A new report from market-making and trading firm Caladan reveals that more than 90% of Web3 games have failed after burning through up to $15 billion in investment. The data shows that roughly 93% of so-called GameFi projects are now effectively dead, with token values down about 95% from their 2022 peaks and funding to…
Following a February incident affecting one of its bridge components, CrossCurve has taken an active step toward strengthening its broader cross-chain architecture, completing a smart contract audit with Web3 security firm Hashlock on its LayerZero-based OFT messaging contracts. The audit, finalised in March 2026, resulted in a “Secure” rating, with all identified vulnerabilities resolved within…
Celo has completed three independent smart contract audits with Web3 security firm Hashlock, covering its Staked smart contracts, Optimism smart contracts, and CeloSuperchainConfig. All three engagements, completed in October 2025, February 2026, and March 2026, received a “Secure” rating. What Is Celo? Celo is an Ethereum-anchored Layer 2 built for payments, stablecoins, and DeFi. Its…
Whop today announces Whop Finance, a new suite of financial tools built for the internet economy, and its inaugural product: Whop Treasury. Whop was built with a single mission: to help anyone make a sustainable income online. Last week, Whop launched Whop Payments Network, opening access to leading payment infrastructure for platforms and businesses worldwide….
MarketDAO, an open-source governance framework built to bring market forces into group decision-making, has confirmed the security of its protocol following completed smart contract audits by Hashlock, a Web3 security firm specializing in blockchain security reviews. Hashlock’s public audit page shows both MarketDAO’s January 2026 smart contract audit and its February 2026 updates audit receiving…
As BON (Build On Nexa) expands developer access to the Nexa ecosystem, independently validated SDK security helps protect wallets, dApps, and enterprise integrations built on top. Hashlock, a leading Web3 security firm, has completed an independent security audit of libnexa-ts, Nexa’s open-source TypeScript/JavaScript SDK designed for applications that interface directly with the Nexa network. Following…
Winter Storm Triggers Mining Shutdowns Bitcoin mining activity has taken its biggest hit since late 2021. A severe winter storm in the United States forced several large mining firms to curtail operations, and this triggered a sharp drop in network hashrate, production, and revenue. I think what’s interesting here is the scale of the disruption….
Market Maker CEO Challenges Exchange Blame Game Evgeny Gaevoy, the founder of algorithmic trading firm Wintermute, has stepped into the ongoing debate about last October’s crypto market crash. He’s pushing back against claims from several industry leaders that Binance’s actions were primarily responsible for what happened. I think it’s interesting how this discussion keeps evolving….
SEC Operations Severely Limited Starting January 31, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has moved to limited operations due to a partial government shutdown. The agency announced it will operate with only essential staff until further notice. This follows standard federal shutdown procedures that activate when funding lapses. Most divisions—including Corporation Finance, Trading and…
Gaming Protocol Teams with Space Exploration Game W3GG, a decentralized gaming protocol that operates as a regional sub-DAO focused on building Web3 gaming communities, has entered a strategic partnership with Lussaio. Lussaio is a Web3-enabled space exploration and strategy game where players discover new worlds and manage resources. The collaboration aims to create new earning…
