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Lakshya Baskar

I specialize in Web3 and crypto writing, producing clear, research-driven content on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and market trends.

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Grayscale

Grayscale Highlights Need for Decentralized AI After Anthropic Shutdown

The recent outage at Anthropic’s Claude has sparked debates about the dependability of AI systems based on the centralized approach. The downtime made it impossible for users to use the software and revealed the high degree of dependence that many businesses have on specific AI software. After the incident, Grayscale

June 16, 2026 2 mins read
Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes Acquires 3,000 ETH as Iran Deal Lifts Crypto Market Sentiment

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has been indulging in Ethereum accumulation, drawing the attention of institutional investors. According to Lookonchain, a wallet linked to Hayes received 3,000 ETH worth around $5.4 million from market maker Flowdesk. This transaction was seen to have occurred after optimistic geopolitical developments. Also, this move has

June 16, 2026 2 mins read
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Posts 18% Surge: Are Buyers Taking the Driver’s Seat?

World Liberty Financial Pays UFC Bonuses in USD1 at White House UFC Event

UFC Freedom 250 gained a lot of media coverage as the event took place at the South Lawn of the White House premises. Several high-profile fights were scheduled at UFC Freedom 250, which garnered attention from sports enthusiasts as well as from cryptocurrency investors. While fights were taking place in

June 15, 2026 3 mins read
Charles Hoskinson Expects IOG ADA Audit Report to Be Released by Mid-August

Charles Hoskinson Defends Cardano Treasury Strategy Amid Ecosystem Challenges

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano ($ADA), has addressed concerns regarding the treasury spending and ecosystem support within Cardano. This discussion emerged after the shutdown of several projects, such as TapTools. He said that the market conditions have become difficult. This has increased the pressure on projects that function in

June 15, 2026 2 mins read
Binance

EU Crypto Exchanges Race for Compliance Ahead of MiCA July 1 Deadline

The European crypto market is facing immense pressure due to the MiCA deadline. The European Union’s MiCA wants exchanges, brokers, and cryptocurrency service providers to procure proper authorization before offering their services to customers across the bloc. The transition period to obtain licenses expires on July 1. This leaves the

June 15, 2026 3 mins read
Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s X Unveils Big Charts for Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin, and Major Stocks

Elon Musk’s latest upgrade, Big Charts, is built on its Smart Cashtags service for stocks and cryptos. It comes with bigger real-time interactive charts for users to view various aspects such as movement in prices, volume of trades, % changes, and more. The assets for which one can see charts

June 12, 2026 2 mins read
Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor Clarifies Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Policy at BTC Prague

The co-founder and CEO of Strategy, Michael Saylor, has made clear some facts related to the sale of Bitcoin by Strategy. This issue arose as a result of discussions among the cryptocurrency community about the decision of the Strategy to sell 32 BTC from their Bitcoin treasure. During the BTC

June 12, 2026 3 mins read
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing Delayed as HKMA Holds Back Approvals

The Hong Kong government has not issued any HKD stablecoin licenses, despite earlier commitments to begin the approval process in March this year. The HKMA is still reviewing the applications and has not announced any approvals. Also, stretching the deadline beyond the earlier stated timeframe by the officials. The officials,

April 1, 2026 2 mins read
Uranium Finance

Uranium Finance Hacker Charged in $54M DeFi Exploit, Faces 30-Year Prison Sentence

US authorities unsealed the indictment against Jonathan Spalletta, accusing him of carrying out two hacking operations targeting Uranium Finance during April 2021. According to authorities, the defendant exploited weaknesses in smart contracts to steal millions, leading to the shutdown of the decentralized exchange’s operations. US Attorney Jay Clayton said, “Stealing

March 31, 2026 3 mins read
Stablecoin

Stablecoin Payments Surge in Southeast Asia as StraitsX Powers Crypto Card Growth

Singapore-based StraitsX announced a sharp increase in the growth of its stablecoin card program, indicating a rise in the adoption of Southeast Asia’s digital payments ecosystem. The StraitsX stablecoin card program experienced a fortyfold increase in transaction volume from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the 2025 periods.  The StraitsX

March 30, 2026 2 mins read