Author: Muhammad Syofri Ardiyanto

FTX has disqualified 392,000 customer claims worth $2.5 billion after users failed to complete KYC before the March deadline.

Scott Lewis built DeFi Pulse, expanded into NFTs, and continues shaping crypto through quiet, thoughtful innovation.

PumpFun brings back livestreaming for 5% of users, introducing stricter content rules and evolving moderation policy.

Malta’s FIAU has fined OKX exchange $1.2M for violating anti-money laundering rules during a 2023 compliance check.

DeFi TVL has dropped over 30% since late 2022, driven by hacks, economic fears, and fading user confidence.

Ethena Labs expands USDe and sUSDe to BNB Chain, unlocking new DeFi options across PancakeSwap, Venus, and Pendle.

Robinhood Crypto EU adds Floki Inu to its platform, marking a major step for FLOKI’s access and adoption in Europe.

Greg Osuri built Akash Network to decentralize cloud and AI access, challenging tech giants with a more open alternative.

Flare System Protocol supports core functions and enables secure cross-chain apps like FAssets V2 and XRP staking on Flare.

Bitwise launches three ETFs using covered calls to generate income from COIN, MSTR, and MARA stock volatility.

Utila now supports Sui, offering secure DeFi access, staking, and institutional tools for easier interaction with the blockchain.

Hyperlane will distribute 57% of HYPER token supply to the community. Claims open April 22 after eligibility checks.

Cardano’s Veridian is a secure open-source platform that puts full digital identity control into users’ own hands.

Alexis Gauba started She256 and Opyn to reshape crypto with more inclusivity, accessibility, and decentralized tools.

Berachain updates its Reward Vault guidelines while expanding integrations with Orbs, Wasabi, Uphold, and more partners.

7-Eleven now accepts CBDC in South Korea as part of a national pilot involving major banks and retailers until June 2025.

Sei Foundation launches in NYC to support US crypto growth, DNA data security, and open science on the blockchain.

Jupiter launches VERIFY to bring trust badges to Solana tokens, using market data and community insights to guide users.

Chainlink’s VRF and Functions are now available on Soneium, letting developers bring real-world data and randomness on-chain.

Chris Blec questions DeFi projects without compromise, staying true to transparency and refusing deals that cross his values.