The Defiant

575 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Solana schedules final network slot reduction to 200 milliseconds · Solana will finalize slot time cuts to 200ms with adjusted validator requirements.
• Coinbase Cryptographer Dismisses Drake's Bunker Mode Warning as FUD · A Coinbase cryptographer labeled Drake's warning about AI breaking crypto as fear-mongering.
• Netflix's FTX-Inspired Drama Trailer Mocked by Crypto Community · Crypto users mocked Netflix's 'The Altruists' trailer for casting and accuracy regarding the FTX scandal.
• Ondo Launches Private-Market Note Linked to OpenAI · Ondo Finance launches a private-market note product linked to OpenAI with restricted investor access.
• Polkadot Launches USDT-Backed dotUSD Stablecoin · Polkadot introduces a new USDT-backed stablecoin named dotUSD.
• Bitcoin Rebounds Above $81,000 After Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes · Bitcoin prices rose above $81,000 following President Trump's statement ruling out military strikes on Iran before the midterms.
• L2BEAT ETH Withdrawals Blocked After Dec. 15 Shutdown · L2BEAT data shows $17.1M in bridged ETH trapped after a planned Dec. 15 shutdown with no independent exit.
• Kyrgyzstan Retires Gold-Backed USDKG Stablecoin Following UK Sanctions · Kyrgyzstan is winding down its USDKG stablecoin after the UK imposed sanctions on the project.
• Starknet CEO Proposes Layer 1 Shift for Quantum Security · Starknet CEO Eli Ben-Sasson proposes a Layer 1 shift to achieve quantum security by 2027.
• Standard Chartered to Add Singapore to Digital Asset Custody Network · Standard Chartered plans to expand its digital asset custody services to include Singapore.
• Aave lists December AUSD PT on Monad with 93% borrowing limit · Aave listed December AUSD PT on Monad with a 93% borrowing limit for the reserve.
• Aptos Confirms 210 Million APT Lock As Unlock Cycle Nears End · Aptos reaffirmed 210 million APT tokens remain locked ahead of insider unlock completion.
• 150 Million USDT Transferred From Aave To Spark Savings Protocol · A crypto wallet moved 150 million USDT from Aave to Spark Savings on October 8.
• Hyperliquid Labs linked wallet distributes $330 million in HYPE tokens · Wallet associated with Hyperliquid Labs distributed $330 million worth of HYPE cryptocurrency.
• Samsung Wallet to Support USDC on Sui Network · Samsung Wallet will add USDC support on the Sui blockchain in late October.
• Justin Drake calls for crypto address migration amid AI break warning · Justin Drake urges crypto address migration, drawing pushback from Ledger CTO.
• Binance Adds JPMorgan and Eli Lilly Stocks as Margin Collateral · Binance allows JPMorgan and Eli Lilly stocks as collateral for Cross and Portfolio Margin trading.
• Bitcoin Remains Below $84000 As Most Top Cryptocurrencies Decline · Bitcoin trades below $84000 cost-basis level with only 9 of 125 top tokens rising.
• Trader loses $4M on TOKEN2049 opening day via Solana wallet drain · A trader lost $4 million on the first morning of TOKEN2049 after tokens were drained from his Solana wallet.
• ZKsync Releases Prividium Core Code Under Apache 2.0 License · ZKsync opens Prividium core code under Apache 2.0, with enterprise tools remaining commercial.
• GSR Commits $100 Million to Hare Vault Business · GSR commits $100 million to Aave-powered Hare Vault business targeting stablecoins and tokenized gold.
• Injective launches Meridian upgrade with tokenized asset controls · Injective released its Meridian mainnet upgrade expanding tokenized asset controls.
• BitMine to Halt ETH Purchases at 5% Supply Cap, Tom Lee Says · Tom Lee reports BitMine will stop buying Ethereum once holdings reach 5% of total supply.
• Hyperliquid Confirms Singapore Base, Claims No MAS License · Decentralized crypto exchange Hyperliquid confirms its Singapore base but states it holds no license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
• NEAR Adds Robinhood Chain to Multichain App · NEAR protocol integrates Robinhood Chain to facilitate cross-chain swaps and routing.
• Cardano Programmable Token Standard Launches With Issuer Control Features · Cardano has activated its programmable token standard including issuer freeze and transfer controls.
• Coplan Teases Polymarket Token at TOKEN2049 Without Details · Coplan hinted at a Polymarket token at TOKEN2049 but provided no structure or date.
• Lido Unveils Morpho-Based Lending Protocol for Staking Loops · Lido is developing a Morpho-based lending protocol targeting a fourth-quarter launch.
• Ledger Launches Wrapped-Bitcoin Loans via Morpho Protocol · Ledger introduces a new feature allowing users to borrow against Wrapped-Bitcoin collateral through the Morpho lending protocol.
• Moody's Downgrades Sky B3 Amid Thin Capital Buffer · Moody's assigns a stable outlook to Sky B3, citing a low equity-to-assets ratio.