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Vladyslav Vovk - Staff Journalist - The Coinomist

Vlad Vovk

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Vlad is a writer with 5 years of experience in the publishing business. Crypto, Web3, Blockchain, Finance, IT. Skilled in DeFi and Trading. Write news and educational articles: project reviews, crypto explained, on-chain, biographies, breaking news, long-form reports, price analysis, and opinions. In crypto since 2020. Here playing to win.

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Polymarket Integrates Solana Deposits Amid Solana’s Rise in Web3

Polymarket Integrates Solana Deposits Amid Solana’s Rise in Web3

Polymarket has integrated the Solana network, enabling users to place bets using SOL. The update comes as crypto betting sees a resurgence in the U.S.

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Berachain Rolls Out Proof-of-Liquidity System, Starting BGT Governance Phase

Berachain Rolls Out Proof-of-Liquidity System, Starting BGT Governance Phase

Berachain has launched its Proof-of-Liquidity consensus mechanism, transitioning to a BGT token-based governance model. Under the new system, voting power is granted to liquidity providers rather than stakers.

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Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $230B Following Trump’s Endorsement

Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $230B Following Trump’s Endorsement

The stablecoin market has reached a record $230.2 billion, driven by increasing institutional adoption and public support from President Donald Trump.

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Metaplanet Appoints Eric Trump as Strategic Advisor Amid Bitcoin Adoption

Metaplanet Appoints Eric Trump as Strategic Advisor Amid Bitcoin Adoption

Metaplanet has named Eric Trump as the first member of its Strategic Advisory Board. The decision aims to strengthen the Japanese company’s presence in the Bitcoin economy and elevate its public brand.

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Ethereum RWA Platform Zoth Hacked Again: $8.85M Stolen In Proxy Exploit

Ethereum RWA Platform Zoth Hacked Again: $8.85M Stolen In Proxy Exploit

The Zoth platform, built on Ethereum and focused on RWA tokenization, has once again been exploited. $8.85 million was drained off — the second major incident in less than 30 days.

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MoonPay Lands $200M Credit Deal with Galaxy for Liquidity Stability

MoonPay Lands $200M Credit Deal with Galaxy for Liquidity Stability

MoonPay has obtained a $200M credit line from Galaxy to reinforce liquidity reserves. While the company has consistently been profitable, this is its first external financing.

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Kraken Seals $1.5B NinjaTrader Deal to Tap Into US Crypto Futures

Kraken Seals $1.5B NinjaTrader Deal to Tap Into US Crypto Futures

Kraken’s latest acquisition—NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion—positions the exchange for a major leap into the US crypto futures market, enhancing both its reach and regulatory standing.

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Pakistan Moves Toward Crypto Legalization for Economic Growth

Pakistan Moves Toward Crypto Legalization for Economic Growth

Pakistan is stepping onto the global crypto stage. Officials are crafting a regulatory framework to welcome digital assets and attract foreign investors.

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Director of “47 Ronin” Arrested for Defrauding Netflix of $11M for Crypto

Director of “47 Ronin” Arrested for Defrauding Netflix of $11M for Crypto

Carl Erik Rinsch has been arrested on fraud charges after allegedly misusing $11 million from Netflix. Instead of funding the series, he funneled the money into crypto, stocks, and luxury purchases. He could now face up to 20 years behind bars.

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Ark Invest Sells Meta Stock: Cathie Wood Adjusts Strategy

Ark Invest Sells Meta Stock: Cathie Wood Adjusts Strategy

For the first time in a year, Ark Invest has reduced its stake in Meta, selling over 14,000 shares. This decision comes amid a broader tech sector slowdown, increasing competition, and growing tariff risks.

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Ethereum to End Holesky Support in September 2025

Ethereum to End Holesky Support in September 2025

Ethereum is revamping its test infrastructure—Holesky is being phased out, and Hoodi is taking its place. The new testnet will be the primary platform for testing protocol upgrades, including Pectra.

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Strategy Targets $500M Fundraising with STRF for Bitcoin Expansion

Strategy Targets $500M Fundraising with STRF for Bitcoin Expansion

Strategy looks to secure $500M by issuing perpetual preferred shares (STRF), aiming to boost its BTC holdings despite the ongoing volatility.

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Metaplanet Invests Another $12.5 Million in BTC

Metaplanet Invests Another $12.5 Million in BTC

Japanese company Metaplanet has acquired $12.5 million worth of Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 3,200 BTC. This purchase aligns with its strategic plan to grow its reserves to 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.

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Tether Increases Bitdeer Stake to 21%

Tether Increases Bitdeer Stake to 21%

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has reported to the SEC that it has increased its stake in Bitdeer, a leading Bitcoin mining company, to 21%.

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OnyxCoin (XCN): Why This Layer-3 Blockchain Is Gaining Investor Attention

OnyxCoin (XCN): Why This Layer-3 Blockchain Is Gaining Investor Attention

OnyxCoin isn’t just a crypto project—it’s an infrastructure built for the digital age, offering scalable, secure, and low-cost transactions for a globalized economy.

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North Korea Becomes the World’s 3rd Largest Bitcoin Holder

North Korea Becomes the World’s 3rd Largest Bitcoin Holder

With just one successful hack, North Korea now outranks nations that openly invest in Bitcoin, surpassing Bhutan and El Salvador in BTC reserves.

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Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Record $5.5 Billion Outflows Amid Trump’s Tariff Hike

Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Record $5.5 Billion Outflows Amid Trump’s Tariff Hike

Trump’s tariff wars have triggered a wave of panic among crypto investors. With Bitcoin ETFs seeing historic outflows, the market is bracing for turbulence.

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Uniswap v4: The Game-Changing DEX Upgrade

Uniswap v4: The Game-Changing DEX Upgrade

In February 2025, the Uniswap team officially launched the 4th version of its protocol. Uniswap v4 is not only the biggest upgrade in the platform’s history but also a major milestone for the entire DeFi ecosystem.

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World Liberty Financial Raises $550M in Public Token Sale

World Liberty Financial Raises $550M in Public Token Sale

DeFi project World Liberty Financial (WLFI), associated with the family of Donald Trump, has completed its public token sale, raising a total of $550 million. The company sold 25% of the total WLFI token supply.

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Three Arrows Capital vs FTX: Court Approves $1.5 Billion Claim

Three Arrows Capital vs FTX: Court Approves $1.5 Billion Claim

Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has won a key legal battle against FTX, successfully expanding its lawsuit from $120 million to $1.53 billion. The court rejected FTX’s objections, which could further delay creditor payouts.

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Nebraska Enacts New Crypto ATM Regulations: What Will Change?

Nebraska Enacts New Crypto ATM Regulations: What Will Change?

Nebraska has tightened regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs. The new law mandates licensing, sets transaction limits, and requires operators to inform users about potential fraud risks.

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Ripple Enters the UAE Crypto Payments Market

Ripple Enters the UAE Crypto Payments Market

Ripple has obtained full regulatory approval from Dubai’s DFSA, making it the first licensed blockchain-based payment provider in the region.

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Crypto Heist 101: How Hackers Steal Millions in Crypto

Crypto Heist 101: How Hackers Steal Millions in Crypto

The crypto industry faces massive losses every year from cyberattacks, hacks, and social engineering scams. In 2024 alone, crypto heists resulted in over $2 billion worth of stolen digital assets.

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Metaplanet Strengthens Bitcoin Reserve with $13.5M Investment

Metaplanet Strengthens Bitcoin Reserve with $13.5M Investment

Metaplanet is betting big on Bitcoin, despite its stock price dip. The company has financed another 162 BTC purchase through zero-interest bond issuance, reinforcing its long-term crypto strategy.

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HYPE Drops 8.5% as Whale Liquidation Triggers Market Shock

HYPE Drops 8.5% as Whale Liquidation Triggers Market Shock

A sudden Hyperliquid whale wipeout led to $4 million in losses, leaving traders questioning if this was a market shake-up or an inside move. The platform insists no foul play—but is that the whole truth?

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