Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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Mastercard's $1.8 Billion BVNK Bet: Why the World's Second-Largest Card Network Is Buying Its Way Into Stablecoins
Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK for $1.8 billion marks a strategic move into the stablecoin market, highlighting the growing importance of digital currencies in global payments. This article explores the implications of this deal and the competitive landscape in stablecoin infrastructure.
Tether Finally Gets a Big Four Audit — And It Could Reshape the Entire Stablecoin Market
Tether's engagement with KPMG for a full financial audit marks a pivotal moment in the stablecoin market, potentially redefining industry standards and impacting competitors like Circle.
38% of Altcoins Trade Near Cycle Lows: Inside Crypto's K-Shaped Recovery
Explore the dynamics of crypto's K-shaped recovery as Bitcoin thrives with institutional support while 38% of altcoins struggle near cycle lows, highlighting a stark liquidity divergence in the market.
Visa Just Became a Blockchain Governor — What Its Canton Network Super Validator Role Means for Institutional Finance
Visa's role as a Super Validator in the Canton Network marks a significant step in institutional blockchain adoption, highlighting the importance of privacy and compliance in regulated financial environments.
No Custody, No Broker License, No Problem: How Phantom Won CFTC Relief and Rewrote Self-Custody Rules
Phantom won groundbreaking CFTC no-action relief, paving the way for self-custody wallets to access regulated derivatives markets without broker registration and setting a new precedent in crypto regulation.
RWA Protocol TVL Surpasses DEX TVL for the First Time — What DeFi's Historic Crossover Really Means
Real-world asset protocols have overtaken decentralized exchanges in total value locked, marking a pivotal shift in DeFi's landscape. Explore the implications of this historic crossover and what it means for the future of decentralized finance.
The End of the App Era: How AI Agents Are Becoming Web3's Primary Software Interface
AI agents are revolutionizing Web3 by replacing traditional apps, offering seamless interactions without the need for wallets or transaction approvals. Explore the infrastructure and key players driving this shift.
Your Code Is Fine — They're Coming for Your Keys: Inside Crypto's $2.2 Billion Infrastructure Targeting Shift
Examine the shift in crypto threats from smart contract exploits to infrastructure attacks, with North Korea leading the charge. Discover how adversaries are targeting keys, wallets, and cloud systems, bypassing traditional security measures.
Etherealize's $40M Bet: Can a Citadel Trader and Ethereum's Merge Architect Sell Wall Street on Tokenization?
Etherealize, co-founded by a former Citadel trader and Ethereum's Merge architect, raises $40 million to revolutionize institutional finance through tokenization on Ethereum. Discover how they plan to transform settlement processes and privacy infrastructure for Wall Street.