DeFi
Building a DeFi Lending Platform on the Bitcoin Blockchain
Most decentralized finance projects are built on the Ethereum network, but Sovryn, a new DeFi project, is unique for building on the Bitcoin blockchain. Edan Yago, a contributor to the Sovryn project, discusses Sovryn and the advantages of building on Bitcoin.
Spotlight on DeFi with Aave's Founder and CEO
Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Aave, joins "First Mover" to discuss how peer-to-peer borrowing and lending works on the platform and his thoughts on regulating DeFi.
Can Celsius Network Hold Onto its Early Lead in Crypto Lending as DeFi Grows?
Celsius Network was one of the first crypto lending and rewards platforms on the market. The company has experienced rapid growth during the bull market with nearly 600,000 users and over 1,000 corporate accounts, but how is Celsius contending with the trend towards decentralized finance?
Asian DeFi Picks Up Steam; Hong Kong Scammers Use Crypto as Bait
The DeFi wave continues to rise in Asia: XRP dives deeper into DeFi with Wanchain integration while a top bank in Thailand ventures into the nascent ecosystem and more cases of online fraud are found in Hong Kong. The suspects are believed to have used false promises of crypto investments to lure their victims.
New Frontier in Crypto Compliance Focuses on Decentralized Exchanges
A new tool developed by crypto analytics firm CipherTrace promises to scan decentralized exchanges in search of wallets on government watchlists. Is the DeFi space undergoing a shift towards regulatory and sanctions compliance? “The Hash” panel debates.
New DeFi Tool to Help Governments Spot Crypto Wallet Addresses on Their Watchlists
Crypto analytics firm CipherTrace has created a new tool that will scan decentralized exchanges to help spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists. Will this move bring sanctions compliance to the DeFi space, and can the surveillance tool be evaded by creating new wallet addresses? Nik De breaks it down.
DeFi Is Booming: How One Accelerator Identifies Promising Startups
Decentralized finance (DeFi) projects are booming right now, leading many to draw comparisons between the current market and the ICO boom in 2017. Jacob Franek of the DeFi Alliance joins “First Mover” to discuss their analysis of the DeFi market and how they evaluate startups.
How NFTs, DeFi and Institutional Investment Are Impacting Bitcoin
Rich Rosenblum of GSR joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss developments making waves in the crypto markets, including NFTs, DeFi and the most recent influx of institutional investors. Plus, he makes an eye-popping bitcoin price prediction.
‘Continuous Vampire Attack’: The AMM Wars Are Getting Interesting with Integral
Integral, a new automated market maker (AMM), went live Monday as decentralized finance (DeFi) traders race for early token rewards. The project is pushing the boundaries of ‘vampire attacks’ even further. “The Hash” team breaks down what this means and why this will be a continuing story to watch.
Meet the DeFi Data Firm Backed by Mark Cuban
Remy Carpinito, CEO of Esprezzo, joins "First Mover" to explain Espreszzo's role in the DeFi data space and how Esprezzo's data analytics can help crypto traders. Plus, why Esprezzo has garnered support from major investors like Mark Cuban.
