Akshat Thakur, Author at ourcryptotalk.com

Stobox 4.2.1 Launch Completes Tokenization Cycle With STO Integration

Leave a Comment / Altcoin, News / By Akshat Thakur

October 1, 2025 — The launch of Stobox 4.2.1 marks a pivotal milestone in regulated tokenization, enabling issuers to complete the full cycle of securitization, onboarding, tokenization, and regulated offerings within one ecosystem. By integrating AI-powered onboarding, compliance verification, MPC wallets, and a dedicated STO module, Stobox positions itself as a leader in bridging real-world …

Stobox 4.2.1 Launch Completes Tokenization Cycle With STO Integration Read More »

US House CBDC Ban Weighed in Market Structure Bill

Leave a Comment / News / By Akshat Thakur

September 17, 2025 — The US House of Representatives may fold a central bank digital currency (CBDC) ban into its Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This move could restrict the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar retroactively. Key Takeaways US House considers adding a CBDC ban to its market structure bill. Ban language mirrors …

US House CBDC Ban Weighed in Market Structure Bill Read More »

Bunni DEX Exploit Forces $2.4M Loss and Contract Pause

Leave a Comment / Hacks & Scams, News / By Akshat Thakur

September 2, 2025 — Decentralized exchange Bunni has paused all smart contracts after a Bunni DEX exploit drained around $2.4 million in stablecoins. The attack targeted a flaw in Bunni’s Liquidity Distribution Function (LDF), its custom liquidity mechanism built on Uniswap v4. Key Takeaways Bunni DEX exploit drained $2.4M in stablecoins, including $1.33M USDC and …

Bunni DEX Exploit Forces $2.4M Loss and Contract Pause Read More »

Top 10 DeFi Protocols by TVL

Leave a Comment / Article / By Akshat Thakur

Introduction When people compare DeFi protocols by TVL, they’re really asking: “Where is the most crypto capital parked, and why?” Total Value Locked (TVL) has become one of the most cited metrics in decentralized finance because it reflects how much trust, liquidity, and user commitment a protocol has attracted. By looking at DeFi TVL rankings, …

Top 10 DeFi Protocols by TVL Read More »

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys Stake in Tom Lee’s Ethereum Firm, Sells Coinbase and Roblox Shares

Leave a Comment / News / By Akshat Thakur

July 22, 2025 — Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has rebalanced its ETF portfolios, reducing exposure to Coinbase and Roblox while acquiring a 1.5% stake in Tom Lee’s Ethereum-focused firm, Bitmine Immersion Technologies, across three of its funds. Key Takeaways ARK Invest sold $90.5M worth of Coinbase and $57.7M of Roblox shares. 4.4 million shares of …

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys Stake in Tom Lee’s Ethereum Firm, Sells Coinbase and Roblox Shares Read More »

$TRIAS Collapse Explained: From $15 Hype to Sub-$1 Silence

Leave a Comment / Article, Explained / By Akshat Thakur

The $TRIAS collapse explained: Once a top AI blockchain project, Trias lost momentum after delistings, migration chaos, and a disappearing dev team. At one point in early 2024, $TRIAS was among the most hyped AI-related Layer 1s, trading near $15 and backed by a passionate community. It promised to be a foundational blockchain for trustworthy …

$TRIAS Collapse Explained: From $15 Hype to Sub-$1 Silence Read More »

US House passes three key crypto bills ahead of August recess

Leave a Comment / News, Regulatory / By Akshat Thakur

July 18, 2025 — The US House of Representatives has officially passed three major crypto bills, marking a critical step forward for regulation ahead of the August recess. Key Takeaways The CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act have all passed the House. Over 100 Democrats supported the GENIUS Act, showing rare bipartisan …

US House passes three key crypto bills ahead of August recess Read More »

Ripple Confirms MiCA License Pursuit for EU Expansion

Leave a Comment / Altcoin, News / By Akshat Thakur

July 16, 2025 — Ripple has confirmed its intention to apply for a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license to expand its crypto and stablecoin operations across the European Economic Area. Key Takeaways Ripple will seek MiCA compliance to operate in the European Union. The company registered Ripple Payments Europe S.A. in Luxembourg. Ripple joins …

Ripple Confirms MiCA License Pursuit for EU Expansion Read More »

Crypto Funds Post $3.7B Inflows as Bitcoin Soars to New Highs

Leave a Comment / News / By Akshat Thakur

July 14, 2025 — Cryptocurrency investment products attracted $3.7 billion in weekly inflows as Bitcoin surged past $118,000, driving crypto fund assets under management to a record $211 billion. Key Takeaways Crypto funds recorded $3.7 billion in inflows last week. Total crypto ETP assets under management hit $211 billion. Bitcoin ETPs led with $2.7 billion …

Crypto Funds Post $3.7B Inflows as Bitcoin Soars to New Highs Read More »

Czech Central Bank Adds Coinbase to Portfolio, Boosts Palantir Holdings

Leave a Comment / News / By Akshat Thakur

July 14, 2025 — The Czech National Bank has added Coinbase to its US equity portfolio and increased its holdings in Palantir Technologies, signaling a growing interest in both crypto and AI sectors. Key Takeaways The Czech National Bank acquired 51,732 Coinbase shares worth $18 million. It also increased its Palantir stake by 49,135 shares, …

Czech Central Bank Adds Coinbase to Portfolio, Boosts Palantir Holdings Read More »