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Previously, DeFi heavyweight AC published an article explaining his decision to exit in 2022 due to regulatory uncertainties. Now, against the backdrop of gradually clarifying global regulations, he returns and launches the next-generation high-performance DeFi chain Sonic. This chain aims to provide infrastructure that offers an experience close to centralized finance, claiming to be the fastest EVM L1 blockchain, and has introduced innovative features such as a native cross-chain bridge and asset insurance, surpassing $100 million in TVL within four months. How can it avoid becoming 'just another EVM chain'? This over 11,000-word research report by Web3Caff Researcher Bessie will evaluate Sonic's consensus mechanism, technical architecture, ecological construction, and future direction, assessing its potential and influence in the DeFi field.
DeFi L1 public chain Sonic 10,000-word research report: DeFi leaders make a comeback; is it a brand restructuring or a comprehensive upgrade? A panoramic dissection of its technical principles, upgrade evolution, ecological status, risks, challenges, and development prospects.
In April 2025, the Ponzi scheme of the Brazilian crypto investment platform Braiscompany was exposed, resulting in approximately 20,000 investors losing $190 million due to false promises of high returns. The mastermind was sentenced to 128 years in prison. This incident exposed the high risks of cryptocurrency investment, and this article provides an in-depth analysis for your quick reading.
The $190 million Ponzi scheme in Brazil has been exposed; how can crypto investors protect themselves?
Last weekend, ABCDE co-founder Du Jun officially announced, 'ABCDE Capital has stopped investing in new projects and suspended the fundraising plan for its second fund.' As the news broke, the market reacted with shock; some believe this event marks an extremely harsh primary investment environment in the crypto market, while others think this move may be a necessary choice for timely loss prevention. This article provides a review of the aftermath of the event.
ABCDE has stopped fundraising, and crypto capital urgently needs a 'version update'.
Solana has one of the most dramatic comebacks in crypto history, enduring controversy since its inception. From the infamous FTX collapse to false usage metrics, centralized design, and downtime issues, Solana has faced numerous challenges yet grows stronger in adversity. This article discusses this for your quick reading.
Cyber Capital founder: From criticism to support, why I fell in love with Solana.
On-chain messages, which have been frequently used in various security incidents in recent years, can serve as an effective tool for establishing initial dialogue, laying the groundwork for subsequent fund recovery. The Bitcoin network also supports on-chain messages, but its implementation differs slightly from Ethereum's; the core tool for on-chain messages in Bitcoin is the OP_RETURN instruction. This article explains its operation for your quick reading.
Slow Mist: Emergency guide for stolen funds—On-chain messages - BTC edition.
Trump is comprehensively reforming cryptocurrency regulation, updating tax policies, and working on establishing a national Bitcoin reserve strategy. The current halving cycle may end in early 2026, and the Trump administration's policies may further impact the Bitcoin market. The Trump family is now actively involved in crypto business and reallocating law enforcement resources; this article discusses this for your quick reading.
Forbes: How Trump's Bitcoin policy makes the U.S. a global crypto hub.
The ideal blockchain base layer should pursue extreme simplification. Beam Chain aims to indicate the direction for the simplification of Ethereum's consensus layer, while the execution layer may require fundamental changes to achieve similar breakthroughs. This article explores the key bottlenecks of using RISC-V as a virtual machine language for smart contracts instead of EVM, for your quick reading.
Vitalik's radical new article: Scaling the execution layer 'no pain, no gain'; EVM must be iterated in the future.
Today, projects are becoming more isolated. Everyone is building their own AMM or lending market, instead of using third-party primitives, because those third-party systems are often upgradable. The more projects prioritize income, the less immutable infrastructure is available for building, leading to more projects following this trend. This article provides an in-depth discussion for your quick reading.
AC reveals: About the stagnation in DeFi, Ethereum's crossroads, and the art of building in the crypto field.
In recent years, with the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, the global digital asset market has rapidly expanded. As the first licensed bank in the MENA region to provide fully remote account opening services, Singapore's Gulf Bank is attempting to offer new solutions for crypto users overlooked by traditional financial systems through crypto-friendly services and strict compliance regulations. This article explores this.
Singapore's Gulf Bank: Embracing cryptocurrency and new banking services within a compliance framework.
Stablecoins, simply put, combine the flexibility of cryptocurrencies with the stability of the dollar, and have now become a hot topic in the fintech circle. But who will slice up this big cake? In the U.S., traditional banks and crypto giants are gearing up, including some big tech companies. A hardcore showdown unfolds on the regulatory battlefield in Washington, and this article explores it.
Stablecoins in the past decade: What impacts have they had on global development trajectories, economic effects, and monetary systems?
10 newsworthy stories to watch this week.
Vitalik proposes using RISC-V to replace EVM language.
Source: Cointelegraph
Tim Beiko confirms that the Ethereum mainnet will execute the Pectra upgrade on May 7.
Source: timbeiko.eth
Circle will launch a cross-border payment network.
Source: CoinDesk
Paul Atkins officially takes over as chairman of the U.S. SEC.
Source: sec
IOTA Rebased network is set to upgrade on May 5.
Source: IOTA
U.S. SEC drops lawsuit against Hex founder.
Source: Cointelegraph
Jupiter's latest aggregator Juno is now live.
Source: Jupiter
Virtuals launches a points-based new issuance mechanism Genesis.
Source: Virtuals Protocol
The re-mortgaging protocol Symbiotic has completed a $29 million Series A financing round, led by Pantera Capital.
Source: Symbiotic
The decentralized AI platform ORO AI has completed a $6 million seed round financing, led by a16z CSX and Delphi Ventures.
Source: ORO AI
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