DeFi
Solana Hits New Record High as Layer 1 Tokens Follow Bitcoin’s Gains
Momentum has been building after bitcoin hit an all-time high last week.

Impact of US Bitcoin ETFs on State of DeFi in Asia
Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at crypto investment firm Dragonfly Capital, discusses the impact of the U.S. ETF landscape on the state of DeFi in Asia. Plus, insights into crypto trading in mainland China and areas of investment opportunities.

Sino Global Capital Launches $200M Fund Backed by FTX
The fund will focus on Solana and Ethereum projects in Asia and specifically India.

What CBDCs Mean for the Future of DeFi and Stablecoins
Central bank-issued digital currencies are an existential threat to permissionless stablecoins and finance.

After ‘Stealing’ $16M, This Teen Hacker Seems Intent on Testing ‘Code Is Law’ in the Courts
Will DeFi’s unofficial ethos hold up in court? A Canadian math prodigy could be betting his future on just that.

Is ‘DeFi Regulation’ an Oxymoron?
Engaging with regulators is more likely to keep DeFi healthy than pretending they don’t exist.

Decentralized Exchange ZkLink Raises $8.5M Ahead of Market Launch
The team behind the project said the DEX is seeing strong demand following China’s latest crypto crackdown.

Gensler for a Day: Regulating DeFi With Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov
The key is getting decentralized identity right.

Bitcoin Slips From All-Time High
Amar Gautam, founder and CEO of crypto trading data platform Hyperlinq, discusses what to make of this week’s crypto market activity as bitcoin retreats from its all-time high. Plus, insights into the potential impact of bitcoin futures ETFs on BTC price, altcoins, buying opportunities in DeFi, and crypto regulation.

Fintech App Current Taps Coinbase’s Bison Trails to Support Polkadot DeFi Plans
Current is enlisting back-end support in its bid to combine DeFi services with the best of its traditional offerings.

