DeFi
Crypto Investment Scams Fall With Market Downturn, but DeFi Hacks Surge: Report
Crypto investment scams are down along with the rest of the market, Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer tells “First Mover,” citing macroeconomic headwinds and law enforcement actions. But, at the same time “the hacking of DeFi protocols is way up,” she explains.
Why Smart Contract Platforms Held Up Better Than DeFi Amid Inflation Fears
Amid inflation concerns, CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg tells “First Mover” that the smart contracts sector held up better than the “recession sensitive sectors” like DeFi. “We are seeing divergence based on different use cases of different assets,” she explains, using CoinDesk’s Digital Asset Classification Standard, also known as DACS.
How Digital Asset Sectors Are Performing Across Crypto Markets
CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg breaks down how various major digital asset sectors are performing in the broader crypto markets, explaining the divergence in performance based on different use cases and recession impacts. Why are smart contract platforms holding up better than DeFi? Plus, the implications for the future of global finance.
Popular Uniswap Frontend Blocks Over 250 Crypto Addresses Related to DeFi Crimes
The move comes shortly after the U.S. government placed sanctions on privacy mixer Tornado Cash, prompting other DeFi developers to take protective measures.
Crypto Custodian Copper to Connect to Solana for DeFi Access
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko said the link will create new ways for institutional investors to access decentralized finance and digital assets.
Solana’s Biggest DeFi Lender Is Leaning Into 'Permissionless' Loan Markets
These “permissionless pools'' don't have any of the safeguards afforded to Solend’s whitelisted markets. That’s by design.
In Crypto, Base Layer Security Isn’t Enough
Blockchains are only as secure as the applications they run.
Dogecoin Jumps as Dogechain Gains Traction Among Retail Crypto Traders
The Polygon Edge-based Dogechain locks nearly $5 million in liquidity and is gaining prominence among retail crypto traders.
