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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s trial followed the law and the judge overseeing his case should not consider acquitting him of all charges, federal prosecutors said. In a post-trial filing dated last Wednesday, attorneys with the Department of Justice’s Southern District of New York office pushed back against Storm’s motion for acquittal, saying they had proved with sufficient evidence that he had built and controlled Tornado Cash, the crypto mixing service that was once sanctioned by the U.S. due to its use by North Korean and other actors. At the end of September, Storm’s attorneys filed a post-trial motion arguing…

The developer release provides early access to Aqua’s SDK, libraries, and documentation, enabling builders to experiment, integrate, and optimize new strategies. Aqua introduces a breakthrough model where multiple DeFi strategies can operate on the same capital simultaneously, all while maintaining full self-custody for users. 1inch is offering bounties of up to $100,000 for contributions that help shape the product. ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, November 17, 2025 – 1inch, the leading DeFi ecosystem, announces the developer release of Aqua, a revolutionary liquidity layer built to transform how capital and yield strategies operate in DeFi. Aqua marks the beginning of a…

A week ago, it was reported that Polymarket, a prediction-market protocol, recently hit a $9 billion valuation following a large $2 billion investment. Interestingly, data and analysis shows that a remarkably small fraction of users achieve consistent profits. To rank within the top 0.51% by profit and loss, an individual must realize gains surpassing $1,000. Similarly, a trading volume exceeding $50,000 is required to be in the top 1.74% by that same metric. Also, simply executing 50 or more trades places a user ahead of 77% of the entire user base. Two strategies driving profit Right now, a strategy known…

Gabriel Campa, Head of Digital Assets at Towerbank, stated that he believes Argentine banks are ready to enter the cryptocurrency services market. He highlighted that many have already finalized software for this end, and are waiting to be greenlighted by regulators. Banks Are Already Prepared to Offer Crypto Services in Argentina, Says Towerbank Executive The Facts Gabriel Campa, Head of Digital Assets at Towerbank, stated that he knows banks are prepared to enter the cryptocurrency services market in Argentina. Following a discussion on the same subject at LABITCONF 2025, one of the largest crypto events in Latin America, Campa highlighted…

DeFi yield protocols see significant retail activity, yet only a handful of wallets make up the bulk of value locked. Yields for stablecoin and other deposits are still mostly a DeFi tool used by whales. The bulk of value locked in yield protocols comes from whale wallets, where just 5.4% of user deposits make up 94.3% of total value locked. Retail deposits make up 62% of the total raw number of inflows, though contributing only a small amount to each protocol’s TVL. Whales are driving yield protocol liquidity, with most deposits coming from a handful of wallets. | Source: DeFi…

In a groundbreaking revelation that’s shaking the cryptocurrency world, Nasdaq-listed Etherzilla has disclosed it holds a massive 102,273 ETH. This stunning Etherzilla ETH holdings announcement signals growing institutional confidence in Ethereum’s future. But what does this mean for the broader crypto market and everyday investors? What Are Etherzilla ETH Holdings Telling Us About Institutional Adoption? The recent filing reveals Etherzilla’s substantial Etherzilla ETH holdings have reached 102,273 Ethereum tokens. This represents one of the largest publicly disclosed institutional positions in ETH. Moreover, this move demonstrates increasing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency investments. Etherzilla’s strategy focuses on long-term Ethereum accumulation. Their approach…

According to the FED’s latest Beige Book report, no significant change has been observed in economic activities across the country recently. Consumer spending declined slightly, employment levels remained largely stable, but labor demand weakened. Wages rose modestly across all regions, but prices continued to rise due to import costs, spending on services, and tariffs. Three of the Fed’s 12 districts reported a slight increase in economic activity, five reported no change, and four reported a slight weakening. While retail spending declined, some districts saw increased car sales due to strong demand for electric vehicles. While high-income consumers increased their spending…

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao returned to public discussion this week. After responding to a question about the massive $4.3 billion fine imposed on Binance. During its 2023 settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. When asked whether the fine could now be refunded following his presidential pardon in 2025. CZ gave a calm and surprising answer. If any refund ever happens, he plans to invest it back into the United States. He also made it clear that he has not asked for a refund. That balancing gratitude with fairness is important to him. CZ Says He Won’t Push for More…

Exciting news for crypto enthusiasts: Aave Labs, the developer behind the popular Aave protocol, is set to launch its own app on the Apple App Store. This move could dramatically simplify DeFi access for millions, bringing decentralized finance right to your fingertips. Imagine managing loans, earning interest, and exploring crypto opportunities with the same ease as ordering food online—this is the future the Aave Labs app promises to deliver. Why is the Aave Labs app a big deal for DeFi? The Aave Labs app represents a major step toward mainstream adoption of decentralized finance. By landing on the Apple App…

The recent price action of Ethereum has put in a tight situation two popular on-chain traders, who go by the names machismallbrother and machibigbrother, with each account reporting that they have lost multi-million dollars on leveraged long positions. Information provided by Onchain Lens reveals that the two are facing a tremendous turbulence and their subsequent actions in the ever-shifting market remain unclear. Is “machismallbrother” following in his Big Brother’s footsteps?Just in, “machismallbrother” closed his $ETH (10x) long position, facing a loss of $1.55M.Meanwhile, Machi (@machibigbrother) is still holding his $ETH (25x) long position with a floating loss of $2.3M and…