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Ilya Bratanov

Ilya Bratanov is a crypto copywriter with over three years of experience writing in-depth technical reviews, SEO-optimized guides, platform comparisons, and educational explainers.

95 articles · Serbia

Ilya Bratanov · 4 months ago

XRP ETF Hits 2026 Weekly Record While Bitcoin and Ethereum Bleed

XRP ETFs drew a 2026 weekly record of $60.5 million during the week of May 17, while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs bled billions. Is this a structural shift or a…

Ilya Bratanov · 4 months ago

Kelp DAO $292M Hack: How LayerZero Flaw Shook DeFi

Kelp DAO lost $292M on April 18, 2026, as attackers drained 116,500 rsETH via a LayerZero bridge flaw. Aave lost $8.45B in deposits within 48 hours.

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Ilya Bratanov · 4 months ago

AI vs Smart Contracts: 72.2% Attack Rate, 36% Defense Rate

GPT-5.3-Codex hits 72.2% success attacking DeFi smart contracts but only 36% in detection mode, per Binance Research EVMbench April 2026. Cost: $1.22 per…

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Ilya Bratanov · 6 months ago

Crypto Adoption in Italy Is Booming — But Financial Literacy Isn't Keeping Up

Italy's crypto user base is growing fast, but risk awareness among retail investors remains dangerously low. What the latest market data tells us — and why it matters beyond Italy.

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Ilya Bratanov · 6 months ago

Crypto in Italy: New MiCA Rules and Market Growth in 2026

Italy is building one of Europe's most structured crypto regulatory frameworks. With MiCA implementation, CONSOB-ESMA guidelines, and evolving tax rules, here's what investors need to know for 2026.

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Ilya Bratanov · 6 months ago

The Italian Parliament opens a table on digital assets: Miccoli will lead the work

The Italian Parliament launches a working table on digital assets, led by MEP Christian Miccoli. Focus on Bitcoin, blockchain and European MiCA regulation.

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Ilya Bratanov · 7 months ago

Reya Strengthens DeFi With Strategic Partnerships

Reya strengthens its DeFi ecosystem with targeted partnerships for scalability, liquidity and interoperability. A strategy geared towards long-term sustainability and infrastructural growth of the protocol.

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Ilya Bratanov · 7 months ago

Parsec Closes: Volatility KO for DeFi

Parsec, on-chain analytics platform for DeFi and NFT, announces closure. CEO Will Sheehan admits strategic mistakes in a market marked by volatility and falling volumes.

Blockchain Crypto

Ilya Bratanov · 7 months ago

CME evaluates 24/7 crypto trading in derivatives: a step towards always-on markets

The CME Group evaluates 24/7 continuous trading for crypto derivatives, bringing traditional finance and digital markets closer together.

Trading Crypto

Ilya Bratanov · 7 months ago

ARK Invest Buys $15M of Coinbase

ARK Invest is again increasing its exposure to Coinbase with a $15m purchase. It is a move that reinforces the exchange's role as a regulated proxy for the crypto market in the US amid high volatility.

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