Margaux Nijkerk

Margaux is a DeFi reporter at CoinDesk, focusing on the rapidly evolving decentralized finance landscape with a particular emphasis on the Ethereum and Solana ecosystems. Prior to that, Margaux was on CoinDesk’s Tech & Protocols team covering the Ethereum protocol and L2s. A graduate of Johns Hopkins and Emory universities, she holds a master’s degree in International Affairs and Economics. She holds BTC and ETH above CoinDesk's disclosure threshold of $1,000.

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Tech

Polygon, GSR Release Katana Network Tackle DeFi Fragmentation

Katana aims to improve blockchain liquidity — including lending, trading, and yield bearing strategies — by integrating with popular apps like Sushi and Morpho.

Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron (Polygon Labs)

Tech

FIFA Teams Up With Avalanche to Build Its Own Blockchain, Expanding Web3 Ambition

FIFA previously released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection on the Algorand blockchain in 2022 ahead of the Qatar World Cup.

A number of traders and crypto enthusiasts are investing in World Cup-themed tokens. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

Tech

The Protocol: Solana to Get Major Design Overhaul

Also: New Eth Nodes Proposal, Solana Seeker Phone, World Token Sale

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Tech

Sam Altman’s World Raises $135M in Token Sale to a16z and Bain Capital Crypto

Funds from the venture capital giants will be used for the network's expansion.

Sam Altman (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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Tech

Solana's Seeker Phone Coming in Early August Along With SKR Token

"SKR will power economy, incentives, and ownership across the ecosystem," said the mobile team at Solana Labs.

Solana Mobile's second generation phone Seeker (Solana Mobile)

Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage

‘Really Great Example’: Coinbase Praised for Hack Response Amid $400M Crisis

At a panel at Consensus 2025, TRM Labs' Ari Redbord discussed Coinbase’s response to their recent hack

Consensus 2025: Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs

Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage

Ethereum Meant To Be Alternative, Not Rival to Bitcoin: ETH Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio

At Consensus 2025, Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio reflects on the blockchain’s early days.

Consensus 2025: Anthony Di lorio

Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage

World's Iris-Scanning Tech Misunderstood, Data Never Leaves Orb, Advisor Says

World Foundation Advisor Liam Horne spoke Wednesday at Consensus 2025.

World Foundation Advisor Liam Thorne Speaks at Consensus 2025 (CoinDesk)

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Tech

The Protocol: Lido Avoids Major Hack

Also: Bitcoin DeFi Blossoms, Fusaka Planning Begins, and Telegram Cracks Down on Crypto Crime Marketplace

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Policy

Top Democrats Demand Treasury Info on Trump’s Crypto Deals, Citing ‘Bribery’ Risks

The request marks an escalation in Congressional scrutiny on whether the President and his entourage are abusing their positions to benefit their crypto businesses.

Head and shoulders photo of U.S. President Donald Trump standing behind a microphone.