Author

Mason Clarke

Mason covers the intersection of Web3 and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), with a focus on protocol growth and practical application. His work explores how DeFi mechanisms and Web3 integrations are being used in the real world, moving beyond theoretical concepts to highlight ecosystem maturity. He also provides essential context on market activity and regulatory challenges unique to decentralized systems.

Trump-backed token (WLFI) rises after progress to end the U.S. government shutdown

The World Liberty Financial token (WLFI), publicly linked to the Trump family, experienced a significant surge after the Senate moved forward to end the U.S. government shutdown. This…

May 30, 2026Mason Clarke

AFL-CIO worker in union colors in front of a holographic crypto ledger forming a government facade.

Economy

Government funding deal on track to advance Sunday night

November 10, 2025Mason Clarke

Secure digital vault with a blockchain ledger and stablecoin emblem, with regulatory code and a Bermuda backdrop.

Economy

UK stablecoin rules to launch ‘as quickly as the U.S.’, says Bank of England

November 7, 2025Mason Clarke

Bitcoin in the center with a split chart: blue-chips rise and altcoins fall, suggesting a K-shaped recovery and greater regulatory focus.

Companies

Galaxy Research: 72 of the top 100 cryptos remain over 50% below their all-time highs

May 30, 2026Mason Clarke

Laboratory of a Spanish institute; screens showing 97 BTC, a safe, and regulatory documents about liquidating crypto assets.

Economy

Spanish Institute ITER Seeks to Sell 97 Bitcoin Bought in 2012 for $10k

November 6, 2025Mason Clarke

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Cryptocurrency

Ethereum (ETH) Drops 15% to $3,397: Is Its MVRV Signaling an Imminent Reversal?

Ethereum (ETH) has registered a severe 15% drop in the last week, bringing its price to $3,397 this November 6th. Despite the bearish sentiment,…

November 6, 2025Mason Clarke

Hedera HBAR coin in front of a trading panel with price 0,1691 and high volume at support 0,1688.

Hedera (HBAR) Drops 2.6% But 63.6M Volume Confirms Strong Accumulation

Hedera (HBAR) experienced a 2.6% drop this November 6th, bringing its price to $0.1691. However, the session’s most significant move was a technical test…

May 30, 2026Mason Clarke

Companies

Citadel, Fortress back Ripple’s $500M round at a $40B valuation

Ripple announced a strategic $500M investment led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities on November 5, 2025, lifting the company to a $40B…

May 30, 2026Mason Clarke

Companies

Circle revises USDC policy to allow lawful firearms transactions after reversing prior ban

Circle revised its USDC Terms of Service to explicitly permit the lawful purchase and sale of firearms, ammunition and explosives, reversing a previous ban.…

May 30, 2026Mason Clarke

Cryptocurrency

Iggy Azalea Launches Thrust on Solana to Stop Memecoin Pump-and-Dumps

Rapper Iggy Azalea officially launched Thrust this Wednesday. It is a new token launchpad platform based on Solana. The project seeks to combat the…

November 5, 2025Mason Clarke