DeFi
DeFi Protocol Euler Hires Fmr NY Fed Staffer as COO
Permissionless crypto lending protocol Euler Finance announces its new COO – a New York Federal Reserve veteran Brandon Neal. “The Hash” co-host Zack Seward says this move highlights the growing momentum of institutional DeFi, and that “sometimes, boring is good.” The team unpacks what this hiring means for the industry at large.
Aave General Counsel Rebecca Rettig Joins Silvergate’s Board
The lawyer says “there will be lots of opportunities” for Silvergate to serve as a partner to those building in DeFi.
Fantom's FTM Token Rises 10% on Upcoming Protocol Upgrades
The Fantom Foundation promises improved network performance after developer exits weighed on investor confidence.
DeFi Platform Aave Lauches Version 3 With Cross-Chain Swaps Front and Center
The latest version of the Aave protocol focuses on risk management and capital efficiency.
NY Fed Staffer Jumps Into DeFi as Euler COO
A permissionless lending protocol has brought on a former Federal Reserve employee in a key position.
DeFi Analytics Firm Treehouse Raises $18M Seed Funding
Treehouse aims to provide retail investors the infrastructure needed for them to make informed decisions on their DeFi positions
Derivatives Platform Deus Finance Exploited for $3M on Fantom Network
Hackers manipulated a pricing mechanism to trick the protocol in a “flash loan” attack that led to loss of user funds, the security firm said.
Ethereum Staking Protocol Swell Raises $3.75M as Locked ETH Tops $26B
Swell is attempting to make it easier to stake on Ethereum and eventually other blockchains.
OKCoin and Stacks Pledge $165M to Lead the Bitcoin ‘Renaissance’
Joining “All About Bitcoin” is OKCoin Head of Listings & Community Alex Chizhik and Stacks Accelerator Partner Kyle Ellicott to discuss the “Bitcoin Odyssey,” a $165 million pledge for developing new projects on the Stacks network, with hopes to expand the bitcoin ecosystem.
