When Wyoming became the first U.S. state to score blockchain networks for its upcoming stablecoin WYST, the results raised eyebrows: Aptos and Solana tied for first (32 pts), while Ethereum trailed at 26. As a crypto analyst who’s audited DeFi protocols at Coinbase, I dug into the 9 core metrics—from TPS to compliance freeze functions—that shaped this government-backed beauty pageant. Spoiler: decentralization wasn’t even on the rubric. Here’s why Layer 2 solutions face an uphill battle in institutional adoption.

As a seasoned crypto analyst, I break down the latest legal shifts impacting blockchain projects globally. From updated police tactics to prosecutor strategies and the rise of crypto-themed Ponzi schemes, learn how regulators are cracking down – and why your "decentralized" dream might need a reality check. Includes insider insights from China's evolving enforcement landscape.