Author: liam

Liam writes about Web3 and decentralized finance, focusing on how protocols, applications, and governance models are used in practice. His coverage centers on real adoption, integration, and the mechanics behind decentralized systems.Market developments and regulatory context are part of his reporting when they intersect with Web3 or DeFi activity.

Trust Wallet and Revolut announced a partnership that enables instant crypto purchases routed directly into users’ self-custodial wallets across the EU and EEA. The integration, enabled by Revolut’s newly obtained MiCA licence, initially supports Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), USDC and USDT.

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A recent market report produced by 21Shares warns that the survival of L2 on Ethereum is unlikely for the vast majority of current networks by 2026. The analysis suggests that only consolidated giants like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism are positioned to endure, while the rest face almost certain extinction. Currently, more than 50 layer-two solutions compete fiercely to capture the attention of users, liquidity, and developers in a saturated environment. However, data reveals that the market has drastically consolidated into three main networks that process almost 90% of all transactions. Base indisputably leads this select group surpassing 60% of total…

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Satsuma Technology, a renowned technology company based in the United Kingdom, executed a decisive financial maneuver this Thursday to strengthen its balance sheet. The company officially announced the disposal of nearly half of its digital reserves, finalizing the Satsuma Technology Bitcoin sale for a value of approximately $53.2 million. According to the firm’s official statement, this strategic operation seeks to inject immediate fiat capital in the face of imminent commitments. The transaction involved the liquidation of 579 BTC out of a total of 1,199 units that the company held in its original treasury. This operation generated net proceeds close to…

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a 3.5 million dollar fine on the peer-to-peer marketplace Paxful due to serious Paxful AML violations detected by authorities. Andrea Gacki, Director of FinCEN, officially stated that the platform systematically ignored its legal obligations, facilitating transactions linked to illicit activities and high-risk jurisdictions for years.

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