Aptos vs. Sui: Same Language, Different Architecture
Aptos and Sui both run on the Move programming language, but they process transactions in very different ways. Aptos uses an account-based model with a parallel execution engine called Block-
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Crypto Lost $3.6B To Hacks In 2026, Here’s What It Reveals
Crypto platforms lost $3.63 billion to hacks and exploits between January 2025 and July 2026, according to CoinGecko's 2026 State of Crypto Security Report, published August 27, 2026. The rep
What Is Artificial Inu ($AI)? The Memecoin Paired With Tokenized Nvidia Stock
Artificial Inu is a memecoin with the ticker $AI that trades directly against tokenized Nvidia stock instead of a stablecoin or a mainstream cryptocurrency. It launched on Robinhood Chain in
How Does Plume Network Bake KYC and Compliance Directly Into the Chain Itself?
Plume Network bakes KYC and compliance into the chain by building identity checks, transfer restrictions, and sanctions screening into its core protocol modules instead of leaving each app to
What Is Pons Token (PONS)? Inside Robinhood Chain's Launchpad Economy
PONS is the native token of Pons, a non-custodial token launchpad built on Robinhood Chain that lets anyone create and trade tokens with a fixed supply. On September 1, 2026, Pons generated $
Crypto lobby group takes its case to Congress a week before the Senate's CLARITY vote
The National Cryptocurrency Association (@NatCryptoAssoc) went on the offensive this week, launching a campaign that puts everyday Americans front and centre to make the case for crypto regul
Why Did Kaspa Choose Proof-of-Work When Others Moved to Staking?
Kaspa stayed on proof-of-work because its founder, Yonatan Sompolinsky, argues that proof-of-work is the only consensus method that samples an honest majority of the network in real time, som
Trump’s White House Crypto Meeting: Key Takeaways
US President Donald Trump met with crypto and prediction market executives at the White House on Wednesday, August 19, pushing Congress to pass the CLARITY Act while also signaling that regul
How Did Pudgy Penguins Build a Physical Consumer Brand Around PENGU?
Pudgy Penguins built its physical consumer brand by licensing its penguin characters into toys, trading cards, and games sold through Walmart, Target, and Amazon, while keeping that retail bu
Six Chinese AI Companies Face Technology Theft Accusations From US Intelligence Agencies
Key Highlights Three major US intelligence agencies have formally charged six Chinese AI developers with conducting unauthorized “distillation” operations against American AI systems on a mas
LayerZero clears both SOC 2 audits across its infrastructure
@LayerZero_Core has secured both SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 accreditations covering its entire infrastructure, the project announced on September 8. The audits were conducted under the American
What Is Opal Chain, and Why Does It Matter? Step-by-Step Guide
What Is Opal Chain? A Complete Guide to How It Works Ever wondered what is Opal Chain and why mobile crypto users keep talking about it? Short version: it's a blockchain project that lets peo