The extent to which Cross Protocol may have manipulated its governance is truly shocking. Nevertheless, Project lead Kevin Chan and CEO Hart Lambur have been accused of using hidden wallets to sway votes within the DAO. Through these votes, it’s claimed over 150 million ACX tokens were moved. This figure...
You invest in a DeFi project with all your life savings. You get lured in with the allurement of decentralized governance and community ownership. You care about the project, you vote on the project, and you know that you’re part of a larger movement. You go online to learn about...
The Across Protocol situation is much more than a simple token price crash and trading volume surge. That itself is a possible watershed moment for the whole DAO ecosystem. We’re not just talking about best practices, though—we’re talking about the very foundation of decentralized governance. Hart Lambur to deny the...
Across Protocol, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), recently found itself in the heated spotlight after being accused of intentionally rigging its governance process. The purported manipulation aimed to send $23 million in tokens to Risk Labs. This company’s relationship with Across Protocol’s core team has raised eyebrows and created controversy...
The current environment of DeFi is one characterized by tremendous volatility. Allegations related to DAO manipulation and insider trading are particularly damaging. Just last month, Across Protocol (ACX), a cross-chain bridge, experienced its own devastating exploit. This upheaval resulted in its token’s price crashing and raised existential concerns about governance...
Governance in the crypto space seeks to direct decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in a democratic manner. It comes under unprecedented assault, challenging its integrity, independence and effectiveness. We know that community-led decision-making has incredible potential. Low participation rates, tactical influence, and the danger of late bribing erode this ideal of...
Fastex, recognized as a secure and ultra-fast trading platform, has recently introduced a groundbreaking innovation: a series of collectible currency notes, each backed 1:1 by the FTN token. This program was first announced at our Harmony Meetup VII. This annual event is a great opportunity for mandated Web3 and iGaming...
Are we finally seeing crypto grow up? Fastex seems to be making a serious play for the everyday user. Since then, they hosted Harmony Meetup VII, released FTN Notes, and an upgraded crypto debit card, among many other achievements. Forget the Lambo aspirations and the 5G hoopla. This comes across...
Pictured above, Fastex recently held its Harmony Meetup VII Yerevan. During the event, they shared their vision for Web3 in 2025 and introduced other amazing products, including FTN Notes and new features for an upgraded Fastex Crypto Debit Card. The two-day event brought together over 70 thought leaders from the...
The crypto world is buzzing, again. Once again, it’s ICOs – Initial Coin Offerings – supposedly revived from the dead and set to overhaul decentralized technology. We're seeing lists like "15 Best Crypto ICOs in 2025" popping up, promising early access to the next big thing. But before you jump...
The story behind crypto ICOs has been the wildest of rides. From the NFT boom we’ve witnessed, to scams and rug pulls. Writing off all ICOs based on the history would be an enormous error. If the power of empowering everyday people leads to opening even greater new opportunities, then...
The world of crypto is still building and changing quickly every day, new projects are created every moment. ICOs represent an incredible means by which projects can raise capital. Finally, they present a great opportunity for early investors to be one of the first to participate. Now heading into 2025,...
As we look towards 2025, ICOs continue to be a controversial subject within the multi-faceted cryptocurrency industry. Much like real estate, they present large opportunities, but present big potential pitfalls for investors. While ICOs, or Initial Coin Offerings, can be a successful fundraising mechanism for new crypto projects, coinciding with...
Bitcoin hitting record highs? Great. But if we’re all being honest, that ship has sailed for many of us. That’s where the real action is — right now, in the pre-deployment stages of Web3 projects. Here’s where the opportunity for real change lies in the presales. Forget Lambos. I’m referring...