DeFi
DeFi Exchange SushiSwap Builds on Avalanche as Part of $180M Incentive Program
Popular decentralized exchange (DEX) SushiSwap is the latest decentralized finance (DeFi) project to join proof-of-stake blockchain Avalanche in its $180 million incentive program. "The Hash" hosts discuss the ongoing trend of blockchain networks increasingly jumping aboard the DeFi bandwagon and what this could mean in navigating the future of open finance.
‘Happy Ending’ to DeFi’s Largest Hack
The attacker who hacked more than $600 million from the China-based Poly Network platform has released the private key for the remaining $141 million of the stolen cryptocurrency, putting a "happy ending" to the weeks-long saga. "The Hash" hosts discuss the key takeaways from the largest hack in decentralized finance (DeFi) history as it comes to an end.
Why Bitcoin Topped $50K for First Time in 3 Months
Bitcoin is again trading above the $50,000 price tag, hitting the key psychological mark for the first time in over three months. Rachel Lin, CEO of DeFi derivatives platform SynFutures, discusses the potential factors driving the surge. Plus, her take on institutional demand for stablecoins and insights into the Asian crypto markets.
'The Defiant' Founder Camilla Russo on the Future of DeFi, Ethereum
Camila Russo, CEO of decentralized finance-focused media platform The Defiant and "The Infinite Machine" author, discusses why she believes SEC Chair Gary Gensler saying DeFi projects could be subject to regulation could only push DeFi "to be truly decentralized." Plus, her take on ether's net effect on DeFi, the Ethereum network's competitive advantage over emerging smart contract platforms and the evolution of the Ethereum community's culture.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says DeFi Not Immune to Oversight
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler warned decentralized finance (DeFi) projects that reward participants with incentives or digital tokens could be subject to SEC regulation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for the DeFi regulatory landscape and how this could enable a "robust push" towards more decentralization.
Poly Network Attacker Threatens to Delay Return of Funds, Holds $141M Hostage
Poly Network, the China-based blockchain protocol exploited earlier this month for more than $600 million, sent a bounty worth nearly $500,000 to the attacker. Most of the looted cryptocurrency has been recovered, but the attacker has yet to provide a key needed to unlock the remaining $141 million. "The Hash" team unpacks the new twist in the ongoing saga surrounding the largest DeFi hack in crypto history and where Poly could head next.
Breaking Down the Poly Network Hack, the Largest DeFi Attack in Crypto History
Joseph McGill of crypto-tracking software firm TRM Labs shares insights into the Poly Network hack, the largest DeFi attack in crypto history, and how his firm is helping combat the risks of open finance. Plus, debunking the potentially false narrative about criminal activity in crypto.
Poly Network Hacker Prolongs Return of Stolen Funds
The hacker behind the Poly Network cyberattack has yet to complete the total return of the roughly $600 million stolen and is also reconsidering accepting Poly’s $500,000 “Bug Bounty” reward to pay anyone who can hack the DeFi site.
India Crypto Bill Awaits Approval, Poly Network Hack Saga Continues
India’s finance minister says long-delayed crypto bill awaiting cabinet approval. Microsoft unveils Argus' anti-piracy plans. Poly Network hack saga rumbles on. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Pro-Crypto Advocate Rep. Darren Soto on Infrastructure Bill: ‘Ignorance Is Our Greatest Foe and Not Necessarily Partisanship’
Does crypto have a strong enough lobbying presence in D.C.? This week, the Senate passed the historic $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill without any crypto amendment, raising concerns about its controversial definition of “broker.”
