DeFi

Algorand Foundation Appoints JPMorgan, Nasdaq Alum Staci Warden as CEO
Warden replaces Sean Lee at the payments-focused blockchain.

Your Right to Anonymity Ends Where Risk to My Money Begins
Privacy is a key value of crypto, and of a healthy society. But it ends when you seek wealth and influence – for good reason.

Brazilian Asset Manager QR Launches First Local DeFi ETF
QDFI11 was listed on the Brazilian stock exchange, B3, and tracks the Bloomberg Galaxy DeFi index.

Axie Infinity Reduces SLP Emissions to Prevent 'Collapse'
Concerns around emissions of an in-game token caused falling user numbers and a drastic plunge in SLP prices.

DeFi’s Aave Launches Web 3 Social Media Platform ‘Lens’
Composability will be a key feature of the new offering.

Aleo Blockchain CEO the Largest Fundraising Round Ever In the Zero-Knowledge Space
Pledging to launch its private, programmable Aleo blockchain network “later this year,” crypto startup Aleo Systems raised $200 million in a Series B funding round led by SoftBank, Tiger Global, and others. Aleo’s Series B represents the largest fundraising round ever in the zero-knowledge space. Aleo CEO and CTO Howard Wu shares insights into his pitch, the Aleo community and the state of privacy-focused DeFi programmability.

$4.4M Stolen in Hack of Blockchain Infrastructure Firm Meter
According to PeckShield, the hack on Saturday saw more than 1391 ETH and 2.74 BTC stolen.

DeFi Infrastructure Provider Qredo Raises $80M at $460M Valuation
10T Holdings, a crypto investment firm led by hedge fund manager Dan Tapiero, led the round.

Tron’s Justin Sun Accused of ‘Governance Attack’ on DeFi Lender Compound
Crypto think tank GFX Labs says a prominent whale may be attempting to swing a vote in his favor.


