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Ada Michael

@ada-michael · 1918 live articles · Page 27

Ada Michael is a DeFi writer and research contributor at DefiLiban, where she covers decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure, token economies, and crypto market behavior. Her work focuses on breaking down complex DeFi systems, liquidity mechanics, yield strategies, on-chain analytics, and emerging blockchain trends into accessible research-driven content for both retail and experienced crypto readers. Before joining DefiLiban, Ada worked across crypto research, fintech content strategy, and blockchain education initiatives related to digital assets and decentralized technologies. She holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Lagos and has completed additional certifications in DeFi, blockchain analytics, and financial storytelling. Ada’s writing combines analytical depth with practical market insight, with a particular interest in DeFi adoption, protocol design, and behavioral trends within digital asset markets.

BINANCE

Binance BTC Inflows: What 1,183.72 BTC Could Signal

Binance saw major BTC inflow activity, but the exact 1,183.72 BTC aggregate remains unverified. Here is what the confirmed transfer data may signal.

Mar 16·3 min read·By Ada Michael

ETHEREUM

Aave vs CoW Swap: Inside the 50.4M Trade Dispute

Aave and CoW Swap published conflicting takes on a 50.4 million trade, reopening scrutiny of partner fees, governance disclosure, and execution quality.

Mar 15·5 min read·By Ada Michael

BUSINESS

Meta trims 5% staff in 2025; 20% cut rumor disputed

Meta layoffs 2025 reflect a 5% performance-based reduction tied to AI reorg; reports say the 20% workforce cut claim is unconfirmed amid scrutiny in Ireland.

Mar 14·2 min read·By Ada Michael

News

Arbilife faces review over SEC filings amid Jan 2026 claim

Arbilife review examines January 2026 launch and 'steady returns' claims; data from SEC and FCA registers plus FINRA BrokerCheck inform red-flag due diligence.

Mar 14·2 min read·By Ada Michael

Crypto

Bitcoin holds as U.S. tax reform eyes de minimis, rewards

Sen. Lummis and industry backers push U.S. reforms to add a de minimis crypto tax exemption and limit double taxation of mining and staking rewards, per IRS.

Mar 14·3 min read·By Ada Michael

Crypto

SCS stablecoins gain footing as MAS sets rules

MetaComp raises $22M to position StableX for SCS settlement as MAS stablecoin framework sets reserve and redemption rules, supporting institutional adoption.

Mar 13·2 min read·By Ada Michael

Crypto

Stablecoins eye Senate Fed CBDC ban through 2030

TD Cowen cites regulation as driver: Federal Reserve CBDC ban, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, stablecoin issuers. Senate text to 2030 guides banks, Fed work.

Mar 13·1 min read·By Ada Michael

Crypto

Bitcoin steadies as Senate delays CLARITY Act markup

The Senate Banking Committee markup pause clouds crypto market structure timing; CLARITY Act delay draws pushback over DeFi limits, privacy, and tokenization.

Mar 13·2 min read·By Ada Michael

Crypto

Solana sees supply overhang as FTX unstakes 1.1M SOL

FTX estate unstakes 1.1 million SOL, adding potential sell-side flows as creditor repayments enter year two; recoveries use Nov 2022 fiat pricing, per filings.

Mar 13·2 min read·By Ada Michael

Crypto

Oil holds as Goldman Sachs shifts Fed cuts to September

Goldman Sachs rate cut forecast, Federal Reserve rate cuts September, Iran conflict oil price inflation: How oil shocks hit headline vs core; views diverge.

Mar 12·3 min read·By Ada Michael

News

Private credit faces risks as Fed maps 2026 stress tests

Analysts cite opacity, leverage and liquidity in private credit risk as the Fed’s 2026 stress tests assess risk; contrasts with 2008 and Kiyosaki’s claim.

Mar 12·2 min read·By Ada Michael

News

Ripple lifts valuation to $50B with $750M buyback

Ripple $750 million share buyback implies a $50B valuation; analysts cite premium to prior rounds and note XRP ETF holdings by Goldman Sachs post-SEC shift.

Mar 12·2 min read·By Ada Michael