Dora Noda
Software Engineer
Dora Noda is a Software Engineer writing about Web3 infrastructure, blockchain networks, and self-hosting.
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Babylon-Aave BTCFi Fusion: How Trustless Vaults Unlock Native Bitcoin DeFi Lending Without Bridges
Discover how Babylon Labs and Aave Labs are transforming Bitcoin DeFi with trustless vaults, enabling native Bitcoin lending without bridges or custodians, unlocking vast potential for DeFi integration.

Project Samara: How Canada Just Stress-Tested a $100M Tokenized Bond — and What It Means for Global Capital Markets
In March 2026, the Bank of Canada led Project Samara, settling a $100 million tokenized bond on a distributed ledger. This historic pilot reveals the potential and challenges of integrating blockchain technology into global capital markets.

Binance.US Installs Compliance Veteran as CEO — Can the Exchange Reclaim Its Throne After Two Years of Regulatory Exile?
Binance.US appoints compliance expert Stephen Gregory as CEO, signaling a strategic pivot towards regulatory trust and ambitious product expansion in a transformed crypto landscape.

The USD1 Scandal: How a Presidential Stablecoin Became Congress's Biggest Crypto Fight
The USD1 stablecoin, co-founded by the Trump family, has sparked a major political controversy involving congressional investigations and questions about presidential power, foreign capital, and regulatory capture.

BlackRock ETHB Yield-Bearing Ether ETF — Staking Meets Wall Street in a Single Ticker
BlackRock's ETHB ETF marks a pivotal moment as it integrates staking yield into traditional brokerage accounts, reflecting Wall Street's evolving approach to crypto investments.

The Blockchain AI Market Is Racing From $6B to $50B — Here's What's Actually Driving the 733% Surge
The blockchain AI market is set to skyrocket from $6 billion to $50 billion by 2030, driven by decentralized compute, AI agent infrastructure, and data sovereignty. Discover the key factors fueling this explosive growth and the capital flows reshaping the tech landscape.

California's DFAL Licensing Begins: How the World's Fifth-Largest Economy Is Reshaping Crypto Regulation
California's new Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) introduces a comprehensive licensing framework for crypto businesses, impacting operations across the U.S. as the state leverages its economic influence to set new regulatory standards.

Cap Protocol's cUSD Hits $500M TVL — How Yield Outsourcing Is Rewriting the Stablecoin Playbook
Cap Protocol's innovative yield outsourcing model has propelled its stablecoin, cUSD, to $500 million in TVL, offering a new approach to yield generation without sacrificing custody or transparency.

Consensys IPO Countdown: Can Ethereum's Picks-and-Shovels Giant Justify a $10B Public Market Debut?
As Consensys gears up for a potential $10 billion IPO, the focus shifts to its Ethereum infrastructure empire, including MetaMask and Infura, and whether it can deliver public market returns.