04 March 2026
Kart-e-Char, Kabul, Afghanistan

Diya Poddar

Articles by Diya Poddar

Starknet faces fresh mainnet disruption

CryptoJanuary 6, 2026

Starknet uses zero-knowledge rollups to batch transactions off chain and settle on Ethereum.The project is also pursuing Bitcoin DeFi integration through its BTCFi initiative.

Crypto ETFs may soon hit Japan amid tax cuts and regulatory reset

CryptoJanuary 6, 2026

Crypto ETFs are being studied as a regulated gateway for public access to digital assets.Japan will cut crypto taxes to 20% and reclassify major tokens as financial products.

Fake MetaMask 2FA phishing scam uses polished design to steal wallet seed phrases

CryptoJanuary 6, 2026

Fake two-factor authentication phishing campaign emerges targeting MetaMask users.A sophisticated phishing scam targeting MetaMask users exploits fake 2FA checks.MetaMask ph… [+3362 chars]

Stablecoins, Base and ‘everything exchange’: a look inside Coinbase’s strategy to expand in 2026

CryptoJanuary 3, 2026

Stablecoins and the Base network sit at the core of its plans through 2026.The strategy places Coinbase closer to retail brokerages and derivatives platforms.Security and su… [+3088 chars]

Silent wallet drains raise fresh crypto security concerns across EVM networks

CryptoJanuary 3, 2026

More than $107,000 in total losses have already been identified through on-chain analysis.No specific wallet provider or exploit vector has yet been confirmed by investigators.

South Korea fines Korbit $1.8M over compliance failures

CryptoJanuary 1, 2026

Most breaches involved failures in customer due diligence and identity verification processes.The action coincides with reports of a potential majority acquisition by Mirae Asset.

How a governance failure led to the Unleash Protocol hack

CryptoDecember 31, 2025

An unauthorised contract upgrade enabled direct withdrawals from the protocol.Funds were bridged to Ethereum and laundered through Tornado Cash.Assets affected included WIP,… [+3254 chars]

Lighter launches LIT token: check out all the details here

CryptoDecember 31, 2025

Half of the token supply is allocated to the ecosystem, with an immediate airdrop converting 2025 points into LIT.LIT is used for staking, access to trading services, and payment for… [+3792 chars]

South Korea delays digital asset law as stablecoin oversight divides regulators

CryptoDecember 31, 2025

South Korea delays its Digital Asset Basic Law to 2026 amid disputes over stablecoin oversight authority.Lawmakers pause crypto legislation as regulators clash on who should control … [+3758 chars]

Japan signals a friendlier crypto regime with sweeping tax reform plans

CryptoDecember 30, 2025

Current crypto profits can face tax rates of up to 55% under the miscellaneous income system.Only specified crypto assets under Japan’s financial framework will qualify for the lower… [+3515 chars]