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Darlene Lleno

Darlene Lleno is a crypto enthusiast and author who was first hooked on Axie Infinity, with SLP (Smooth Love Potion) being her entry point into the world of digital assets. While she still holds SLP, her focus has since expanded to include diverse trading in cryptocurrencies, memecoins, metals, and stocks. Passionate about exploring opportunities across various markets, Darlene shares her insights and experiences to help others navigate the dynamic financial landscape.

Rune Christensen: MakerDAO Co-Founder Running Sky Today

Rune Christensen co-founded MakerDAO in 2015 and built its Dai stablecoin into one of crypto's largest decentralized dollar assets. He later rebuilt the protocol into Sky, and by 2025 helped push its annualized profit to $338 million.

by Darlene Lleno

Tokenized Intel Stock Joins Backpack’s Solana Lineup

Tokenized Intel stock may be joining Backpack Securities' Solana lineup, following five confirmed equity launches since June 2026. The listing remains unconfirmed by Backpack or any approved outlet.

by Darlene Lleno

Bitcoin Whale Short Now $150 From Liquidation

Bitcoin whale short worth $74,547,000 is now just $150 from liquidation after opening at 40x leverage. The razor-thin buffer means a small price tick could trigger a forced close within hours

by Darlene Lleno

ETHToronto 2026 Unites Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum Leaders

ETHToronto 2026 is taking place today, July 22, 2026, in Toronto as part of Canada Crypto Week. The developer conference features speakers from the Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, Arbitrum, and Animoca Brands.

by Darlene Lleno

Jesse Powell: From Mt. Gox’s Warning to Kraken’s IPO Bet

Jesse Powell is the co-founder and chairman of Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange he built after watching Mt. Gox collapse. He stepped down as CEO in 2022 and remains Kraken's largest shareholder as parent company Payward moves toward a 2026 IPO.

by Darlene Lleno

Andrew Cuomo OKX Board Appointment: What It Means for Crypto 

The Andrew Cuomo OKX board appointment makes the former New York governor a director at the crypto exchange, building on his advisory role there since 2023. Cuomo will also co-chair OKX's joint venture with Intercontinental Exchange, aimed at connecting traditional and digital asset markets.

by Darlene Lleno

Felix Xu: From Wall Street Analyst to CEO of ARPA Network

Felix Xu is the co-founder and CEO of ARPA Network, a decentralized computation platform he built after leaving a venture investing role at Fosun Group. Since 2018, Felix Xu has grown ARPA beyond privacy-focused computing into verifiable randomness, powering Randcast's use across gaming, DeFi, and AI systems.

by Darlene Lleno

Kraken Crypto Options Launch Skips Crypto Collateral

Kraken's new Kraken Crypto Option is now live on Kraken Pro, letting professional traders open Bitcoin and Ether positions without posting crypto as collateral. The USD-settled contracts sit in the same account traders already use for spot and futures, removing a barrier that has held back retail adoption of crypto options.

by Darlene Lleno

Bitcoin TikTok Shop Debut: Fold Launches $25-$500 Cards

Bitcoin TikTok Shop purchases are now live through Fold's Bitcoin Gift Card, sold in denominations from $25 to $500. The launch gives TikTok Shop's largely Gen Z and Millennial shoppers a new mainstream way to buy Bitcoin.

by Darlene Lleno

XRP Whales Buy 70M Tokens as Reserves Hit 5-Month Low

XRP whale buying reached 70 million tokens this week as Binance's XRP reserves fell to a five-month low. The rise in XRP whale demand comes alongside a new $800,000 RLUSD reward campaign from Binance running through Aug. 14.

by Darlene Lleno

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