Joe Sticca

  • AI in DeFi: The Death of DYOR (Do Your Own Research)?

    AI in DeFi: The Death of DYOR (Do Your Own Research)?

    It is a tradition in crypto to always do your research before making a decision. This is because aside from the volatility that comes with trading a hyped coin, many projects have rug pulled, and folded up, and many scams did come with some projects in the past and present, leaving crypto enthusiasts with almost…

  • Move by Meta: A Game Changer for DeFi?

    Move by Meta: A Game Changer for DeFi?

    It is not the first time facebook will come up with an idea that is aimed at changing the world. However, facebook just recently introduced a programming language called MOVE.  Created by Sam Blackshear, MOVE was created to specifically help improve blockchain application by verifying the absence of bugs, checking for modifications and leaks which…

  • Metaverse & Commerce: Is Virtual Shopping the Future?

    Metaverse & Commerce: Is Virtual Shopping the Future?

    Buying your favorite car, dress, watches or any accessories from your favorite brand, renting an apartment or even borrowing money requires you to be at the location. Upon making payment, you might even try  on some of these accessories to be sure they fit well on your skin. But imagine a world where you can…

  • Decentralized Search Engines: Can They Truly Compete with Google?

    Decentralized Search Engines: Can They Truly Compete with Google?

    It is no secret that Google has dominated the search engine market for over two decades. With Google handling over 90% of global search market share, the term “search” has become synonymous with its name. Nevertheless, emerging issues regarding privacy, data control, censorship, and monopolization have captured attention toward decentralized search engines which aim to…

  • Anthropic $3.5 billion Capital Revenue: Understanding the AI business Strategy

    Anthropic $3.5 billion Capital Revenue: Understanding the AI business Strategy

    In fierce competition for dominance in AI, funding is not just capital; it is power. Anthropic on March 3, landed $3.5 billion from Series E, now at a staggering valuation of $61.5 billion. That is not just a financial landmark; it is also a clear demonstration of intent. With rivals like OpenAI and DeepMind at…

  • Meta Launches Community Notes with X’s Open-Source Tech

    Meta Launches Community Notes with X’s Open-Source Tech

    Meta is launching a new crowdsourced content moderation tool called Community Notes to replace fact checking by third parting in the U.S. This tool will provide additional context on content while using an open-source algorithm from Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). The company revealed in a blog post that while the new feature uses X’s…

  • MoonPay Acquires Iron to Expand Stablecoin Payment Solutions

    MoonPay Acquires Iron to Expand Stablecoin Payment Solutions

    MoonPay is making big moves to stand out further in the enterprise market by acquiring Iron, a startup that specializes in stablecoin infrastructure. This acquisition is MoonPays second major purchase in two months and significantly boosts  their capacity to provide businesses with fast payments at low cost and borderless stablecoin transactions By using  Iron’s API-driven…

  • Token Metrics CEO Claims SEC Is Dropping Its Case Against Him

    Token Metrics CEO Claims SEC Is Dropping Its Case Against Him

    Token Metrics CEO Ian Balina says the SEC is set to drop its case against him, bringing an end to a legal battle that has lasted over three years.  Originally, the SEC accused Balina for allegedly failing to disclose compensation while promoting the Sparkster (SPRK) initial coin offering (ICO) back in 2018. “It’s official: The…

  • GoodcryptoX Introduces Advanced Non-Custodial DEX Trading Bot

    GoodcryptoX Introduces Advanced Non-Custodial DEX Trading Bot

    GoodcryptoX has introduced a leading trading bot that trades algorithmically for users on automated market maker (AMM) platforms and features automation of trading strategies. This new addition makes use of Ethereum’s new standard ERC 4337 to provide increased flexibility while preserving the main principles of DeFi. Until recently, decentralised exchanges have served as basic token…

  • Avalanche’s Crypto Card: A Game Changer for Underbanked Regions

    Avalanche’s Crypto Card: A Game Changer for Underbanked Regions

    Cryptocurrency has always been seen as an equalizer in the crypto space. It is seen as an alternative to the traditional banking finance system, offering freedom and easy accessibility to anyone with access to the internet.  However, despite crypto growth over the years, crypto payment still faces a significant challenge. Some of these challenges include…