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Algorithmic Stablecoins: Lessons from Past Failures
Algorithmic stablecoins try to hold a peg with code instead of full reserves. Learn how they work, why TerraUSD and others collapsed and the warning signs.
Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Stablecoins Explained: Fiat-Backed, Crypto-Backed and Algorithmic
Stablecoins explained: how fiat-backed, crypto-backed and algorithmic stablecoins hold their peg, what they are used for and the risks of each type.
Oct 7, 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
SEC Approves 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds for U.S. Exchange Listing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a Cboe rule change, enabling six Volatility Shares funds, including those tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum, to list on a U.S. exchange. These funds are designed to triple the daily
Oct 6, 2026
Ethena USDe vs DAI: Key Differences Explained
Ethena USDe vs DAI compared: delta-hedged synthetic dollar vs over-collateralized stablecoin, how each holds its peg, where yield comes from and the risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
USDT vs DAI: Key Differences Explained
USDT vs DAI compared: who issues each stablecoin, how they hold the dollar peg, what backs them, freeze risk and the main risks of each, side by side.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Sky (SKY) Price Prediction 2026–2027: Drivers, Scenarios and Risks
Sky price prediction 2026: how USDS and DAI demand, protocol revenue, buybacks and governance could drive SKY, the former Maker, plus 2026–2027 scenarios.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Hot Wallets vs Cold Wallets
Hot vs cold wallet explained: how each one stores your keys, the security trade-offs, and a simple way to split funds between them for daily use and savings.
Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is DeFi? Decentralized Finance Explained
What is DeFi? Learn how decentralized finance works, what you can do with it, the main protocol types and the real risks to check before you use it.
Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read