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Lavanya Chandru

Writer with roots in journalism and international relations, actively exploring blockchain and crypto, with curiosity for the field and a passion for simplifying complex ideas.

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MetaMask Card Goes Live in the U.S., Enabling Crypto Payments with On-Chain Rewards

MetaMask Card Goes Live in the U.S., Enabling Crypto Payments with On-Chain Rewards

MetaMask and Mastercard have collaborated to launch the new MetaMask Card across the United States, including New York for the first time, allowing crypto users to spend digital assets as simply as traditional card use.  According to the official release made on February 26, a leading Ethereum software technology company,

February 27, 2026 2 mins read
Flare and Xaman Enable One-Click DeFi Access for Over 2 Billion Idle XRP

Flare and Xaman Enable One-Click DeFi Access for Over 2 Billion Idle XRP

Flare Network introduced a new one-click DeFi vault in collaboration with Xaman wallet, especially for XRP holders to simplify yield generation while eliminating complicated cross-chain steps, keeping users in full control of their assets. According to the official update from Flare on February 26, it allows users to deposit XRP

February 27, 2026 2 mins read
U.S. Spot Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs See First Weekly Gains Amid February Volatility

U.S. Spot Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs See First Weekly Gains Amid February Volatility

U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are heading into their third week of inflows in 2026, with the Bitcoin ETF seeing around $560.41 million and Ethereum recording $116.89 million in weekly inflows. With that, both funds saw their first weekly inflows of February. According to the SoSoValue data, as of

February 26, 2026 2 mins read
Vitalik Buterin Sells 17,196 ETH, Sparking Market Discussions Amid Ethereum Rally

Vitalik Buterin Sells 17,196 ETH, Sparking Market Discussions Amid Ethereum Rally

Vitalik Buterin is continuously selling ETH beyond his selling plan, as he sold more than $34 million in Ethereum. The latest sales occurred as Ethereum gained more than 8% in the past 24 hours, indicating a resurgence of positive momentum, and causing debates among traders over Buterin’s broader strategy.  The

February 26, 2026 2 mins read
OCC Seeks Public Feedback on GENIUS Act Implementation Proposal

OCC Seeks Public Feedback on GENIUS Act Implementation Proposal

The OCC has proposed rules to implement the GENIUS Act, and aksing the public feedback for the proposal within 60 days of publication, as the move is aimed to support innovation while ensuring safety in the growing stablecoin market. Firstly, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS)

February 26, 2026 2 mins read
MeitY Launches Blockchain India Challenge to Enhance Public Sector Efficiency

MeitY Launches Blockchain India Challenge to Enhance Public Sector Efficiency

India moves ahead in its blockchain adoption as the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has launched the Blockchain India Challenge to promote innovative blockchain solutions for improving government services across key sectors. According to the press release published on February 24, the Blockchain India Challenge was unveiled by S.

February 25, 2026 2 mins read
Trader Nets $6.7M Profit as PIPPIN Hits $0.8454 All-Time High

Trader Nets $6.7M Profit as PIPPIN Hits $0.8454 All-Time High

As the Crypto Fear & Greed Index continues to stay in the extreme fear zone for an extended period, while Bitcoin remains down over the past month, select altcoins are showing notable resilience. Among them, pippin reached an all-time high today, even as broader market pressure weighs on major assets.

February 25, 2026 2 mins read
Grayscale Investments Boosts Cardano Holdings Amid ADA’s Market Weakness

Grayscale Investments Boosts Cardano Holdings Amid ADA’s Market Weakness

Grayscale Smart Contract Fund, an investment vehicle, has shown importance in Cardano crypto as it increased its stake in ADA among its multi-digital asset holdings even during these turbulent market conditions. The crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments, which manages the smart contract fund, released its portfolio allocation on February 23,

February 24, 2026 2 mins read
Vitalik Buterin Sells $7.3M in ETH Over Three Days During Continued Market Downturn

Vitalik Buterin Sells $7.3M in ETH Over Three Days During Continued Market Downturn

The founder-related wallet moves are always important, mainly during the turbulent crypto market. In such a scenario, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has sold ETH worth around $7.3 million in just three days, as the transactions occurred during a period when ETH is experiencing persistent monthly losses and volatility, which raises

February 24, 2026 2 mins read