October 12, 2026
Standard Chartered Custody Service for Ripple's RLUSD
The announcement adds RLUSD to Standard Chartered's expanding roster of digital-asset services.
BLOCKCHAIN • CRYPTOCURRENCY • NARRATIVE JOURNALISM
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NFT & Digital Art
Ivan began his crypto journey with a focus on decentralized finance, eventually becoming a core contributor to Gearbox Protocol, a DeFi platform that provides leverage for various on-chain strategies.
His background appears to include angel investing and venture capital experience in the crypto space, which informs his market perspectives.His career in crypto has been centered around DeFi infrastructure development and community building.
At Gearbox Protocol, Ivan appears to be involved in growth, partnerships, and community engagement, helping to expand the protocol's integration with other DeFi platforms.In the crypto/Web3 space, Ivan has established himself as an analytical voice who doesn't shy away from criticizing trends he views as detrimental to the ecosystem.
He's particularly vocal about his opposition to memecoins and speculative tokens with no utility, viewing them as harmful gambling mechanisms that redirect capital away from legitimate projects.Gearbox Protocol represents Ivan's main project involvement, with his tweets frequently highlighting new integrations, features, and partnerships.
The protocol has been expanding to support various assets and collaborating with other DeFi platforms to enhance its offerings.While not facing direct controversies himself, Ivan is openly critical of various practices in the industry, including what he perceives as hypocrisy among crypto leaders who criticize certain behaviors while engaging in similar practices themselves.
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October 12, 2026
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