The TON Foundation has appointed Nikola Plecas, formerly of Visa, as its new VP of Payments. This strategic hire signals a major push to integrate TON with global payment systems and onboard Telegram’s massive user base.
Tag: Blockchain
NFT Market Shows Signs of Life: May Sales Break Downward Trend
NFT sales experienced a resurgence in May 2025, according to CryptoSlam data, climbing to $430 million and interrupting a prolonged period of decline. This marks a potential turning point for the digital collectibles market.
Polygon-Backed Katana Blockchain Launches to Boost Institutional DeFi Yields
Katana, a new blockchain incubated by GSR Markets and Polygon Labs, has launched its private mainnet, aiming to solve DeFi’s liquidity fragmentation issue and attract institutional investors with higher yields.
Cork Protocol Hacked for $12M: DeFi Security Under Scrutiny Again
Cork Protocol, a DeFi platform, suffered a $12 million loss due to a smart contract exploit, raising concerns about security in the decentralized finance space.
Sui Validators Vote on $162M Cetus Recovery Plan: Centralization Debate Sparks
Sui-based DEX Cetus faces a governance vote on a $162M recovery plan following a recent exploit. This raises questions about centralization and the future of DeFi security.