DeFi
DeFi Governance Needs Better Tokenomics
The Fei stablecoin's troubled launch last week reveals a misalignment in how DeFi projects are sometimes governed, say two RMIT researchers.
Can Celsius Network Hold Onto its Early Lead in Crypto Lending as DeFi Grows?
Celsius Network was one of the first crypto lending and rewards platforms on the market. The company has experienced rapid growth during the bull market with nearly 600,000 users and over 1,000 corporate accounts, but how is Celsius contending with the trend towards decentralized finance?
Asian DeFi Picks Up Steam; Hong Kong Scammers Use Crypto as Bait
The DeFi wave continues to rise in Asia: XRP dives deeper into DeFi with Wanchain integration while a top bank in Thailand ventures into the nascent ecosystem and more cases of online fraud are found in Hong Kong. The suspects are believed to have used false promises of crypto investments to lure their victims.
Is Coinbase the Next Netflix, or a Blockbuster Video-in-Waiting?
On the eve of its stock market debut, the company faces long-term displacement by the very technology it brought to the masses.
New Frontier in Crypto Compliance Focuses on Decentralized Exchanges
A new tool developed by crypto analytics firm CipherTrace promises to scan decentralized exchanges in search of wallets on government watchlists. Is the DeFi space undergoing a shift towards regulatory and sanctions compliance? “The Hash” panel debates.
New DeFi Tool to Help Governments Spot Crypto Wallet Addresses on Their Watchlists
Crypto analytics firm CipherTrace has created a new tool that will scan decentralized exchanges to help spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists. Will this move bring sanctions compliance to the DeFi space, and can the surveillance tool be evaded by creating new wallet addresses? Nik De breaks it down.
CipherTrace Wants to Introduce DEXs to Sanctions Compliance
The new tool uses an oracle on Chainlink to spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists.
Coinbase Joins DeFi Alliance Ahead of Public Listing
The group formerly known as the Chicago DeFi Alliance has added a prominent member to its ranks.
Kava Labs Launches Protocol Upgrade With Eye on Institutional DeFi Lending
New features from DeFi platform Kava look to get large bitcoin holders to lend – though the firm admits it could be a tall order.
$1B Fei Stablecoin's Rocky Start Is a Wake-Up Call for DeFi Investors
The episode could be the tipping point where retail crypto traders realize they have to be more judicious about buying into protocol launches.
