Payload Logo

Technology

Blockchain development, upgrades, and technical improvements

Illustration for "Ethereum Devs Push Zk Secret Santa System Toward Deployment"

Ethereum's ZK Secret Santa: Path to Enhanced Privacy?

Ethereum developers advance a zero-knowledge protocol mimicking Secret Santa for anonymous on-chain interactions. This could transform privacy in web3, defi, and nfts amid rising adoption trends. Will it drive market growth while addressing security and regulation concerns?

• by Admin
Illustration for "Filecoin Rises 1 8 As Storage Token Defies Crypto Weakness"

Why Filecoin Defies Crypto Slump with 1.8% Gain

While the crypto market falters, Filecoin's FIL token climbed 1.8% to $1.62. This resilience stems from surging demand in decentralized storage. Investors eye its role in AI and Web3 trends.

• by Admin
Illustration for "Coindesk 20 Performance Update Stellar Xlm Jumps 10 3 As All Assets Trade Higher"

Why Uniswap Dropped 7% in CoinDesk 20 Decline?

The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 2.6% as every asset declined, with Uniswap leading at a 7% drop. This signals broader crypto market pressures. What does it mean for DeFi's future amid regulation and adoption trends?

• by Admin
Curving abstract shapes with an orange and blue gradient

Will DeFi Survive Regulatory Walled Gardens? Fold CEO Weighs In

DeFi's total value locked reached $130 billion in 2025, defying regulatory pressures. Fold CEO Will Reeves predicts open networks will prevail over control attempts. Discover how DeFi adapts amid CeFi integration and tech shifts.

• by Admin
Michael Saylor's Strategy Hangs on to Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index
External

Michael Saylor's Strategy Hangs on to Spot in Nasdaq 100 Index

The annual Nasdaq 100 rebalance saw six companies dropped and three new additions, with changes taking effect on December 22, but bitcoin treasury company Strategy hung onto its spot....

• by Francisco Rodrigues
From: CoinDesk RSS
MSCI Isn't Wrong to Be Cautious on DATs
External

MSCI Isn't Wrong to Be Cautious on DATs

As leading index provider MSCI considers excluding digital asset treasuries (DATs) from its suite of indexes, it’s worth considering the risk profile of these investment vehicles to determine if they ...

• by Nic Puckrin
From: CoinDesk RSS