Standard Chartered Sees More Crypto Downside After Binance Hack
Geoffrey Kendrick expects further crypto weakness after the Binance hack, while retaining a long-term bullish view on Uniswap.
Airdrop Farming
Airdrop farming is the practice of actively engaging with blockchain projects in order to qualify for potential token airdrops. Users typically interact with decentralized applications, perform transactions, provide liquidity, or complete specific tasks to increase their chances of receiving rewards. This strategy is based on the expectation that early or active participants will be granted tokens when a project distributes them. Airdrop farming often involves using multiple wallets or protocols to maximize eligibility across different ecosystems. While it can offer financial upside, it also carries risks such as transaction fees, unclear eligibility criteria, and potential exposure to low-quality or malicious projects. The practice has become more common as projects use airdrops to incentivize adoption and reward community participation.
Latest Airdrop Farming News
Solidus Flags $170M in Suspicious Hyperliquid Oil Orders
Solidus Labs flagged $170 million in unusual oil-linked orders on Hyperliquid. The reported pattern raised spoofing concerns, with intent unconfirmed.
Diva Staking Shuts Down Before Ethereum Mainnet Launch
Diva Staking has canceled its Ethereum mainnet launch after funding ran out. Early depositors are being directed to withdraw through…
Ethena Pay Launches Earn+ Targeting Up to 12% APY
Ethena Pay’s optional Earn+ vault targets up to 12% APY through a leveraged USDe strategy, with tier-based limits and variable rewards.
S&P Global Completes OpenZeppelin Acquisition in DeFi Security Push
S&P Global has completed its OpenZeppelin acquisition, adding smart-contract security expertise after introducing a framework to assess DeFi lending-vault risks.
Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Crypto Sanctions Workaround
The Bank of Israel rejects crypto as a sanctions workaround. Netanyahu says it remains one option, but acknowledges that it may never be used.
They Raised $727M. Inside Crypto’s 82-Project Shutdown List
DropsTab lists 82 crypto projects and products with $727 million in disclosed funding. Our review traces every name, separating closures, pivots and disputed entries.
Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge Into Aero Across Seven Networks
Aerodrome and Velodrome have combined as Aero, launching across seven chains with a new AERO token, sAERO positions and cross-chain Metaswaps.
Pump.fun Launches Pump Bridge for Cross-Chain Trading
Pump.fun’s cross-chain bridge is now the app’s default route. A company-run test reports fewer purchase errors and faster execution than Relay.
Grayscale’s Crypto Yield Rankings Put HYPE and CAKE on Top
HYPE leads Grayscale’s Tokenholder Yield ranking at 8.0%, while CAKE tops Adjusted Earnings Yield at 14.4%. The two metrics measure different token economics.