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Ada Michael

@ada-michael · 1918 live articles · Page 31

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.

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Cardone Capital to tokenize $5B real estate amid SEC rules

Cardone Capital's plan to tokenize $5B in properties shows how real estate tokenization depends on SEC compliance, KYC/AML, and venue rules for liquidity.

Feb 27·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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Aave tops $1T in cumulative loans as RWA adoption grows

Data shows Aave $1 trillion cumulative lending volume, driven by utilization and flash loans; analysts cite RWA flows and DAO governance for sustainability.

Feb 26·3 min read·By Ada Michael

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Strategy (MSTR) leads large-cap shorts as basis hedges build

Data shows MSTR short interest near 14% reflects basis hedges against its Bitcoin treasury; analysts cite liquidity, days-to-cover, and capital access risk.

Feb 26·3 min read·By Ada Michael

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Circle gains after Q4 beat; USDC hits $75B, 40% CAGR

Circle Q4 2025 earnings, USDC circulation, 40% USDC CAGR guidance: EPS beat tied to reserve yields; analysts cite RLDC margin, costs and GENIUS Act tailwinds.

Feb 25·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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Bitcoin shows bottom signals as altcoin outflows reach $209B

US$209 billion altcoin outflows, capital rotation to Bitcoin and stablecoins, Bitcoin bottom signals, according to CryptoQuant flow data amid macro headwinds.

Feb 25·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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Cipher Digital reports Q4 loss; $3.73B HPC funding secured

Cipher Digital (CIFR) Q4 2025 earnings, adjusted net loss of $55 million, $3.73 billion funding for AI/HPC pivot. Data shows revenue miss; funding tilts to HPC.

Feb 24·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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Bitcoin holds as White House rules out SBF pardon

White House reiterates Trump will not pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, prompting legal experts to outline presidential pardon powers and implications for FTX victims.

Feb 24·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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AMD secures Meta AI chips pact for 6GW GPUs, with warrants

Meta and AMD AI chips deal adds up to 6GW of Instinct GPUs; performance-based warrants could give Meta up to 10% of AMD stock, data shows, diversifying supply.

Feb 24·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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Bitcoin tests inflation-hedge case after Armstrong claim

Data on CPI, DXY and liquidity challenge the hedge thesis, Fed research says; with the Bitcoin inflation hedge, Brian Armstrong, Nouriel Roubini debate now.

Feb 24·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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Bitcoin steadies after $615M crypto liquidations in 24h

CoinGlass data shows $615M cleared in crypto liquidations last 24 hours, led by long positions amid leveraged swings; watch OI, funding and BTC/ETH volatility.

Feb 23·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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Bitcoin dips after Supreme Court tariff ruling

Explains Supreme Court tariff ruling, Section 122 tariffs, Bitcoin price reaction: data shows USD and rates moves drove the pullback; experts cite legal paths.

Feb 23·2 min read·By Ada Michael

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Ether lags ATH by 60% as ETF flows and burn eyed

ETH 60% from ATH amid ETF flow prospects, staking and burn dynamics, and macro/regulation. Analysts cite diverging views from Standard Chartered and Fineqia.

Feb 23·2 min read·By Ada Michael