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The Fake Growth Problem in Crypto

Why “User Growth” Is a Broken Metric in Web3 For years, crypto projects have proudly displayed one metric above all others: user growth. More wallets. More sign-ups. More “community members.”More is assumed to mean better. But in Web3, that

Bitcoin Dominance Crashes as BTC Price Dumps Below $70K: Market Watch

Bitcoin's recent price drop below $70,000 has shaken the market, reducing its dominance as many altcoins show surprising resilience. This article delves into the factors behind Bitcoin's decline, compares the performance of major altcoins, and explores the broader implications for the cryptocurrency market.

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Options-Based DeFi to Replace Liquidation-Driven Debt Model

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed splitting 1 ETH into two paired option assets that always sum back to 1 ETH, eliminating forced liquidations and letting synthetics rely on slow, prediction-market-style oracles.

$60M Polymarket Dispute Over Strategy's May Bitcoin Sale Puts UMA's Token-Voting Oracle on Trial

A multi-million-dollar Polymarket contract on whether Strategy sold any bitcoin by May 31 has been disputed twice and is now in front of UMA tokenholders, reigniting an analyst argument that prediction-market oracles built on token voting a

Kalshi Files to Add Perpetual Futures on 12 Altcoins, Three Days After CFTC Cleared Its Bitcoin Contract

The CFTC-registered exchange has asked the agency to approve perpetuals on ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE and nine others, pushing the new onshore perps market beyond bitcoin almost as soon as it opened.

CME Group Processes 7,200 Crypto Contracts in First Weekend of 24/7 Trading

The world's largest derivatives exchange flipped its cryptocurrency futures and options to always-on at 4 p.m. CT Friday, posting roughly $50 million in notional volume over the inaugural weekend and bringing a new Bitcoin volatility contra

5 Best Auto Refinance Companies of June 2026

In June 2026, auto refinancing presents an opportunity for car owners to lower their monthly payments and save money. This article explores the best five auto refinance companies, highlighting their unique features, benefits, and suitability for various credit profiles. Discover how these companies can help you secure better rates and terms for your auto loan. ## BODY: ### Understanding Auto Refinancing Auto refinancing is the process of obtaining a new loan to pay off an existing auto loan.

Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion. Buffett touts Abel’s deal-making

The acquisition marks one of the first major strategic deals under Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel, who took over as CEO in the beginning of 2026.

Telegram's Durov Renames TON's Native Token to Gram, Price Climbs as Much as 19%

Pavel Durov said in a Telegram channel post that The Open Network's native cryptocurrency will be renamed from Toncoin to Gram over the next three weeks, restoring the 2018 whitepaper name the SEC blocked. The token climbed as high as $2.21

Anchorage Digital Pushes Federally Chartered Settlement Into Non-Custodial DeFi With Coordinated Multiparty Layer

The OCC-chartered crypto bank is positioning its Atlas network as a coordinated multiparty settlement layer for institutional trading on Hyperliquid, Lighter, and Aave — letting funds touch live DeFi without moving assets offshore or prefun

Radiant Capital Winds Down to a $2M Husk, 20 Months After DPRK-Linked $50M Heist

The cross-chain lender that once held more than $300M in deposits now has $2.21M in total value locked, a sub-$2M market cap, and no remaining major-exchange listing — the slow end-state of an October 2024 exploit Mandiant traced to North K

House of Doge and Paxos Strike Deal to Push Dogecoin Onto PayPal, Venmo and Interactive Brokers Rails

The official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation is plugging DOGE into the same OCC-regulated brokerage stack that already powers crypto on PayPal, Venmo, Interactive Brokers and Mercado Libre.

Kelp DAO Hacker Has Laundered Nearly All $220M in Unfrozen Funds, Closing the Recovery Window

On-chain traces show the DPRK-linked attacker behind April's $292 million bridge exploit has pushed the unfrozen ~$220 million through THORChain, Wasabi, Tornado Cash, and Umbra, leaving roughly $1.7 million still sitting in the original wa

Jim Cramer on CrowdStrike: “The Company’s Been a Bulwark Against Cyber Criminals”

Jim Cramer recently highlighted CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) as a pivotal player in the cybersecurity landscape, noting its record-high stock performance. With a focus on its resilience against cyber threats and the potential for further growth, Cramer’s analysis provides valuable insights for investors looking to navigate the tech market. ## BODY: In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, few companies have made as significant an impact as **CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRW

Nvidia, Meta and SLB rank among top companies in adopting AI, new study says

The AI-Driven Enterprise Institute released new research that breaks down the degree to which S&P 500 companies are adopting AI compared with their peers.

Greg Abel just made his first big deal as Berkshire CEO. Why Warren Buffett is happy

Berkshire's purchase of homebuilder Taylor Morrison gives the conglomerate a larger foothold in housing and appears to have been struck at a bargain valuation.

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Property prices are down in Dubai. Is it a war-induced blip, or something more serious?

Dubai’s real estate market has often defied expectations.