DeFi
Why Is ShapeShift Shutting Down?
Crypto trading pioneer ShapeShift is closing its doors, handing over its legacy to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) controlled by holders of its FOX token. In the process, it will airdrop $98 million in crypto to decentralized finance (DeFi) investors.
FOX Token Up 77% on ShapeShift DAO, Airdrop News
ShapeShift’s token is up significantly on news the exchange is becoming a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
ShapeShift to Shut Down, Airdrop FOX Tokens to Decentralize Itself Out of Existence
ShapeShift will send out 340 million FOX tokens across DeFi.
VanEck CEO: SEC Not Likely to Approve Bitcoin ETF This Year
Jan van Eck, CEO of the global investment manager and exchange-traded fund (ETF) pioneer VanEck, discusses the state of bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. Could the SEC approve its first US bitcoin ETF this year? “At the rate of discussions now, I would say no,” van Eck said.
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Raises $37M in Series B Fundraising
The round was co-led by Coatue Management and Shunwei Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures.
DeFi Lending: 3 Major Risks to Know
Whenever navigating any unregulated space, it’s crucially important to be aware of the risks.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Weakens as US Inflation Hits 13-Year High
Buyers are snapping at bitcoin whenever it dips to $30,000, but the cryptocurrency’s price response to faster inflation readings is puzzling Wall Street analysts.
DeFi Gets Proactive About Policy Thanks to a $20M Grant From the Uniswap Community
"Currently DeFi is not at the table – but on the menu."
Polychain Leads $21M Round for Retail-Oriented DEX
Shipyard’s Clipper DEX aims to attract retail traders with low trading fees.
Superfluid Raises $9M for a New Take on Streaming Payments
Multicoin Capital is betting the real-time payments platform can power DeFi and DAOs – and also subscriptions and salaries.
