Author: Alice Monroe

Wintermute reports a serious warning regarding the Ethereum wallet ecosystem after the Pectra update. In the spot light is EIP-7702 which is at the centre of a$146 million crisis. A large scale of automated wallet attack campaigns has reported. Over 80% of the affected are on this new protocol. Wintermute’s Dune Analytics platform reports that phishing groups are using CrimeEnjoyor smart contract templates. These are used to carry out mass theft of Ethereum wallets. EIP-7702’s Intended Innovation Backfires Wintermute issues of security in the Ethereum wallet come from what may be considered a forward thinking innovation. EIP-7702 introduces a feature…

The just-concluded US-China trade talks in Geneva generated cautious optimism within world financial markets. The two countries announced “substantial progress” in defusing a lengthy trade war. This report looks into the instantaneous market reactions, tariff revisions, and the implications on the wider world economy due to US-China trade agreements. US-China Trade Tariff Adjustments During the May 11–12, 2025 talks, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng reached key agreements. They concluded fruitful talks, addressing the ongoing issues in US-China trade. The two agreed to lower mutual tariffs substantially. US tariffs on Chinese products decreased from 145%…

Lido DAO showcased its decentralised resilience during a security breach regarding a compromised oracle on May 10, 2025. The protocol initiated an emergency rotation, proving how resilient a well-established DeFi platform can be.The attacker siphoned 1.46 ETH (~$3,800) from Chorus One’s oracle node. While the sum was small, the incident raised important worries. Lido DAO acted speedy separating the node, verifying the rest, and coordinating with Chorus One’s team.By that evening, published a detailed report and proposed a key rotation. Within 72 hours, 3 oracles Accounting Oracle, Validators Exit Bus, and CS Fee Oracle were all secured under new keys.…

FTX creditors have begun to receive the second payouts from the defunct exchange’s recovery trust. On May 30, 2025 the distribution which followed the first round in February that covered the smaller claims went out. This time the larger claims being targeted which also marks the largest return of funds in a crypto bankruptcy to date. Payments going out via Kraken and BitGo, which see most recipients get their money within 1 to 3 business days. Mostly in stablecoins like USDT and USDC which in turn provides that which is consistent in volatile markets. John J. Ray III who is…

Ross Ulbricht Auction has created a buzz in both the crypto and collectibles worlds. The auction took place on the Bitcoin-only platform of Scarce City included personal items from Ulbricht’s past which had never before been put out there, his last prison issued ID, a notebook, shoes, also a painting he co created. Ulbricht shared a reflection about the photograph: “The guard got me to try and suppress my smile. but my joy is of the heart. That human element may have caused investors to pay more than the market value during the Ross Ulbricht Auction.” Digital Collectibles Ross Ulbricht…

Pakistan has seen a large push into crypto markets that has caught the IMF’s attention in a negative way. On May 24, 2025 Pakistan’s Cabinet Committee on Energy said go ahead with development of 2,000 MW for Bitcoin mining and AI databases. While the decision is in line with the “Digital Pakistan Vision 2030,” it has set off issues related to economy and environment. At the core of the issue is the tension between what is technologically aggressive and what is fiscally responsible. The plan puts forth subsidised electricity at $0.07 per kWh to the Bitcoin miners. This is expected…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising issues with REX Shares and Osprey Funds’ put forth staking ETFs. The funds which aim to present staking rewards at the same time as exposure to Ethereum and Solana are first of their kind in the crypto ETF world. But regulators are not convinced. Their push back brings to the fore again issues which we have had for some time of how blockchain based assets do in fact fit within present financial regulations. Osprey Funds ETFs Stir Regulatory Waters REX-Osprey has put forth a C-Corporation structure which is a departure from…

BlackRock saw a large scale disruption in their Bitcoin ETF which ended a 34-day trend of inflows with $430 million in outflow. Investors are closely monitoring the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF price as this is a turning point for the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) which took place as Bitcoin’s price dropped 4% over 5 days. The ETF, which has $69.2 billion in assets under management, still is the largest spot Bitcoin ETF in the world but showed signs of market volatility that affected investor confidence. In 2024, outflows which are a result of profit taking after Bitcoin’s run up to $108,00…

DeFi Development Corp has made a bold flow in the crypto market with its $23.6 million funding in Solana (SOL). This marks the agency’s 10th acquisition of Solana tokens, bringing its total Solana holdings to over $100M. This strategic shift from a real property software business enterprise to a Solana-targeted treasury signals a prime pivot in its DeFi development approach. With this investment, DeFi Development Corp is making a bet on Solana’s era and increase capacity in the blockchain space. DeFi Development Corp’s Strategic Pivot Once known as Janover, DeFi Corp has passed through a extensive transformation. After obtaining a…

VANECK has officially entered the real asset (RWA) tokenisation room with its VBILL treasury fund. It positions itself as a key actor in the financial markets. This strategic feature, in collaboration with Digital Securities Platform Securitise, targets institutional adoption. It does so by offering exposure to US treasury bills over four large blockchain networks. RWA -Tokenisation: A new institutional approach The collaboration between VanEck and Securitise marks a significant step in integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology. VanEck, with over $100 billion in assets, brings long experience in asset management. VanEck adds value with its expertise in digital securities. This…