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Mantra/OM: A Post-Mortem

Mantra suffered a dramatic 98% crash a few days ago. Here’s what we know: The crash, which ocurred on April 13, 2025, appears to have been the result of a combination of several factors that unfolded over months.

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Any crypto native will tell you—begrudgingly or not—that Tether has a pretty rock-solid track record. While Tether Truthers (fringe conspiracy theorists with theories about Tether ranging from somewhat plausible to completely deranged) have been around for years, their predictive abilities…

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President Trump recently announced his intention to build a digital asset national reserve. But what are the details and what what does all of this mean for average crypto holders? We felt it was only appropriate to dive into the nitty gritty and consider the issue from a few standpoints.

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Mantra Token Collapse: A Market Analysis
Mantra Token Collapse: A Market Analysis

On April 13, 2025, Mantra (OM), a leading token in the Real World Asset (RWA) sector, experienced a devastating collapse, losing 98% of its value in less than an hour. This precipitous decline erased over $6 billion in market capitalization, ranking among the most significant crashes in recent cryptocurrency history.

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The Palau Digital ID: Pass KYC Anywhere?
The Palau Digital ID: Pass KYC Anywhere?

I’ve been hearing from a growing number of crypto natives regarding the Palau Digital ID program. For the unfamiliar, the Palau Digital ID Digital Residency Program is a novel service offering “digital residency” to folks interested in expanding their digital horizons.

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Crypto & DeFi Research

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Quantitative Easing: Understanding the New Paradigm
Quantitative Easing: Understanding the New Paradigm

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, central banks worldwide deployed an unconventional monetary tool that would fundamentally alter our economic landscape: quantitative easing (QE). This policy, once considered extraordinary, has become a standard component of central banking during periods of economic distress. For the average investor, understanding QE is crucial to navigating today's financial markets.

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Mantra Token Collapse: A Market Analysis
Mantra Token Collapse: A Market Analysis

On April 13, 2025, Mantra (OM), a leading token in the Real World Asset (RWA) sector, experienced a devastating collapse, losing 98% of its value in less than an hour. This precipitous decline erased over $6 billion in market capitalization, ranking among the most significant crashes in recent cryptocurrency history.

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The People Want Stables
The People Want Stables

Driven by demand from DeFi and international transactions, there is growing demand for fiat-backed stablecoins like Tether and USDC. As part of their commitment to meet this growing market demand, USDC parent group Circle announced their partnership with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to develop stablecoin-backed financial products.

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Coinbase in Talks to Buy Deribit —Bloomberg
Coinbase in Talks to Buy Deribit —Bloomberg

In what would be a significant expansion of their operations, Coinbase is reportedly in talks to purchase Deribit, a crypto derivatives trading platform. If the deal goes through, the reported purchase price is in the range of $4-5B, making it a major move for the already massive crypto platform.

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BKFC 70 Hollywood Betting Preview
BKFC 70 Hollywood Betting Preview

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to host BKFC 70 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on March 27, 2025. The event will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN.

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Live Blog: UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy
Live Blog: UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy

Despite some minor technical difficulties and a late start, we’re live blogging from the preliminary card through the main card tonight for Emmett vs. Murphy. The DeFi Metrics Sports Editors are here to accompany you as you cash your tickets and curse the bums who let you down.

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Karate Combat 54: Alvey vs. Spong Early Betting Preview
Karate Combat 54: Alvey vs. Spong Early Betting Preview

KC 54 goes down Friday May 2, 2025, and is headlined by a hotly-anticipated Heavyweight Title clash between Sam Alvey and Tyrone Spong.