DeFi

DeFi

Markets

Value Locked in DeFi Surges. So Do the Exploits

The growth of DeFi is a net positive, but it does draw the interest of hackers and exploiters.

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Markets

How Yield Farming on Curve Is Quietly Conquering DeFi

Where does Curve’s yield come from and how is it 100 times higher than many rates offered in traditional markets?

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Finance

Stellar Validators Vote In AMM Integration That Could Boost Liquidity

In addition to an order book-based token router, the protocol now boasts a parallel automated market maker.

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Videos

Biden Administration: Stablecoins Should Be Regulated Like Banks

The long-awaited stablecoin report from the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) suggests prudential bank regulators should oversee stablecoin issuers. Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) shares insights into the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape for stablecoins, custody issues, DeFi, and tether.

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Finance

Crypto Investment Firm Sanctor Capital Raises $20M for First Fund

Veterans of Crypto Briefing started Sanctor earlier this year with a focus on GameFi.

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Markets

Squid Game Token Crashes; Developers Say They’ve Left the Project

The play-to-earn token inspired by the hit Netflix show has plunged to nearly zero after a dizzying rise.

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Finance

GSR Turns Up DeFi Activity in Strategic Shift

“We just see DeFi overtaking centralized exchanges as a preferred liquidity venue,” Jake Dwyer said.

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Finance

DeFi Startup Notional Expands Fixed-Rate Lending Presence With V2 Upgrade

The crypto lending protocol’s second iteration brings an improved focus on security and liquidity.

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Learn

Paying Off Student Loans? You Can Do It With Crypto

Thanks to innovative DeFi platforms, there are now more options available for student borrowers who wish to repay their loans using crypto.

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Finance

XRP Gets Wrapped by Tokensoft for Ethereum DeFi Debut

Tokensoft’s Wrapped is now taking a multi-custodial approach, having partnered with Hex Trust on wXRP.

Wrapped assets can live away from their native blockchains. (Kari Shea/Unsplash)