Exchanges and Service Providers
What a crypto license means for exchanges and service providers, how registration differs from authorization, and how to check a platform's status yourself.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
OKX and ICE Subsidiary Propose Tokenized US Stock Trading Venue Under SEC Exemption
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX and a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, have notified the SEC of their intent to launch a tokenized securities trading venue. This initiative, operating
Oct 6, 2026