Accusations of economic governance manipulation are roiling the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). At the crux of this controversy is the Across Protocol DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization). The scandal surrounds allegations that the team, under the leadership of project lead Kevin Chan and CEO Hart Lambur, manipulated insider-linked wallets to...
DAOs promised a revolution. A new world of transparent, decentralized democratic organizations, liberated from the constraints of outdated corporate bureaucracy. The reality? First, the thread of high-profile failures, rug pulls, and now, Across Protocol’s $23 million fiasco. This isn't just another DeFi drama; it's a stark reminder that decentralization without...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
The crypto market right now is a chaotic paradise that has been further enlivened by Bitcoin’s explosive rise, which has brought new excitement into the arena. While investors seek the next hot thing, presales are receiving a lot of buzz, offering potentially huge returns. Driving in this new landscape presents...
Remember the ICO craze of 2017? Back then, everyone was tossing cash at whitepapers written on cocktail napkins, all of them vowing to deliver the moon. The question is, how many of those projects are still even in existence today? How many have actually delivered at even 10x, much less...