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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
Ondo Finance Introduces Tokenized Exposure to Private Companies, Beginning with AI Sector
Ondo Finance has launched a private-markets platform, offering tokenized notes that provide exposure to private companies. The initial offering is linked to a pre-IPO artificial intelligence firm.
Oct 6, 2026
AI and Crypto: Where They Overlap
AI crypto explained: where artificial intelligence and blockchains genuinely overlap, from compute markets to AI agents, plus the hype and risks to watch for.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Polkadot vs Cosmos: Two Approaches to Interoperability
Polkadot vs Cosmos compared: shared security vs sovereign chains, how DOT and ATOM are used, how cross-chain messaging works, and the risks of each.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Steel Seed Phrase Backups: Are They Worth It?
Is a metal seed backup worth it? Compare steel plates, tiles and capsules with paper, learn what they protect against and how to use one safely.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Over-Collateralization: Why DeFi Loans Need More Than You Borrow
Why does an overcollateralized loan require more collateral than you borrow? Learn how DeFi loans, LTV ratios and liquidations work, with a worked example.
Oct 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Strategy's Latest Bitcoin Acquisition and Portfolio Value Update
Strategy acquired 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million, marking its smallest positive purchase in 2026. The company's total Bitcoin holdings now exceed 848,000 BTC.
Oct 6, 2026
Strive Acquires Additional Bitcoin, Nearing 30,000 BTC Total Holdings
Strive, a Nasdaq-listed firm co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, recently purchased 2,000 bitcoin for approximately $169 million. This acquisition marks its largest in four months, bringing the company's total bitcoin reserves close to 30,000 BT
Oct 6, 2026
OKX and NYSE Parent ICE Venture Plans Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Platform
A joint venture between cryptocurrency exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is seeking to launch a platform for tokenized U.S. stock trading. The initiative plans to offer shares i
Oct 5, 2026
DePIN: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Explained
DePIN uses token rewards to build real-world networks like storage, wireless and computing. Learn how DePIN works, key examples, and the risks to check.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Arbitrum vs Optimism: How the Two Ethereum Rollups Compare
Arbitrum vs Optimism compared: how both optimistic rollups work, their fraud proofs, tokens, governance and ecosystems, and the risks to weigh before bridging.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Rules for Investment Advisers and Funds
The proposal would let advisers and funds use state trust companies as crypto custodians and allow self-custody under certain conditions.
Oct 4, 2026
Supply-Chain Attacks: Malicious Packages and Compromised Wallet Libraries
A crypto supply chain attack hides malicious code in software you trust. Learn how compromised packages and wallet libraries work and how to protect yourself.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Ondo vs PAX Gold: Key Differences Explained
Ondo vs PAX Gold compared: a governance token for a tokenization platform vs a gold-backed token. How ONDO and PAXG work, what backs them and the key risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Injective vs Hyperliquid: Key Differences Explained
Injective vs Hyperliquid: compare two finance-focused layer 1s on design, on-chain order books, INJ and HYPE token roles, supply models and main risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Chainlink vs Band Protocol: Key Differences Explained
Chainlink vs Band Protocol compared: how each oracle network delivers data to smart contracts, what LINK and BAND do, supply design and key risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read